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| Project Leader: | Aamir Fidai aamirfidai@tamu.edu Teaching, Learning & Culture |
| Faculty Mentor: | Robert M. Capraro, Ph.D. |
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Meeting Times:
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Once a week (to be decided) |
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Team Size:
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6 (Team Full) |
| Open Spots: | 0 |
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Special Opportunities:
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Opportunity to learn research skills, and be a part of research study resulting in publications. Participants who make substantial contribution to the project may be invited to be an author on the resulting publication/presentations.
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Team Needs:
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A desire to learn about research methods and a passion for Education. Team members also need to have an ability (and willingness) to work independently and in small groups. Team members should be able to attend one face-to-face group meeting to present finding and engage in productive discussions.
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Description:
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This project will engage participants in detailed literature review of the research concerning the use of programmable toys, Robotics and micro-controller devices in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education. The participants will also have an opportunity to engage in working directly with these products to gain a hands-on experience. Participants will have an opportunity to contribute to a meta-analysis and a systematic review of available literature as co-author.
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