ENGR 489C-68 Classroom Resources

Human Resources

   1.    Three instructors
    2.    Problem specific experts: Linda Ramsey and local school teachers
    3.    A skilled craftsman

List of Class Supplies

    4 - 4'x8' Styrofoam (aluminum-backed) sheets

    8 - One-time use disposable cameras

    3 - Cans of spray paint (red, blue & black)

    3 - Post-IT notepads

    2 - Markers
    1 - Bag of glue gun sticks

    1 - Small roll of wire

    1 - 5 pack of colored poster board

    1 - 10 pack of white poster board
    1 - Large pack of zip ties (about 8 inches long)
    1 - Bottle of PVC glue

    10 - 30"x40" foam boards
    4 - joints of 1/2 inch PVC pipe

    30+ PVC 90 degree elbows
    20+ 45 degree PVC fittings

    20+ PVC T fittings
          
List of Tools

   1.     Scissors

    2.     4 - Exacto knives

    3.     1 - High/Low temperature adjustable glue gun
    4.     Large T-square

    5.     Small square

    6.     Utility knife

    7.     Hacksaw

    8.     Wire cutters / needle nose pliers
    9.     PVC pipe cutter
  10.     Cheap drafting set - compass, protractor, etc.

Information Technology Resources
 

1.    Electronic communication and interactivity: wireless and wired classroom networking

2.    Brain-storming and idea capturing:  electronic white boards

3.    Mobility:  PDAs and tablet PCs

4.    Prototyping: The Solid Edge and I-DEAS CAD software and a 3D printer

5.    Evaluation and anonymous decision making:  web-based applications

6.    Retrospection: digital videos

7.    Video conferencing in the classroom to communicate with instructors and others