Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
6-25-2010
Publication Title
Proceedings of the ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference 2009, DETC2009
Abstract
Assessment of design process, design products, team process, and professional practice are natural fits in an engineering capstone design course. In order for instructors and students to fully experience the value of capstone course assessment activities, the activities must not only be carefully developed but must also be deployed in an appropriate manner. Course designers must choose an optimal set of assignments based on local needs, while balancing time intensive design project activities with professional growth experiences. Instructors must facilitate the complete cycle of usage of a single assignment in order to ensure that the value is understood before and after completion of the assessment. This paper introduces guidelines for achieving effectiveness in selecting, timing, and sequencing assessment activities, preparing for activity deployment, and implementing a facilitation plan. Additionally this paper reports on the feedback from students and faculty using the system that highlights the importance of naturalistically integrating assessment.
Volume
8
Issue
PART A
First Page
423
Last Page
432
DOI
10.1115/DETC2009-87478
Rights
Copyright © 2009 by ASME
Recommended Citation
McCormack, Jay; Beyerlein, Steve; Feldon, David F.; Davis, Denny; Davis, Howard; Wemlinger, Zachary; Gerlick, Robert; and Howe, Susannah, "Methodology for Selection, Sequencing, and Deployment of Activities in a Capstone Design Course Using the Tidee Web-Based Assessment System" (2010). Engineering: Faculty Publications, Smith College, Northampton, MA.
https://scholarworks.smith.edu/egr_facpubs/46
Comments
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