Using rapid feedback to enhance student learning in mechanics

Proceedings - Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE

Volumn 2005, Issue , 2005, Pages

  Kadlowec, Jennifer ^a,b   Chen, John ^a,b   Whittinghill, Dexter C ^a,b  

^a ROWAN UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b Department of Mechanical Engineering ^*

Author keywords

Concepts learning; Handheld computers; Mechanics; Personal digital assistants; Rapid feedback; Statics

Indexed keywords

CONCEPTS LEARNING; FEEDBACK SYSTEMS; RAPID FEEDBACK;

COMPUTER NETWORKS; CURRICULA; HAND HELD COMPUTERS; LEARNING SYSTEMS; PROFESSIONAL ASPECTS; PROJECT MANAGEMENT; STUDENTS;

ENGINEERING EDUCATION;

EID: 33947289643     PISSN: 15394565     EISSN: None     Source Type: Conference Proceeding    
DOI: None     Document Type: Conference Paper

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