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Utilization Of Robotics In Higher Education, John Drew, Michael Esposito, Dr. Christine Perakslis
Utilization Of Robotics In Higher Education, John Drew, Michael Esposito, Dr. Christine Perakslis
Technology
The use of technology in the classroom has evolved from the most primitive to the widespread use of personal computers. One of the trends in technological advancements to enter the classroom is the use of robotics. The relationship between robotics and education spans many years. This paper details Papert’s Constructionism theory defining learning as being more effective when students are “constructing” or “doing” activities that are personally meaningful. Research includes assessment of experiences of this method of teaching Information Technology through robotics at such institutions as West Point, Reykjavik University and University of South Florida. Based on the experiences reported …
Assignment Of Swimmers To Dual Meet Events, Maciek Nowak, Marina Epelman, Stephen M. Pollack
Assignment Of Swimmers To Dual Meet Events, Maciek Nowak, Marina Epelman, Stephen M. Pollack
Information Systems and Operations Management: Faculty Publications & Other Works
Every fall, thousands of high school swimming coaches across the country begin the arduous process of preparing their athletes for competition. With a grueling practice schedule and a dedicated group of athletes, a coach can hone the squad into a cohesive unit, poised for any competition. However, oftentimes all preparation is in vain, as coaches assign swimmers to events with a lineup that is far from optimal. This paper provides a model that may help a high school (or other level) swim team coach make these assignments. Following state and national guidelines for swim meets, we describe a binary integer …