About this Abstract |
Meeting |
2022 Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF Symp 2022)
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Symposium
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2022 Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF Symp 2022)
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Presentation Title |
The Case for Flipping the Manufacturing Classroom |
Author(s) |
Dhruv Bhate, Cameron Noe, Kyle Brim, Ryan Sparks, Nicholas Lindquist |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Dhruv Bhate |
Abstract Scope |
There are arguably few technical domains that demand hands-on engagement more than manufacturing. In this work, we focus on providing five reasons why manufacturing classrooms should be taught in flipped format, backed by our experiences gained during a five-year effort at Arizona State University to flip three courses in Additive Manufacturing (AM). These reasons are: (i) enabling continuous improvement of the course by freeing instructor time from a lecture-only paradigm; (ii) extending manufacturing into adjacent domains such as materials science; (iii) supporting students in the creation of real-world value; (iv) providing content for use beyond the on-campus student body, and (v) enhancing student choice by leveraging content across multiple courses. We report on student feedback, as well as the unexpected resilience the flipped model provided during the pandemic. We identify challenges with teaching in a flipped classroom model, such as dealing with larger classroom sizes, and enabling meaningful student assessment. |
Proceedings Inclusion? |
Definite: Post-meeting proceedings |