Journal article
Activating learning in engineering education using ICT and the concept of ‘Flipping the classroom’
European Journal of Engineering Education, Vol.42(1), pp.45-57
2017
Abstract
This case study trialled the introduction of a student-response system (Top Hat) in a third-year engineering Fluid Mechanics course (n= 44) to improve student engagement, motivation and cognition. It was recognised that for the potential benefits of student-response systems (SRSs) to be fully realised, more time must be allocated for student engagement and the active learning components of the course. In order to allow sufficient time to fully engage with the SRSs and other classroom activities, traditional lectures were revised and the classroom format was flipped. This paper presents the initial case study results focusing on the use of SRSs. Overall, the new flipped lecture and SRS teaching format demonstrated a substantial increase in the level of student engagement, motivation, active learning and attendance compared to previous cohorts. However, the increased levels of engagement did not appear to reflect on any large increase in students' individual grades.
Details
- Title
- Activating learning in engineering education using ICT and the concept of ‘Flipping the classroom’
- Authors
- Terry Lucke (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and EngineeringPeter K Dunn (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and EngineeringMichael Christie (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
- Publication details
- European Journal of Engineering Education, Vol.42(1), pp.45-57
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd.
- Date published
- 2017
- DOI
- 10.1080/03043797.2016.1201460
- ISSN
- 0304-3797
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2017 Taylor & Francis Ltd. This is an electronic version of an article published in European Journal of Engineering Education, available online at: http://www.tandfonline.com/openurl?genre=article&issn=0304-3797&volume=42&issue=1&spage=45
- Organisation Unit
- School of Science and Engineering - Legacy; School of Education - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Science, Technology and Engineering
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450449602621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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