Developing innovative thinking among engineering undergraduates: Examining the role of slate enabled technology

This paper reports the planned implementation for a NSF sponsored study that is being undertaken to examine whether effective use of instructional technology, specifically slate enabled technology, has an impact on the innovative thinking skills among engineering undergraduates enrolled in large lecture classes. The methodology used in this study a quasi-experimental mixed method approach utilizing a control and treatment group. Findings from the planned study can be used to improve innovative thinking skills through effective pedagogical approaches which may include employment of various forms of slate enabled instructional technology.

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