| A Multi-Tool Approach to Integrating Nanotechnology and Fuel-Cell Concepts into the Curriculum | ||
| Matthew J. D'Amato, Delta Research Teaching and Learning Community, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 567 Educational Sciences, 1025 W. Johnson St., Madison, WI 53704, Kenneth W. Lux, Materials Research Science and Engineering Center, University of Wisconsin, 3115 Engineering Centers Building, 1550 Engineering Dr., Madison, WI 53706, Holly Walter Kerby, Department of Chemistry, Madison Area Technical College, Truax Campus, Room 260B, 3550 Anderson St., Madison, WI 53704, Barbara Anderegg, Consortium for Education in Renewable Energy Technologies, Madison Area Technical College, Truax Campus, Room 84, 3550 Anderson St., Madison, WI 53704 and Kenneth A. Walz, Department of Chemistry, Madison Area Technical College, Truax Campus, Room 335A, 3550 Anderson St., Madison, WI 53704 Bringing cutting-edge scientific research into the general curriculum can be challenging for educators at all levels. We describe a multi-tool approach to deliver nanoscale science and engineering concepts into the undergraduate classroom through the working example of fuel-cell technology. This approach includes using traditional lectures, multimedia learning objects, and a new lab activity to enhance student learning in a hands-on, interactive manner. The learning objects and lab activity are both new tools and are implemented in a two-year college classroom. Assessment of this approach is described and future assessment strategies described. The potential to satisfy various learning styles is discussed based on feedback from the students about the new learning tools. We also highlight the collaboration between several educational institutions and research and education programs that made the development and implementation of this unit possible. Extended Abstract Status: File Uploaded | ||