Parkland College/HP Chemistry-Physics-Computer Science Collaboration
Parkland College
Departments of Natural Sciences (NS), Computer Science and Information Technology (CSIT)
Champaign, Illinois (USA)
Investigators: David Wilson, Carl Lorenz, Marc Schudel, Maria Mobasseri, Yi Luan, Ed OSullivan
Main project website: http://grade.csit.parkland.edu
PROJECT ABSTRACT: The main goals of
this project are to continue work from our first HP TFT grant and to
extend the use of tablet technology into majors level physics courses.
We are using HP mobile technology to implement a four phase program to
benefit Parkland students: 1) Continuation of assessment database development 2) Implementation of assessment database in general chemistry 3) Identification of misconceptions in learning general chemistry and adjustment of teaching methods 4) Implementation of tablet technology in the majors physics courses |
Impact on Student Learning
General chemistry and physics at Parkland a year ago:
General chemistry and physics at Parkland now:
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Goals for the future:
8%
increase in grade averages in the second year
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CSIT students have gained valuable experience:
Working with other application developers on a complex project
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Impact on Teaching
General chemistry and physics at Parkland a year ago:
General chemistry and physics at Parkland now:
Goals for the future:
Increase in student performance on topics identified as misconceptions, resulting in average increase of half a letter grade.
Technology Implementation
Mark McClain and other Campus Tech personnel worked hard to get 90 tablets
operational for the fall semester.
Other CSIT students will be involved in developing the website to disseminate
our results to the global community.
Thanks to: