This research originated during the Covid-19 pandemic, a period that necessitated a rapid shift to remote learning. Our investigation began by examining the impacts of this transition on engineering students and instructors’ experiences. As the pandemic progressed, our focus expanded to evaluate the effectiveness of various instructional modes, including online, hybrid, and in-person learning. This shift aimed to inform future strategies for learning and teaching in engineering education. Leveraging the benefits of online education is crucial for enhancing the flexibility and accessibility of engineering education.
Our research is identifying best practices for online and hybrid instruction, seeking methods that can complement and enhance the quality of traditional classroom experiences. By leveraging the benefits of online education, we can create a more resilient and adaptable educational environment that prepares engineering students for the challenges of the future.
Funded Project:
“Toward More Effective Teaching and Learning in Post-Pandemic Era,” funded by University’s Learning & Education Advancement Fund (LEAF) program as part of the University’s “Insights on the Future of Digital Learning” initiative, 2022-23. PI: Greg Evans
Reports and Publications
The following reports were completed from this project and have been posted under ISTEP’s “Paper and Reports” webpage:
- 2022-12-07: Toward More Effective Teaching and Learning in the Post-Pandemic Era
- 2021-09-01: Updated: Online Learning and Teaching During the Pandemic: Engineering Student’s Perspectives in 2020-2021
- 2020-07-22: Transition to Remote Learning: Engineering Students’ Perspectives in Spring 2020
- 2020-05-22: FASE Instructors’ Experiences and Perceptions during the Recent Transition to Online Teaching
Publications:
- Liu, Qin; Evans, Greg; Moghaddas, Milad; & Kecman, Tamara. (2023). Instructional development at a time of involuntary changes: Implications for the post-pandemic era. Proceedings of the Annual Conference & Exposition of the American Society for Engineering Education, Baltimore, MD. https://peer.asee.org/43732
- Liu, Qin; Evans, Greg; Wei, Yunze; Moghaddas, Milad; Mistry, Kashish; & Kecman, Tamara. (2023). Engineering students’ perceptions of learning effectiveness: Implications from the lived experiences amidst a mixture of in-person and online instruction. Proceedings of the Annual Conference & Exposition of the American Society for Engineering Education, Baltimore, MD. https://peer.asee.org/43349
- Liu, Qin; Sweeney, Juliette; and Evans, Greg. (2021, July). Exploring self-directed learning among engineering undergraduates in the extensive online instruction environment during the COVID-19 pandemic. Paper presented at the American Society for Engineering Education Virtual Annual Conference. https://peer.asee.org/37145
- Sweeney, Juliette; Liu, Qin; and Evans, Greg. (2021, June). Investigating the impact of online learning on engineering students’ socialization experiences during the pandemic. Paper presented at the Canadian Engineering Education Association Virtual Annual Conference. https://doi.org/10.24908/pceea.vi0.14864