Digital image exploration at Maui Community College
Abstract
We designed a two-day laboratory exploration of fundamental concepts in digital images for an introductory engineering course at Maui Community College. Our objective was for the students to understand spatial vs. brightness resolution, standard file formats, image tradeoffs, and the engineering design cycle. We used open investigation, question generation, and an engineering design challenge to help our students achieve these learning goals. We also experimented with incorporating Hawaiian language and cultural awareness into our activity. We present our method, student response, and reflections on the success of our design. The 2008 re-design of this activity focused on better incorporating authentic engineering process skills, and on using a rubric for summative assessment of the students' poster presentations. A single file containing all documents and presentations used in this lesson is available online.
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@article{arxiv.1009.3297,
title = {Digital image exploration at Maui Community College},
author = {Katie M. Morzinski and Christopher J. Crockett and Ian J. Crossfield},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1009.3297},
year = {2010}
}
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10 pages, to appear in ASP Conference Series 436, Learning from Inquiry in Practice, eds. L. Hunter & A. J. Metevier (San Francisco, CA: ASP). This inquiry lab was designed and taught by astronomy PhD students through the Institute for Scientist and Engineer Educators, formerly the NSF Center for Adaptive Optics' Professional Development Program