Share Paper: Implementing iCODE (Internet Community of Design Engineers): A Collaborative Engineering and Technology Project for Middle and High School Students in Urban Settings

  1. Michelle Scribner-MacLean, University of Massachusetts Lowell, United States
  2. Fred Martin, University of Massachusetts Lowell, United States
  3. Douglas Prime, University of Massachusetts Lowell, United States
  4. Michael Penta, University of Massachusetts Lowell, United States
  5. Sam Christy, Machine Science Inc., United States
  6. Ivan Rudnicki, Machine Science Inc., United States
Wednesday, March 5 10:15-10:45 AM Royale Skybox 210

Abstract: The University of Massachusetts Lowell (UML) and Machine Science Inc. have developed "iCODE," an on-line learning system that enables schools and community centers to support IT-intensive engineering design programs for students in grades 7 to 12. This system, supported by a 3-year NSF ITEST award, is the first of its kind, incorporating step-by-step design plans for IT-intensive, computer-controlled projects, on-line tools for programming microcontrollers, resources to facilitate on-line mentoring by university students and IT professionals, forums for sharing project ideas and engaging in collaborative troubleshooting, and tools for creating web-based project portfolios. Here, we present the overall project design, results ...