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Role of DW Akademie’s Media and Information Literacy Model in Cultivating a Media-Savvy Generation
Authors: Dadakhonov Azamjon Oltmishevich
Published: December 2024

Media and Information Literacy (MIL) is one of the most important issues in today's mediatized world. Under the leadership of UNESCO, many international organizations in the world, as foreign donors, annually announce many projects and grants for the promotion and development of the field of MIL in the countries of the world. One of the main actors of this movement is DW Academy with various media and MIL projects in over 50 countries of the world. This research paper examines the role of DW Akademie's MIL model in shaping a media-savvy generation. The study examines the theoretical underpinnings and practical applications of the DW Akademie's MIL model and analyzes its effectiveness in fostering media literacy skills. The research takes a multifaceted approach, incorporating case studies to assess the model's impact on different demographic groups. The paper also considers the model's alignment with global education policy and proposes recommendations for its integration into broader frameworks. By examining the DW Akademie's MIL model, this research contributes to the ongoing discourse on media literacy education and provides valuable insights for educators, policymakers, and researchers. The findings offer a nuanced understanding of the model's place in cultivating a media-savvy generation capable of navigating the complexities of the information age.
Finding Pathways to Effective Learning Environments: A Systematic Review of Online Learning for First Language Spelling Education
Authors: Simbeck Katharina , Sellmeijer Nathalie , Schatz Anne , Pinkwart Niels
Published: December 2024

Spelling and grammar are a priority in first language (L1) classrooms. Digital learning has increased significantly around the world, particularly as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. While the range of online learning for spelling and grammar is very large, there is still no systematic review of the effectiveness of different features and platform characteristics in this area. This systematic literature review summarizes research on online learning platforms for L1 spelling and grammar instruction. We aim to synthesize what is known about online L1 learning environments and to infer the effectiveness and quality of a platform from its design, pedagogical approaches, or technologies used. Special attention is paid to the different features that can be implemented in such platforms. 49 relevant publications were included after a two-step screening process and application of inclusion and exclusion criteria. We found that digital L1 learning platforms are often described rather than evaluated in an experimental study. However, immediate feedback, repetition of tasks, and varying levels of difficulty were described as particularly effective for learning success. While digital learning platforms are widely used, adaptive or machine learning based methods were rarely found. The review suggests future work in adaptive learning environments for L1 learners and the integration of experimental studies.
Shattered Dream of Purism: Sociolinguistic Dynamics of the Emerging Hybrid Social Media Language in Sri Lanka
Authors: Dassanayake Noel
Published: December 2024

The rapid digitization of communication in the last decade, especially in social networking spaces, has contributed to radical changes in the virtual language environment in Sri Lanka. It has not only reshaped the way individuals communicate, but has also fueled the emergence of new linguistic trends that reflect the dynamic nature of language in the contemporary virtual landscape. The present study seeks to explore the prospects of a pure language ideology in Sri Lanka with special reference to the use of Sinhala and English in the virtual space. The study used a corpus of memes extracted from social media and analyzed them from a sociolinguistic standpoint using Critical Discourse Analysis. The results show that social media have created a safe space for less competent language users to interact within their linguistic capacity. The adaptation of words and the invention of neologisms have occurred due to the unavailability of terms in users' L1 or L2, as well as to avoid taboos or prohibitions. Given the rapid evolution of communication technology, added to the dynamic changes that have already occurred within languages, aspirations to linguistic purism have become unrealistic optimism.
AI Literacy and Adaptive Learning in Moroccan Education: Advancing Critical Thinking and Personalized Learning
Authors: Ismaili Yassine
Published: December 2024

This research examines how artificial intelligence (AI) can be effectively integrated into education. It focuses on the skills and strategies that students and educators need to be successful. The study takes a qualitative approach. It includes discussions with students and faculty at a Moroccan University of Interdisciplinary Studies and a review of the relevant literature. The findings show that AI has great potential to enhance learning and critical thinking. However, there is a clear need for structured training and strong institutional support to build AI literacy. The study suggests that educational institutions should take a comprehensive approach to integrating AI. This includes creating training programs, integrating AI into the curriculum, and encouraging collaboration on AI-related projects. These steps can help prepare students for a future in which AI plays an important role in their careers. This research adds to the ongoing conversation about AI in education. It also offers practical ideas for improving teaching and learning with technology.
The Translation of Diminutives in Miron Białoszewski’s “A Memoir of the Warsaw Uprising.” A Cognitive Analysis
Authors: Prażmo Ewelina , Kowalewski Hubert
Published: December 2024

In this paper we investigate the diminutives in Miron Białoszewski’s Pamiętnik z powstania warszawskiego and how they are rendered in the English translation by Madeline G. Levine – A Memoir of the Warsaw Uprising. We adopt the semantic account of the category of the diminutive proposed by John Taylor (1989), which treats meanings of the diminutive as a radial network of interrelated senses. In Pamiętnik…, the diminutive seems to be used most commonly in the descriptions of highly stressful and dangerous events, possibly to make those experiences less frightening (the meaning of low intensity and low quality) and more manageable (the literal meaning of smallness). At times it seems to help re-interpret a bad experience, or rather to mitigate the subjectively experienced impact of a negative event. The proliferation of diminutives is made possible by the productivity of the morphology of the Polish language and by Białoszewski’s linguistic creativity. In the English version, the translator employs compensatory strategies to address linguistic nuances, but often omits the diminutive altogether. This work aims to investigate the effect the diminutive has on the construal of the analysed texts and to highlight the problems it poses for translation from Polish to English.
Nursing Workload and Patient Dependency: Strategies for Staffing Optimization and Resource Allocation
Authors: Setyaningrum Ikawati
Published: December 2024

This study explores strategies for optimizing staffing and resource allocation based on nursing workload and patient dependency in healthcare settings. Through a comprehensive literature review of ten selected articles, the research highlights the critical importance of aligning nursing resources with patient needs to enhance patient outcomes and ensure nurse well-being. The findings consistently demonstrate that higher nurse-to-patient ratios and adequate staffing levels are associated with improved patient outcomes, such as reduced mortality rates, fewer patient safety incidents, and enhanced quality of care. Additionally, the review emphasizes the importance of a balanced skill mix and the competencies of the nursing workforce in delivering effective care, particularly in high-dependency environments. The study underscores the need for healthcare organizations to adopt flexible and dynamic staffing models that can adapt to changing patient needs, especially in the context of global healthcare challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The research also calls for future studies to explore the impact of technology on staffing optimization and to examine the long-term effects of different staffing strategies on patient outcomes and nurse satisfaction.
The Use of Electronic Vouchers for Transaction in the Shopee Application Based on The Perspektif Fatwa DSN MUI No: 75/DSN-MUI/VII/2009 Guidelines for Shari'ah Multi-Level Direct Selling (PLBS)
Authors: Wahyu Izza Maulidha Sapta Ning
Published: December 2024

The issue of Money Game practices in the MLM business has long been debated among Indonesians, especially about its halalness. Shopee, as one of the largest e-commerce platforms in Southeast Asia, has launched an affiliate program whose system is similar to MLM. This research aims to evaluate the mechanism of Shopee's Affiliate Program based on the perspective of Fatwa DSN MUI No. 75/DSN-MUI/VII: 75/DSN-MUI/VII/2009 on Guidelines for Shari'ah Multi-Level Direct Selling (PLBS). This research uses the juridical-empirical method with a sociological juridical approach. The results showed that the Shopee Affiliate Program is basically an MLM system. The commission received by affiliate program members comes from the success in sharing referral links to new members. In addition, the e-voucher redemption provided by Shopee and the stockists to consumers is in accordance with the provisions of Fatwa DSN MUI No. 75/DSN-MUI/VIII: 75/DSN-MUI/VII/2009 which aims to avoid Money Game practices related to MLM products.
Efficiency Of Shariah Invesment In the Maqshid Sharia Implementation
Authors: Zahwa Muhammad Faisol
Published: December 2024

This study aims to discuss the efficiency of sharia investment in the implementation of maqashid sharia. In today's era of increasingly modern economic development, to avoid usury and regulations that are not in accordance with Islamic law, there is sharia investment. This study uses a qualitative method with a literature study. The results of this study show that Sharia investment has a meaning, namely, a system or processing of funds for the long term with a concept in accordance with Islamic law. The efficiency of sharia investment in maqashid sharia is the application of investment based on Islamic laws to avoid usury or various investment offers that do not meet Islamic law. Types of Sharia investment include stocks, Sharia mutual funds, Sharia deposits, Sharia bonds/sukuk, gold, property investment, and security crowdfunding (SCF). The implementation and utilization of sharia investment in the role of maqashid sharia aims to preserve religion, reason, soul, descendants, and property.
The Role Of Pentahelix Elements In The Tourism Development Process In Jati Tourism Village, Garut Regency
Authors: Kartika Nurhasanah , Firmansyah Deden , Dhamayanty Stanny
Published: December 2024

In the current era, there has been a shift in tourism trends from mass models to more sustainable activities involving loval community participation. Jati Tourism Village, which has been designated as a leading village in Garut Regency, was established as a Tourism Village based on Decree number 556/KBP.963-DPMD from the Head of the Tourism and Culture Office of Garut Regency, which designated this village as a Pioneering Tourism Village in Garut Regency. Over time, The tourist attraction requires development programs. This research explores the potential development of the tourism village through four main indicators: tourism village infrastructure development, tourism village marketing, institutionak strengthening, and actor partnerships. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, this study aims to analyze the rolw of stakeholders in the development of Jati Tourism Village, using the pentahelix framework, which consists of element from Academia, Business, Government, Community, and Media. The result show that stakeholders are able to play theie roles according to their respective responsibilities. Although some are considered less optimal. These obstacles pose challenges in achieving the goals og the Jati Tourism Village develpoment program. Field findings include a lack of understanding of regulations, limited funding, inadequate human resources, and insufficient coordination and collaboaration among stakeholders. Recommendations include addresing tourism needs, implementing intensive and sustainable training programs to improve the quality of human resouces, and creating formal Memorand of Understanding (MoU) that bind stakeholders together.
The Role of Women's Organizations in Preventing Terrorism (Counter-Radicalism Action Study by PW Fatayat NU West Java)
Authors: Hikmawati Risma , Hannah Neng , Rochmawati Ida , Wahyudin Dedih
Published: December 2024

Fatayat NU as an Islamic women's community organization has participated in peace actions and encouraged society to have strong resilience from exposure to extremism doctrines. The research aims to describe the role of women's organizations, namely PW Fatayat NU West Java, with the object being women and children exposed to radicalism and also considering the suitability of their activities with the programs that have been launched by the Indonesian government as stated in Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 5 of 2018. Therefore, this research seeks to analyze the contribution of women's mass organizations, namely PW Fatayat NU West Java, in activities to prevent violent extremism against women and children to state programs, in the 2020-2021 period. The research method is qualitative with field studies, and the results of the data obtained are then analyzed using descriptive analytical methods. The research results showed that efforts to implement counter-radicalism by PW Fatayat NU West Java were considered to be in accordance with the objectives of counter-radicalism based on the Law of the Republic of Indonesia, Article 43 C, Number 5 of 2018, and in the type of activity, PW Fatayat NU West Java had implemented three types of counterradicalism, namely counter-narrative, counter-propaganda and counter-ideology. These three types of efforts have helped raise awareness, strengthen networks, clarify information, provide important insight and knowledge regarding the complexity of the issue of radicalism and the things that accompany it, and have encouraged joint programs in prevention and assistance efforts for women and children who are exposed to radicalism.
Student Rationality Towards Consumptive Behavior Using ShopeePaylater
Authors: Syawal Raihan , Trinugraha Yosafat Hermawan
Published: December 2024

Mahasiswa dipengaruhi oleh tindakan sosial instrumental ketika memperoleh barang atau alat untuk memenuhi kebutuhannya. Mereka juga dipengaruhi oleh tindakan sosial rasional ketika membeli atau mengonsumsi sandang untuk beradaptasi dengan lingkungannya, berdasarkan nilai-nilai yang dianut masyarakat, dengan harapan memperoleh penerimaan. Mahasiswa terlibat dalam konsumerisme karena gejolak emosi yang dialaminya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan analisis rasional mahasiswa terhadap penggunaan fitur ShopeePaylater terhadap perilaku konsumtif dan juga bertujuan untuk mengetahui perilaku konsumtif mahasiswa. Dengan menggunakan pendekatan fenomenologi, data dalam penelitian ini diperoleh dari wawancara, studi pustaka, dan dokumentasi. Sumber data diperoleh melalui berbagai metode seperti wawancara, pengambilan gambar, studi pustaka, pencatatan dan dokumentasi, sedangkan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan dokumen dalam studi pustaka serta hasil transkrip wawancara dengan beberapa mahasiswa FKIP UNS. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian kualitatif, dengan menggunakan pendekatan fenomenologi. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat dampak positif dan negatif dalam penggunaan fitur ShopeePaylater terhadap perilaku konsumtif pada rasionalitas mahasiswa khususnya mahasiswa FKIP UNS, serta rasionalitas pada perilaku konsumtif mahasiswa dalam penggunaan fitur ShopeePaylater.
Legal Consequences For Companies That Enforce Wages Below Government Policy
Authors: Destiana Suhendri Zikri , Suhartini Endeh , Sihotang Sudiman
Published: December 2024

Wages are a fundamental right of workers regulated by laws, including policies issued by the government regarding minimum wage. Non-compliance by companies with these policies can lead to various legal consequences, including administrative, civil, and criminal sanctions. This research discusses the legal consequences faced by companies that pay workers' wages, not by government policies, and the legal remedies available to workers when they receive wages that do not align with these policies. The research employs a normative juridical method to deeply analyse the legal consequences for companies that pay wages violating government policies. The findings indicate that companies paying wages below government standards face criminal and civil sanctions, including breaches of minimum wage laws, unlawful wage deductions, or delayed payments. Workers receiving wages that do not comply with government policies can also report to investigators or file civil lawsuits through bipartite negotiations, mediation, and the Industrial Relations Court
Implementation of Artificial Intelligence in Political Advertising in Indonesia
Authors: Khairunnisa Putri , Mulyadi Mulyadi
Published: December 2024

