Modern Blanket Toss: Findings and Observations
This book is the last in a series of three covering the National Science Foundation awarded Modern Blanket Toss project. In this book are the evaluation findings for each of the three years as well as observations from Modern Blanket Toss staff.
This book is the last in a series of three covering the National Science Foundation awarded Modern Blanket Toss project. In this book are the evaluation findings for each of the three years as well as observations from Modern Blanket Toss staff.
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2015 FINDINGS<br />
Nothing it's getting more exciting every time. <br />
<br />
Other students had suggestions for improving the class. Throughout the course,<br />
students listed the need for more breaks during the class. Other students<br />
expressed that they prefer a slower pace for the course. Some students had<br />
suggestions that were more specific. The comments below illustrate. <br />
I want the teachers to be descriptive. I don't know what is in their heads so I<br />
don't always know what they mean. <br />
<br />
Have written or digital presentations to explain scientific concepts. <br />
More academically focused time <strong>and</strong> less “go with the flow" feeling <br />
I would change some of the ways to do teamwork. I hate our teamwork. <br />
More GIS in the UAV group the classes should be integrated over the summer <br />
To interact with GIS some more. I would like to have more classes with GIS<br />
classes. <br />
Week 1<br />
Concept<br />
Count<br />
Percent<br />
(n=17)<br />
UAV (designing, building, flying) 11 64.71%<br />
Map concepts (education, design) 3 17.65%<br />
Technological experience (using the computer <strong>and</strong> the time lapse<br />
website)<br />
Week 2<br />
Concept<br />
4 23.53%<br />
Count<br />
Percent<br />
(n=17)<br />
UAV (designing, building, flying) 5 27.78%<br />
Learning about the corner reflector 3 16.67%<br />
Soldering 3 16.67%<br />
Technical opportunities (materials, parts, using the computer) 7 38.89%<br />
Week 3<br />
I would not have conflicting leaders, makes for an awkward hierarchy. <br />
Concept<br />
Count<br />
Percent<br />
(n=17)<br />
UAV (designing, building, flying) 10 55.56%<br />
Going off campus/being outside 3 16.67%<br />
Geocaching/Geotagging 6 33.33%<br />
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