Teaching introductory electrical engineering: Project-based learning experience

Chi Un Lei; Hayden Kwok-Hay So; Edmund Y. Lam; Kenneth Kin Yip Wong; Ricky Yu Kwong Kwok; Cecilia K.Y. Chan

doi:10.1109/TALE.2012.6360320

Teaching introductory electrical engineering: Project-based learning experience

Chi Un Lei, Hayden Kwok-Hay So, Edmund Y. Lam, Kenneth Kin Yip Wong, Ricky Yu Kwong Kwok, Cecilia K.Y. Chan

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Abstract

This paper presents an integration of a loosely defined design project in an introductory electrical engineering course. The proposed project aims to introduce first-year engineering students to the world of electrical engineering and develop their general engineering skills. Because of its innovative and unconventional nature, a Rube Goldberg machine has been used as the project vehicle. In the project, students have been asked to design the machine with electrical sensors and actuators. Connected learning and assessment activities have been designed to engage students in deep understanding. Students thought the project was challenging, and could develop their technical skills and creativity.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering, TALE 2012
Pages	H1B1-H1B5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/TALE.2012.6360320
Publication status	Published - 2012
Externally published	Yes
Event	1st IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering, TALE 2012 - Hong Kong, Hong Kong Duration: 20 Aug 2012 → 23 Aug 2012

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Name	Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering, TALE 2012

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Conference	1st IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering, TALE 2012
Country/Territory	Hong Kong
City	Hong Kong
Period	20/08/12 → 23/08/12

Keywords

Rube Goldberg machine
electrical engineering education
introductory engineering
project-based learning

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Lei, C. U., Kwok-Hay So, H., Lam, E. Y., Wong, K. K. Y., Kwok, R. Y. K., & Chan, C. K. Y. (2012). Teaching introductory electrical engineering: Project-based learning experience. In Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering, TALE 2012 (pp. H1B1-H1B5). Article 6360320 (Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering, TALE 2012). https://doi.org/10.1109/TALE.2012.6360320

Lei, Chi Un ; Kwok-Hay So, Hayden ; Lam, Edmund Y. et al. / Teaching introductory electrical engineering : Project-based learning experience. Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering, TALE 2012. 2012. pp. H1B1-H1B5 (Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering, TALE 2012).

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Lei, CU, Kwok-Hay So, H, Lam, EY, Wong, KKY, Kwok, RYK & Chan, CKY 2012, Teaching introductory electrical engineering: Project-based learning experience. in Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering, TALE 2012., 6360320, Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering, TALE 2012, pp. H1B1-H1B5, 1st IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering, TALE 2012, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 20/08/12. https://doi.org/10.1109/TALE.2012.6360320

Teaching introductory electrical engineering: Project-based learning experience. / Lei, Chi Un; Kwok-Hay So, Hayden; Lam, Edmund Y. et al.
Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering, TALE 2012. 2012. p. H1B1-H1B5 6360320 (Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering, TALE 2012).

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