Evaluation Reports

Independent Evaluation Report 2021-22
Independent Evaluation Report 2020-21

Publications

  1. H. Erives, B. J. Skromme, A. Chavez, and M. Velez-Reyes, "Impact of a step-based tutoring system on student learning at the University of Texas at El Paso," in Proc. 2022 American Society Engineering Education Annual Conference (ASEE, Minneapolis, 2022, in press).
  2. B. J. Skromme, R. Gupta, T. Nasim, C. J. Redshaw, B. Miller, P. Andre, H. Erives, D. Bailey, G. Wilkins, S. K. Bansal, M. A. O'Donnell, and W. M. Barnard, "Advances in step-based tutoring for linear circuit analysis and comprehensive evaluation," in Proc. 2022 American Society Engineering Education Annual Conference (ASEE, Minneapolis, 2022, in press).
  3. B. J. Skromme, M. L. Wong, C. J. Redshaw, and M. A. O'Donnell, "Teaching series and parallel connections," IEEE Transactions on Education, 65, pp. 461-470 (2021) doi: 10.1109/TE.2021.3129505 (2021).
  4. B. J. Skromme, M. L. Wong, and M. A. O’Donnell, "Duality as a central organizing theme in linear circuit analysis instruction," Proceedings of the 2021 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), 2021, pp. 1-9, doi: 10.1109/FIE49875.2021.9637306. [Slides]
  5. B. J. Skromme, W. M. Barnard, and M. White, "Turning mesh analysis inside out," Proceedings of the 2020 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition (ASEE), 2020, pp. 35403-1-35403-12, doi:10.18260/1-2--35403. [Video Link]
  6. B. J. Skromme, C. Redshaw, A. Gupta, S. Gupta, P. Andrei, H. Erives, D. Bailey, W. L. Thompson, S. K. Bansal, and W. M. Barnard, "Interactive editing of circuits in a step-based tutoring system", Proceedings of the 2020 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition (ASEE) Virtual Annual Conference, 2020, doi: 10.18260/1-2--34859. [Video Link]
  7. B. J. Skromme, S. K. Bansal, W. M. Barnard, and M. A. O’Donnell, "Step-based tutoring software for complex procedures in circuit analysis," Proceedings of 2019 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), 2019, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/FIE43999.2019.9028520.
  8. B. J. Skromme, V. Seetharam, X. Gao, B. Korrapati, B. E. McNamara, Y. F. Huang, and D. H. Robinson, "Impact of step-based tutoring on student learning in linear circuit courses," Proceedings of 2016 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), 2016, pp. 1-9, doi: 10.1109/FIE.2016.7757638. [Slides]
  9. B. J. Skromme, P. J. Rayes, B. E. McNamara, V. Seetharam, X. Gao, T. Thompson, X. Wang, B. Cheng, Y. F. Huang, D. H. Robinson, Y. Astatke, J. Ross, and A. L. Holmes, "Impact of a step-based tutoring system on student learning and motivation," Proceedings of the Envisioning the Future of Undergraduate STEM Education: Research and Practice Symposium, 2016.
  10. B. J. Skromme, X. Gao, B. Korrapati, V. Seetharam, Y. Huang, and D. H. Robinson, "Interactive tutorial system for linear circuit analysis: Impact on learning and novel tutorials", Proceedings of 2016 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference & Exposition, New Orleans, Louisiana, 2016, doi: 10.18260/p.25439.
  11. B. J. Skromme, P. J. Rayes, B. E. McNamara, V. Seetharam, X. Gao, T. Thompson, X. Wang, B. Cheng, Y. F. Huang, and D. H. Robinson, "Step-based tutoring system for introductory linear circuit analysis," Proceedings of 2015 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), 2015, pp. 1-9, doi: 10.1109/FIE.2015.7344312. [Slides]
  12. B. J. Skromme, P. Rayes, B. McNamara, X. Wang, Y. Huang, D. H. Robinson, X. Gao, and T. Thompson, "Recent progress in step-based tutoring for linear circuit analysis courses", Proceedings of 2015 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference & Exposition, Seattle, Washington, 2015, pp. 14118-1–14118-16, doi: 10.18260/p.24648.
  13. B. J. Skromme, and D. Robinson, "Addressing barriers to learning in linear circuit analysis". Proceedings of 2015 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference & Exposition, Seattle, Washington, 2015, doi: 10.18260/p.23497. [Slides]
  14. B. J. Skromme, P. Rayes, B. Cheng, B. McNamara, Aa. S. Gibson, A. Barrus, J. M. Quick, R. K. Atkinson, Y. Huang, and D. H. Robinson, "Expansion and evaluation of a step-based tutorial program for linear circuit analysis", Proceedings of 2014 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference & Exposition, Indianapolis, Indiana, 2014, doi: 10.18260/1-2--20459.
  15. B. J. Skromme, P. J. Rayes, C. D. Whitlatch, Q. Wang, A. Barrus, J. M. Quick, R. K. Atkinson, and T. S. Frank, "Computer-aided instruction for introductory linear circuit analysis," Proceedings of 2013 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), 2013, pp. 314-319, doi: 10.1109/FIE.2013.6684839. [Slides]
  16. B. J. Skromme, Q. Wang, P. Rayes, J. M. Quick, R. K. Atkinson, T. Frank, "Teaching linear circuit analysis techniques with computers", Proceedings of 2013 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference & Exposition, Atlanta, Georgia, 2013, doi: 10.18260/1-2--22531.
  17. C. D. Whitlatch, Q. Wang, B. J. Skromme, "Automated problem and solution generation software for computer-aided instruction in elementary linear circuit analysis," Proceedings of 2012 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference & Exposition, San Antonio, Texas, 2012, doi:10.18260/1-2--21002.

Additional Presentations

  1. B. J. Skromme, "Step-based tutoring as a tool to support both remote and in-person learning of diverse students," workshop presented at NSF IUSE Summit, Washington, D.C., 2022.
  2. B. J. Skromme, W. Barnard, H. Erives-Contreras, and A. C. Chavez Lopez, "Promoting success of diverse students in gateway engineering courses using step-based tutoring," workshop presented at American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Minneapolis, MN, 2022. [Slides]
  3. B. J. Skromme, C. Redshaw, S. Gupta, A. Gupta, P. Andrei, H. Erives-Contreras, W. Thompson, D. Bailey, S. K. Bansal, and W. M. Barnard, "Interactive editing of circuits in a step-based tutoring system," Online Workshop on Interventions for ECEs@HSIs, October 30, 2020.
  4. B. J. Skromme, P. J. Rayes, B. E. McNamara, V. Seetharam, X. Gao, T. Thompson, X. Wang, B. Korrapati, B. Cheng, Y.-F. Huang, D. H. Robinson, Y. Astatke, J. Ross, and A. L. Holmes, "Impact of a step-based tutoring system on student learning and motivation," Symposium on Envisioning the Future of Undergraduate STEM Education: Research and Practice, Washington, 2016.
  5. B. J. Skromme, "A step-based tutorial program for linear circuit analysis," Invited Presentation at the Wiley EdTech Focus Group for Introductory Circuits, Orlando, FL, 2015.
  6. B. J. Skromme, "Limits and opportunities in online education: The role of step-based tutoring software," Invited Panel Presentation at the National Academy of Engineering Frontiers of Engineering Education Symposium, Irvine, CA, 2014. [Video Link]
  7. B. J. Skromme, "Tutorial software for linear circuits analysis courses and methods to improve conceptual understanding of circuits," seminar at the University of Notre Dame, Electrical Engineering Dept., 2014.

Posters

  1. ASEE Poster 2022
  2. FIE 2019 Poster
  3. ASEE 2016 Poster
  4. ASEE 2015 Poster
  5. ASEE 2014 Poster
  6. ASEE 2013 Poster
  7. ASEE 2012 Poster

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This material is based upon work supported by the Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Education and Human Resources (IUSE: EHR) Program of the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 1821628, and by the Transforming Undergraduate Education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Program of the National Science Foundation under Grant Nos. DUE-1044497 and DUE-1323773. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.