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
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