Features
- A visual summary of features
- 2006 ASEE Annual Conference Paper
- Presentation to 2011 Civil Engineering Departments Heads Meeting
Unique Features
- Parametrized images
- Integration with class discussion board
- Database management: Example – when students complete homework
- Try penalty
- Common mistake feedback
- Instant feedback multiple choice
Technical Details
- Custom system built and maintained by Engineering Fundamentals
- Apache/PHP/MySQL on Redhat Linux
- Integrated with a custom class management system that handles large, multi-section classes
- Currently used extensively by 5 classes during each semester ~ 1700 students
Question Creation
- Parameters – random and calculated, control ranges, intervals, sig figs – displayed on images and/or in problem statement
- Problem statement – HTML with PHP variable substitution
- Solution code – PHP based
- Editor integrated with web site
- Example
Current Work
- Feedback on ‘unreasonable’ answers
- Punt option
- Uploading of notes through phone cameras
Future Work
- More intelligent feedback
- Generalized handling of units
- Other TBD
Additional Information
Prof. Will Schleter
Lecturer, Engineering Fundamentals
wschleter@utk.edu