Software Implementation of ProblemSolving Models

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Software Implementation of Problem-Solving Models

• Edward Anderson Roman Taraban
• Cognitive Underpinnings of Engineering Education
  Conference
• TTu, Lubbock, Texas February 1-2, 2008

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Problem-Solving Model

• Wankat and Oreovicz
• Front piece
• Motivate
• Define
• Explore
• Plan
• Execute
• Check
• Reflect

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Presentation Screens

• Audio over flip-graphics
• Video clips
• Textual information
• Multi-choice questions
• Match short answer
• Brief essay

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Modes

• Sequential vs. User Selected
• Instructional vs. Research
• Research Data Gathered
• Step sequence
• Screen sequence
• Time on screen
• Activity scores
• Total score
• Essay responses

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Front piece Example (flip-graphics)
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Problem statement (text information)
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Motivation Example (video clips)
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Define example (multi-choice)
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Explore example (Brief essay)
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Plan step (multi-choice)
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Execute example (match short answer
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Check example (multi-choice)
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Reflect example (brief essay)
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fini

• Authoring engine is under development
• Example may be viewed at
• http//aln.coe.ttu.edu/anderson/NSF2007/default.ht
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