Mapping and Impact of Digital Learning Tools Designed to Support Engineering Pre-Transfer Students
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Marietta, Georgia
- Publication Date
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March 10, 2024
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March 10, 2024
- End Date
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March 12, 2024
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Diversity
- Page Count
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14
- DOI
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10.18260/1-2--45542
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https://peer.asee.org/45542
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24
Paper Authors
Kristin Kelly Frady
Clemson University
orcid.org/0000-0002-4194-8848
Kristin Frady is an Assistant Professor and Founding Program Director of the Human Capital Education and Development Bachelor of Science with a joint appointment between the Educational and Organizational Leadership Development and Engineering and Science Education Departments. Her research focuses on innovations in workforce development at educational and career transitions emphasizing two-year college and secondary STEM and career education, educational innovations, and the middle skill workforce which has resulted in over 110 publications and presentations. Kris has written and been awarded 24 federal and foundation grants totaling over $17.7 million including the National Science Foundation’s prestigious early CAREER award. Kris has also led development of nationally adopted digital learning and training tools for technician education including virtual reality tools, e-learning modules, and iBooks.
Randi Sims
Clemson University
orcid.org/0000-0002-6380-2460
Randi is a current Ph.D. student in the department of Engineering and Science Education at Clemson University. Her research interests center around undergraduate research experiences using both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Her career goals are to work as an evaluator or consultant on educationally based research projects with an emphasis on statistical analyses and big data.
Abstract
Many websites and digital tools have emerged to support pretransfer students. However, there is little understanding of the perception of availability and accessibility of these digital tools. This gap is even wider for engineering transfer contexts. Since engineering students transfer differently and need more preparation, more needs to be known about engineering pretransfer. This qualitative study of elite interviews, guided by transfer student capital theory, integrates data from interviews with transfer experts and researchers, an analysis of literature, and an Internet search. The three themes emerging from this data highlight (1) the importance of accessible, accurate, and utilizable information; (2) the need for tools and resources developed for transfer students; and (3) the lack of digital resources for engineering transfer contexts. This study provides an expansive list of digital transfer tools and identifies ways to improve upon and expand these existing resources, especially into engineering education contexts.
Frady, K. K., & Sims, R. (2024, March), Mapping and Impact of Digital Learning Tools Designed to Support Engineering Pre-Transfer Students Paper presented at 2024 South East Section Meeting, Marietta, Georgia. 10.18260/1-2--45542
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