A recent technological advancement that helps meet many of the demands of people in many spheres of life is artificial intelligence. Politics has a role in one of these elements. As an example, artificial intelligence (AI) has started to be used in this context, particularly in Indonesian political campaigns. In more detail, the problems with AI's application in politics pertain to the efficiency, dangers, and obstacles that the field's future technological advancements will have to overcome in order to contribute to a positive transformation of political advertising. The study's findings indicate that there are a number of risks associated with using artificial intelligence (AI) technology for political marketing in the form of political advertising, but there are also advantages for the future growth of political advertising media. Cooperation and community socialization are necessary for the effective and efficient use of AI in politics, including in Indonesia.
Integrated Partnership and Quality Management at State Vocational High Schools (Multi-Site Study at SMKN 3 Palangka Raya and SMKN 4 Banjarmasin)
Authors: Setiawan Nopri , Sandan Maria Fransisca , Aslamiah Aslamiah , Cinantya Celia
Published: December 2024

This study investigates the integrated management of partnerships and quality assurance in Vocational High Schools (SMK), focusing on a multi-site comparison between SMKN 3 Palangka Raya and SMKN 4 Banjarmasin. Utilizing a qualitative methodology with a multi-site case study approach, the research examines how these schools collaborate with industry partners to enhance educational quality and improve the employability of graduates. Key themes identified include the frequency of industry collaboration, curriculum flexibility, and the regularity of quality assurance evaluations. The findings suggest that SMKN 4 Banjarmasin, with more frequent industry engagements and comprehensive quality evaluations, achieves better outcomes in terms of graduate employment compared to SMKN 3 Palangka Raya. This underscores the critical role of integrated partnership and quality management in aligning vocational education with labor market needs. The study highlights the importance of continuous industry involvement and adaptive curriculum management as essential strategies for enhancing the effectiveness of vocational education. The results offer valuable insights for policymakers and vocational school administrators, proposing that a well-coordinated approach to partnership and quality assurance can significantly improve the relevance and outcomes of vocational education programs. This research contributes to the broader discourse on the management of vocational schools, particularly in addressing regional differences in partnership management practices.
Reflections on the Canadian undergraduate student experience by Black engineering graduates
Authors: Wilson-Ihejirika D'Andre , Tamakloe Amanda
Published: December 2024

Limited work has been done to explore the impact of the undergraduate student experience on the career paths for Black graduates of Canadian engineering institutions. This study interviewed 17 different graduates of Canadian engineering institutions, all of which self identified as Black. Participants reflected on their undergraduate student experience and which aspects were pivotal and influential to their careers and personal growth. Themes around experiential and work integrated learning, extracurricular activities like student clubs, family and religion, as well as interactions with professors and TAs were all cited as influential. These influenced their careers in the skills they developed as well as the choice of industry, career path and location of their careers.
Decolonizing and Indigenizing Engineering: The Trauma of Learning the Truth about Canada’s Colonial Present & History in Curricula
Authors: Seniuk Cicek Jillian , Morris Ella , Coleman Jayme , Cook Clayton , Sagan Claire , Wastasecoot Harvey , Wilson Samantha , Herrmann Randy
Published: December 2024

Engineering educators in Canada have a responsibility to seek the truth, commit to, and lead reconciliation efforts. This responsibility comes with other responsibilities: to be mindful of the impact that learning these truths have on Indigenous students and Indigenous faculty specifically, and to integrate content and supports to help students and faculty navigate the trauma triggered by these curricula. This SoTL paper discusses the second offering of a course designed to introduce engineering students to decolonizing and Indigenizing engineering. It shares the collective findings from the reflections on the experiences of several Indigenous and non-Indigenous students and one instructor who took the course. Based on our learnings from these reflections, recommendations are made for enhancing the course design to better prepare students for the traumatic impact of learning a decolonized and Indigenized curriculum.
Enhancing Undergraduate Engineering Education: Collaborative and Reflective Practices in Professional Learning Programs for Instructors and GTAs
Authors: Akcayir Gokce , Wang Xiong , Jin Qingna , Rose Kerry , Basaraba Kristian , Buchanan Duncan , Jamieson Marnie , Kim Mijung , McFeetors Janelle
Published: December 2024

