Strategies for Improving the Classroom Environment*

Finelli, Cynthia J.; Klinger, Allen; Budny, Dan

doi:10.1002/j.2168-9830.2001.tb00630.x

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“…Preliminary projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics state that the number of expected energy related green jobs is expected to increase by 11% by 2016, and most of it in environmental or energy-related sectors [20][21] . Edgar Dale's cone of learning shows that participating in discussions or other active experiences may increase retention of material by up to 90% [22]. Richard Felder and Linda Silverman recommend several teaching techniques to address all learning styles, one of which is to provide demonstrations for students with sensing and visual learning styles and hands-on experiments for students with active learning styles [23].…”

Section: Assessment Of Student Learning or Experiencesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Energy Harvesting from Air Conditioning Condensers with the Use of Piezoelectric Devices

Yıldız¹,

Dakeev²,

Baltaci³

et al.

2015 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings

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Several on-campus air conditioning units were used to determine potential sources of waste energy found in an air conditioning condenser unit, and energy harvesting methods are devised. These methods of energy harvesting are called vibration and airflow-driven energy harvesting using piezoelectric devices. The objective is to generate power from the exhaust airflow (analogous to jet engine afterburners, but on a much smaller scale). For the piezoelectric device, the idea is to make the device vibrate to generate power. Students and faculty in an engineering technology program studied air conditioning units to determine potential sources of waste energy. Measurements were made to determine operational time based on seasons, vibration levels, and exhaust fan flow from a condenser. Measurements were taken and compared to calculated potential power to be harvested from the condenser. This undergraduate research project is one of several campus-wide efforts to promote energy conservation and to investigate the use of clean renewable energy resources.

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Section: Assessment Of Student Learning or Experiencesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Energy Harvesting from Air Conditioning Condensers with the Use of Piezoelectric Devices

Yıldız¹,

Dakeev²,

Baltaci³

et al.

2015 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings

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“…Preliminary projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics state that the number of expected energy related green jobs is expected to increase by 11% by 2016, and most of it in environmental or energy-related sectors [23][24] . Edgar Dale's cone of learning shows that participating in discussions or other active experiences may increase retention of material by up to 90% [25]. Richard Felder and Linda Silverman recommend several teaching techniques to address all learning styles, one of which is to provide demonstrations for students with sensing and visual learning styles and hands-on experiments for students with active learning styles [26].…”

Section: Educational Outcomesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Installation and Data Acquisition Study to Test Circuit Solver TRV Devices

Yıldız¹,

Tallos²

2015 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings

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A Circuit Solver Thermostatic Recirculation Valve (TRV) manufactured by Therm-Omega-Tech Company is a self-actuating thermostatic recirculation valve which automatically and continuously maintains the end of each domestic hot water supply line at the specified water temperature. This simple inline valve completely eliminates the need for time consuming and expensive manual balancing procedures and equipment. Therm-Omega-Tech is a major supporter for Sam Houston State University (SHSU) whose goal is to extend academic studies for future engineering technology students. A group of engineering technology students and residence life office staff have been challenged with a multi-year instrumentation project. The study started in May 2012 and continues to challenge young minds after multiple phases of the project have been completed. Students were given multiple tasks to install circuit solver TRV valves in university dorms to test the valves. The first task was to work with an engineering firm to learn the required design work. After approval of the design work, students worked with plumbers to install circuit solver-TRV valves to university dorms. Following the installation, data acquisition devices were identified and purchased to determine the temperature of the water at several locations (bathtub, restroom, and kitchen) in the university apartment complex. Wireless transceivers are used to report this data to a main server computer for further datamining. All the collected data were analyzed and findings were reported to Therm-Omega-Tech for future investigation by the engineering technology students.

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“…Various models of learning styles preferences have been described (4,20) . The following statements, based on the work of Rita Dunn (4,21) and recast by Finelli, et al, (22) provide explanations and add meanings to the concept of learning style from different perspectives.  Each student is unique, able to learn, and has an individual learning style.…”

Section: Comprehend the Principles Of Teaching And Learningmentioning

confidence: 99%

Perspectives on Professional Development of Engineering Educators in the Arab Gulf Region: Current Trends, Challenges, and Future Outlook

Akili

2016 ASEE Annual Conference &Amp; Exposition Proceedings

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Strategies for Improving the Classroom Environment*

Cited by 51 publications

References 7 publications

Energy Harvesting from Air Conditioning Condensers with the Use of Piezoelectric Devices

Energy Harvesting from Air Conditioning Condensers with the Use of Piezoelectric Devices

Installation and Data Acquisition Study to Test Circuit Solver TRV Devices

Perspectives on Professional Development of Engineering Educators in the Arab Gulf Region: Current Trends, Challenges, and Future Outlook

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