Share Paper: Ongoing Design of a Case-Based E-Learning System Promoting Engineering Students’ Personal Epistemology and Real-World Problem Solving Abilities: A Formative Evaluation

  1. Ikseon Choi, The University of Georgia, United States
  2. Yi-Chun Hong, The University of Georgia, United States
  3. Nadia Kellam, The University of Georgia, United States
  4. David Gattie, The University of Georgia, United States
  5. Melissa Gay, The University of Georgia, United States
Wednesday, October 20 5:15 PM-7:00 PM Citrus Ballroom

Abstract: The purpose of this project is to design and develop a case-based e-learning system that promotes the development of engineering students’ epistemic beliefs (Perry, 1970) and thus enhance their problem-solving abilities to deal with real-world engineering problems. This e-learning system provides second-year engineering students with real-world problem solving experience through four major phases: exploring situations, constructing reality, creating solutions, and reflecting on the product and the process, which has been adapted from Choi & Lee’s case-based e-learning model (2009). To design an effective and feasible e-learning system, the e-learning system itself, stakeholders, and existing college classroom environments should be continually ...