Faculty Showcase

The Faculty Showcase is a repository of ideas for teaching with technology including examples submitted by Purdue faculty and Teaching and Learning Technologies instructional designers. Each entry includes a description of the project along with the instructional goals, impact on student learning and technologies used.


	Enhancing American Sign Language Learning Using Video Technology	The project goal was to design a model of American Sign Language (ASL) instruction that includes integrated video units with content, practice, and assessment components by combining streaming video and the quizzing function in WebCT. Diane Brentari, Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences more info . . .

	Implementing the WeBWorK Homework System in ME 200: Thermodynamics I	The project goal was to implement the WeBWorK homework system for ME 200: Thermodynamics I, a large-enrollment Mechanical Engineering course. Carl Wassgren, Mechanical Engineering more info . . .

	Toolkit for Creating Science-Centric Instructional Video Games	The project goal was to develop a research-validated toolkit for creating instructional video games to teach scientific concepts. Carlos R. Morales, Computer Graphics Technology Gabriela Weaver, Chemistry more info . . .

	CD/DVD: Physical Assessment of the Normal Newborn	The project goal was to develop a CD/DVD that provides an interactive video on newborn assessment for Nursing 313: Nursing of Childbearing Families Clinic and for commercial distribution. Jane Kirkpatrick, Nursing more info . . .

	DVD: Teaching soil-landscape interactions by bringing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology to students in the field.	The project goal was to develop a GIS application, accessed on rugged tablet PCs, that allows Agronomy students to access multiple maps of an area while out in the field. Darrell G. Schulze, Agronomy more info . . .

	Web Application: Nutrition Management System	The project goal was to create a dynamic, interactive Web site to help students think critically about lifestyle options, improve food and physical activity choices, and promote a healthy lifestyle. William D. Evers, Foods and Nutrition more info . . .

	Web Application: Physics 152 Virtual Labs	The project goal was to create interactive virtual physics labs to teach the fundamental concepts of simple harmonic motion. John Yeazell, Physics more info . . .

	Application: Oral English Proficiency Program (OEPP) Exam	The project goal was to update the existing Oral English Proficiency Program (OEPP) exam application and build a supporting exam management application to give the OEPP staff better control over process and data. April Ginther, English more info . . .

	Computer Animation Nanotechnology for K-12	The project goal was to develop animations to teach nanotechnology concepts to K-12 students. Michael Melloch, Electrical and Computer Engineering Ron Reifenberger, Physics more info . . .