This study focuses on a professional learning program designed to enhance pedagogical practices for engineering educators at a Canadian university. Rooted in situated learning theory, the program encompasses key themes such as the philosophy of teaching and learning, fostering learning opportunities, designing course for learning, and the scholarship of teaching and learning. Throughout the program, participants, including professors and graduate teaching assistants (GTAs), engaged in understanding student-centered pedagogies, reflective practices, and collaborative learning within Communities of Practice (CoPs). Employing a case study approach, we investigate participants’ learning experiences with the program. The outcomes of this study reveal participants’ emphasis on student-centered pedagogies, recognition of the value of CoPs and instructional coaches, reflection on pedagogical change, and the challenges and tensions encountered during program engagement.
Empowering engineers to develop socially meaningful solutions using empathetic design
Authors: Moresoli Christine , Mikhail Monika
Published: December 2024

This paper presents a potential approach to expose students to empathy when exploring complex societal problems and moving beyond technology-centred design. Combining empathy with system thinking will enable students to explore user experience and recognize the many contributing factors and the competing needs and tradeoffs in a complex system. A lesson plan, for one hour of class activity, is proposed to apply this approach to the COVID-19 pandemic. The objective of the learning activity is to analyze the healthcare system during the COVID-19 pandemic from a system and user perspectives, including its purpose, operation and stakeholders. A causal loop diagram tool will be employed to identify elements of the system and how they are connected. It is hoped that the analysis of the COVID-19 pandemic will enable students to integrate system thinking and empathy to define problems holistically.
How we teach design: A comparison of Canadian and American courses.
Authors: Jamieson Marnie , Ford Laura
Published: December 2024

Chemical engineering design is a requirement for accreditation under the Washington Accord. Within that requirement there is variation in how chemical engineering design is taught and what is covered in programs in Canada and the United States. Chemical engineering design is somewhat unique with respect to engineering design in other disciplines as chemical engineering design is often taught at a system design level and focused on transforming raw materials into products (including energy products) and treating and/or recycling the waste materials [1]. Chemical engineering design encompasses the design of subsystems and components that are required for the plant or process design and the integration of subsystems into larger plant and/or societal systems [1,2] and in the context of a circular economy [2]. Due to this systemic and integrative perspective, chemical engineering design is uniquely positioned to support the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)[2,3,4]. In 2022, the AIChE Education Division Curriculum Survey Committee conducted the capstone design course survey and received responses from ten Canadian universities and sixty-seven American universities and reported results [5]. In this paper, we compare American and Canadian programs based on the survey results and examine the similarities and differences based on geographic location and accrediting body among these programs.
Critical Thinking in Engineering Education
Authors: Moresoli Christine , Al-Hammoud Rania , Li Richard
Published: December 2024

The need to enhance critical thinking skills has been identified by employers but if often lacking clarity in engineering education. This paper reflects on the development and delivery of a workshop aimed to explore instructors' perceptions and integration of critical thinking in their teaching. The workshop encompassed discussions on critical thinking models and frameworks, the application of a specific framework consisting of five action terms and the sharing of two examples of the integration of critical thinking in courses. The format included a combination of short presentations with small group discussions. The workshop format and content were beneficial in demystifying critical thinking, increased awareness of its presence in teaching and emphasized the benefits of reflective teaching and of a workshop format combining context, examples, tools, and group discussions.
Mobile learning in engineering using smartphones: Two examples in acoustics and thermal courses
Authors: Robin Olivier , Courchesne Mathieu , Derome Dominique , Turcotte Frédéric , Bourget Annick
Published: December 2024

Mobile learning is usually seen as a form of distance education where learners use portable devices such as mobile phones to learn anywhere and anytime. The portability that mobile devices provide allows for learning anywhere but also opens the possibility for field testing. Smartphones are indeed one of the common traits of today's students, who can't imagine life without these tools, which are almost seen as an extension of themselves. These communication tools are also working tools, and we want to highlight in this project the possibility of taking advantage of this technology as part of student training. We aim to introduce the smartphone as support for laboratory or experiential work support through a project entitled ‘Flexible and applied mechanical and building engineering laboratories involving smartphones and digital resources.’ Even though it is still a work in progress, this communication presents concrete examples of how smartphones, applications, and short experiments or analyses can enhance learning in two undergraduate courses: ‘Acoustics and noise control’ and ‘Thermal Engineering.’ By leveraging these tools, we aim to create a practical, engaging learning environment that fosters inclusivity and diversity.
Navigating the Software Engineering Landscape: A Career Mentorship Program for Academic-to-Industry Transition
Authors: Keshvadi Sina , Mihalicz Leanne , Maurer Mikhayla
Published: December 2024

