• DocumentCode
    654584
  • Title

    An innovative classroom that produces innovative students

  • Author

    Weixun Cao ; Hong Gao ; Shengri Chen ; Danhui Ying ; Yingping Chen ; Zhiqiang Xu

  • Author_Institution
    Arixin Electron. Inc., Wuxi, China
  • fYear
    2013
  • fDate
    23-26 Oct. 2013
  • Firstpage
    1416
  • Lastpage
    1418
  • Abstract
    “BitLab” is an innovative classroom that integrates scientific history, sensor technology with quick prototyping and public speaking in a team-based interactive learning environment. In order to inspire the students´ spirit of innovation, everything in this classroom is built by small “Bit”. Electronic sensor-based “BitLab Bricks” enable the students to conceive their own innovative design, which covers daily life applications. A prototype is then built using geometric shapes. In the end, each team writes up a description of their “product” and gives a presentation on its features and functionalities. The interactive learning platform is delivered through team-based “BitLab Curriculum”. The status and impact of BitLab in Chinese schools are presented.
  • Keywords
    computer aided instruction; computer science education; educational courses; BitLab Bricks; Chinese school; electronic sensor; geometric shape; innovative classroom; public speaking; team-based BitLab curriculum; team-based interactive learning; Educational institutions; History; Prototypes; Public speaking; Shape; Technological innovation; Classroom teaching; Engineering Education; Innovation; Public Speaking; STEM;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Frontiers in Education Conference, 2013 IEEE
  • Conference_Location
    Oklahoma City, OK
  • ISSN
    0190-5848
  • Type

    conf

  • DOI
    10.1109/FIE.2013.6685065
  • Filename
    6685065