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There is now a CONTENT FREEZE for Mercury while we switch to a new platform. It began on Friday, March 10 at 6pm and will end on Wednesday, March 15 at noon. No new content can be created during this time, but all material in the system as of the beginning of the freeze will be migrated to the new platform, including users and groups. Functionally the new site is identical to the old one. webteam@gatech.edu
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Lunch will be provided.
Lisa Benson
Associate Professor, Bioengineering
Clemson University
Alexandra Coso
Postdoctoral Scholar, CETL
Part-Time Instructor, Aerospace Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
When we as educators approach a complex problem, our mind begins to analyze whether we have seen this or a similar problem before. Many of us draw diagrams or create models to better understand the problem and consider different approaches to solving it. We also make assumptions, perform back-of-the-envelope calculations, and can quickly evaluate whether our solution is reasonable.
How do we support students’ development of these skills, especially in courses where they are also attempting to master fundamental knowledge from our discipline?
Join your colleagues as we examine findings from educational research and experiences from practice to discuss approaches for furthering our students’ problem-solving skills. The workshop will provide opportunities for educators to discuss problem-solving from a variety of perspectives and the challenges to supporting student development in this regard in the classroom. In addition, participants will leave with concrete ideas to consider implementing in their own courses.