In the swiftly evolving field of software engineering, the transition from academia to industry presents unique challenges for students. At Thompson Rivers University (TRU), the mandatory co-operative education (co-op) program highlights the significance of this shift. While returning co-op students often praise the experience, the pressure to secure a position during the third year adds significant stress. Many students face challenges due to limited exposure to major software engineering courses in their initial years, coupled with inadequate preparation for the co-op application process. To address these challenges, we implemented a career mentorship program to equip third-year software engineering students with the skills, knowledge, and confidence necessary for successful co-op placements and future professional endeavors. The mentorship series, facilitated by industry professionals, covered diverse topics including career exploration, networking, technical interview preparation, and professional engineering licensure. Pre- and post-program surveys revealed significant improvements in students' confidence, motivation, and preparedness for co-op opportunities.
An investigation into student participation in extra-curricular activities
Authors: Rennick Chris , Robinson Mary , Nasato Sophie , White Sam
Published: December 2024

This quantitative research is investigating what motivates students to participate in STEM-related extra-curricular activities, how does the level of their motivation change over time, and what barriers are there to participating in extra-curricular activities, including hackathons? The entire undergraduate engineering student population at a large Canadian university were invited to complete an anonymous online survey. This survey asked a comprehensive set of demographics questions, in addition to questions about their participation in extra-curriculars, including questions about why they are participating, why they may have stopped participating, or why they have never participated. More than 700 responses were collected on student participation in extra-curricular activities. Statistical analyses revealed there are differences in how underrepresented communities within engineering participate in technical and non-technical extra-curricular activities. The key findings of this research suggest that gender and sexually diverse populations continue to be underrepresented in STEM environments, especially in engineering student design teams.
Rethinking the "Impact of Engineering on Society and the Environment"
Authors: Zacharias Kari , Hladik Stephanie
Published: December 2024

The current CEAB attributes, including “the impact of engineering on society and the environment,” represent a welcome shift in engineering education towards acknowledging the sociotechnical nature of engineering practice. The “impact” attribute in particular also demonstrates a need and an opportunity for engineering educators and scholars with interdisciplinary backgrounds to meaningfully contribute to engineering education. In this paper, we offer reflections on and constructive criticism of the “impact” graduate attribute, drawing from our personal experiences as learners and teachers, and from literature in Science and Technology Studies, Engineering Studies, and the Learning Sciences. We develop three related critiques of the current graduate attribute, focusing on its presentation of relationships, directionality, and power. While the inclusion of the “impact” attribute represents a significant step for Canadian engineering towards a more just, sustainable, and decolonial vision for the future of the profession, we argue that the current attribute also reinforces dominant engineering ways of thinking about engineering-society relationships. We conclude the paper by offering a reworked version of the graduate attribute as a provocation and a starting point for discussion.
Case Study to Illustrate Two-eyed Seeing and the Richness of Indigenous Knowledge in Food Preservation
Authors: Paul Naomi , Robinson Mary , Moresoli Christine
Published: December 2024

This work was motivated by the need to co-create an activity that illustrates the richness of Etuaptmumk (two-eyed seeing) and the complimentary nature of different ways of knowing. A fourth-year technical elective course at a Canadian University Chemical Engineering program was selected. The materials were co-developed using lived experiences of the team recognizing the richness of Indigenous knowledge systems and its relationship with Western ways of engineering knowledge. The delivery method was based on participatory learning, specifically story sharing, non-verbal/kinesthetic, and learning maps/interconnection. The making of pemmican (from the Cree pimîhkân) was selected as food preservation example that ties together traditional knowledge with food engineering nutritional and physico-chemical properties and preservation to examine the “energy bar.” The making of pemmican provided a tangible, hands-on learning experience tied to course topics demonstrating the richness of Indigenous knowledge, interconnectedness of the topics, and ways of learning outside of the traditional engineering lecture delivery structure.
Architecture and Usage Information for a Course-Aligned, GPT-Powered Chatbot
Authors: Lau David , Cooper-Stachowsky Michael
Published: December 2024

Large Language Models (LLMs) offer impressive natural language understanding abilities and are suitable for the development of educational chatbots for engineering students. We present the architectural design of the Oliver chatbot, an LLM application for answering natural language queries over a corpus of course-aligned documents. Oliver is based on a Retrieval Augmented Generation system and is equipped with a user-friendly web interface. We present Oliver’s use-cases and demonstrate how logging data can be used for generating reports on student learning throughout a term. We support this using data obtained during the Fall of 2023, in which Oliver was deployed to a class of approximately 100 Mechatronics Engineering students.
Engineering Student Engagement in Large First-Year Lectures: A Joint Student-Faculty Study at a Large Canadian University
Authors: Donegan Jessica , Ostafichuk Peter
Published: December 2024

