Successful implementation of historical approach to teach nature of science (NOS) requires suitable curriculum material. Several research and development projects have produced lesson plans for science teachers. 25 lesson plans from four different projects involved in creating curriculum material utilizing historical approach in chemistry…

This paper presents low-cost experiments for a control systems laboratory module that is worth one and a third credits. The experiments are organized around the microcontroller-based control of a permanent magnet dc motor. The experimental setups were built in-house. Except for the operating system, the software used is primarily freeware or free…

Describes an educational experiment conducted at Miami University where graduate cable management seminar students were given hands-on experience in developing programming ideas and producing programs for a cable television channel. Learning objectives, evaluation methods, and faculty and on-site supervisor roles are discussed, and recommendations…