Interactive Teaching Tools: A Panel Discussion
Tom Rioux, Research Engineer and Lecturer, Center for Transportation Research
Spyros Kinnas, Associate Professor, Civil Engineering
Gary Daniels, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering
OVERVIEW: Come to a panel discussion where you will see demonstrations of three interactive teaching tools and hear about their genesis and evolution. The panel includes Tom Rioux from the Center for Transportation Research, Spyros Kinna from Civil Engineering, and Gary Daniels from Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Tom Rioux has been developing animated traffic simulations since the 70’s. He will provide a historical perspective, showing the evolution of animation capabilities and the TEXAS Model of Intersection Traffic.
Spyros Kinnas is the lead principal investigators for the Electronic Classroom on Ocean Wave Theory, which provides both basic and advanced information. This Web site features sophisticated animations and interactive tools to help learners visualize wave theory concepts and applications.
Gary Daniels collaborated with the Faculty Innovation Center to develop an interactive Web-based lesson on Ohm’s Law. The focal point of the lesson is an animated analogy. Professor Daniels will also discuss his plans for continuing development of a series of interactive instructional modules.
Each speaker will provide a demonstration of his interactive teaching tool and discuss his approach, goals, and outcomes. Creating technology-based interactive teaching tools is more feasible than ever before, especially with the assistance of the Faculty Innovation Center.