In-person lectures are a common mode of course delivery at many schools. This study examines factors related to lecture attendance and student engagement within core first-year math, science, and engineering courses in engineering at a large, research-intensive Canadian university. Through an optional and anonymous survey created and distributed by students, a dataset of 229 responses was generated and subsequently co-analyzed by students and faculty. The survey revealed statistically significant relationships of lecture attendance and engagement with factors such as the specific course, motivations for attending (e.g., practice problems or team quizzes), lecture pacing, and the perceived quality of presentation materials. In particular, the motivations for attending had a substantial impact on student-reported engagement (with effect sizes ranging from 0.7 to 1.3). This project also represents an encouraging next step in student-faculty collaboration in the program review process.
An authentic and contextualized integration project related to the beer production process at the “Usine-École Siboire”
Authors: LeBreux Marc , Désilets Martin , Bourget Annick
Published: December 2024

During the third semester of the bachelor's degree in chemical/biotechnology engineering, students have frequent assignments and exams that generate stress, anxiety, and interfere with the teachers’ educational objectives. Based on these observations, how could it possible to decrease the number of assessments to alleviate the students’ stress and ensure that they remain motivated throughout the semester and achieve in-depth learning. The proposed solution is to replace all the homework from the mathematics, thermodynamics, and transport phenomena classes by a joint authentic and contextualized integrative project related to the beer production process where the students benefit from an easy access to the “Usine-École” installations. In the 2023 fall semester, a pilot version was implemented. The teachers noticed that the students were comfortable in solving open problems that met their interests, and that their motivation and involvement was increased. An area to improve for the students concerned the analysis and interpretation of their results.
Enhancing Diversity, Skills Development, and Interest in STEM Education through Ontario Tech's Engineering Outreach Programs
Authors: Mahmoud Qusay , Thursby Laura , Kishawy Hossam , Davis Kimberly , Istvan (James) Ellen
Published: December 2024

Ontario Tech University’s Engineering Outreach programs annually involve over 30,000 young individuals in STEM workshops and events, targeting young women and other groups historically underrepresented in STEM to encourage their pursuit of Engineering careers. This paper examines the effectiveness of these efforts and evaluates our outreach programs' impact on increasing participation and opportunities for youth underrepresented in STEM fields. While long-term outcomes like career influence are challenging to measure, our initial findings indicate a heightened interest and improved access for underrepresented groups in STEM education. These early outcomes suggest a considerable shift in perceptions regarding Engineering as an appealing and viable career path for underserved populations, reinforcing our belief in the substantial positive influence of our outreach programming and initiatives. The culmination of these findings provides compelling evidence to support the notion that Engineering Outreach effectively shapes positive perceptions and fosters interest in STEM education, particularly among demographics traditionally underrepresented in STEM fields.
Economic, cultural, and science capital: Familial factors shaping access to STEM outreach programs for children and youth
Authors: Tran Jessica , Lyon Katherine , McLeod Kaylin , Jamison Andrew , Farrokh Shouka , Wolf Jessica , Swani Arjun , Cheung Karen , Usprech Jenna , D'Entremont Agnes
Published: December 2024

The populations of engineering students and practicing engineers in Canada do not reflect the larger national or provincial populations in socioeconomic status (SES), gender, race, ethnicity, or Indigeneity. Outreach initiatives, such as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) summer camps inclusive of underrepresented groups, aim to tackle these persistent dynamics of privilege and marginalization. STEM outreach programs continue to grow rapidly in all Canadian provinces and territories and have been shown to increase STEM identity and self-efficacy. However, young people’s likelihood of participating in extracurricular activities is organized by social inequality, particularly socioeconomic status. In collaboration with a STEM outreach program connected to a large Canadian research university, we ask whether family SES is associated with young people’s enrollment in STEM summer camps. Through a survey of campers’ families (n=196), we document household income, parents’ educational and professional backgrounds, home STEM learning environment, and parents’ support for and perceptions of STEM education and careers. Results indicate that many outreach participants come from families with high economic, cultural, and science capital. This research suggests there may be potential for STEM outreach programs to further target groups whose underrepresentation in STEM outreach is connected to SES.
Roboethics for everyone – A hands-on teaching module for K-12 and beyond
Authors: Ananto Rahatul Amin , Rismani Shalaleh , Zhu Lixiao , Wong Christopher Yee , Moon AJung
Published: December 2024

In this work, we address the evolving landscape of roboethics, expanding beyond physical safety to encompass broader societal implications. Recognizing the siloed nature of existing initiatives to teach and inform ethical implications of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotic systems, we present a roboethics teaching module designed for K-12 students and general audiences. The module focuses on the high-level analysis of the interplay between robot behaviour design choices and ethics, using everyday social dilemmas. We delivered the module in a workshop to high school students in Montreal, Canada. From this experience, we observed that the module successfully fostered critical thinking and ethical considerations in students, without requiring advanced technical knowledge. This teaching module holds promise to reach a wider range of populations. We urge the education community to explore similar approaches and engage in interdisciplinary training opportunities regarding the ethical implications of AI and robotics.
Machine Intelligence and Human Intelligence: Exploring the Potentials of Machine Learning Based Approaches to Qualitative Survey Data Analysis
Authors: Liu Qin , Yao Yao , Evans Greg , Huang Ruizhe , Jin Maureen
Published: December 2024

This paper aims to explore new methods for qualitative data analysis in the digital age. We applied three machine learning (ML)-based methods—topic modelling via LDA and BERTopic, and generative AI-assisted inductive coding—in conjunction with the conventional thematic analysis method, to a set of qualitative data collected from a student survey over four years at a Canadian engineering school. The analysis processes as well as the outputs generated from the four methods were compared and evaluated against the trustworthiness criteria for quality in qualitative research. We observe that the ML-based approaches to analyzing qualitative survey data offer some levels of credibility and transferability while dependability and confirmability vary by method; and human intelligence of researchers needs to be involved to enhance the quality of ML-based analysis. Moving forward, we recommend a human-AI collaborative approach that combines ML-based inductive coding and human intelligence-based deductive coding processes. This new approach can facilitate and accelerate qualitative research and foster cross-disciplinary collaboration in qualitative data analysis.
Réorganisation de l'enseignement dans un cours introductif en analyse et conception de logiciels | Reorganization of Teaching in an Introductory Course in Software Analysis and Design
Authors: Germain Éric , Guibault François , Radoev Nikolay
Published: December 2024

Le Département de génie informatique et génie logiciel de Polytechnique Montréal propose un cours introductif d'analyse et de conception de logiciels aux étudiants au début de leur cursus en génie informatique et logiciel. Les réactions montrent qu'ils aimeraient consacrer plus de temps à des exemples et exercices. En parallèle, les étudiants de 2e et 3e année semblent oublier certaines notions clés de modélisation logicielle apprises précédemment. Cet article présente un projet qui a été entrepris pour résoudre ces deux problèmes. Une séance de tutorat d'une heure par semaine a été insérée dans le cours introductif, en plus des heures en classe et de laboratoire. Nous avons également développé un site web accessible au public qui présente les notions importantes du Unified Modeling Language (UML), le langage de modélisation de logiciels le plus courant. Les résultats indiquent des pistes d’amélioration. Le projet a mis en évidence la nécessité de clarifier certaines questions fondamentales concernant l'enseignement de l'UML.
[English version] The Department of Computer and Software Engineering at Polytechnique Montréal offers a basic software analysis and design course to students at the beginning of their coursework in computer and software engineering. Feedback shows that they would like to spend more time studying examples and completing exercises. In parallel, students in their 2nd and 3rd years seem to forget some key software modelling notions learned earlier. This paper presents a project that was undertaken to address both issues. First, a one-hour tutorial session per week was introduced in the basic software analysis and design course, in addition to the hours in the classroom and laboratory. Second, we developed a publicly available website that presents the important notions of the Unified Modeling Language (UML), the most common software modelling language. Results point to further possible improvements. The project highlighted the need to clarify some fundamental questions regarding the teaching of UML.
Using immersive technology to raise awareness about diversity and inclusion in engineering
Authors: Boudreau Justine , Anis Hanan
Published: December 2024

First- and second-year students at the University of Ottawa take design classes which are implemented as hands-on projects where students work in teams and meet with a client to solve their needs and develop and iterate prototypes. A project involving an EDI training tool to expose implicit biases was run during 3 semesters. The aim of this paper is to understand the impact of the design project on the students’ interpretation of EDI issues and awareness of their own implicit biases. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with participants to determine student engagement, perception, impact of this project. The outcomes have shown that the project had a real impact on students and their perceptions of EDI issues. Participants demonstrated the effect of exposure and increased awareness of EDI issues which gave them the ability to identify some of their own implicit biases through the project.
Longitudinal changes in teaming dimensions from self- and peer-feedback in early year design courses
Authors: Frank Brian , Espinoza Jose , McLarnon Matthew , O'Neill Thomas
Published: December 2024

The ability to work effectively in a team environment is critical to engineering practice, and a required accreditation element of engineering programs in Canada. Developing this ability often involves repeated cycles of team activity, peer feedback, and self-reflection. This work describes an exploratory study of longitudinal changes in student self- and peer-evaluated teaming dimensions on engineering teams as students progress through a sequence of design and professional practice courses. The data shows a positive trend in self- and peer-evaluated teaming, and most encouragingly a more significant improvement among students with initially low scores on their first teaming evaluation.