Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ960173
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 3
Abstractor: ERIC
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ISSN: ISSN-2158-0502
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A Cool Challenge
Roman, Harry T.
Technology and Engineering Teacher, v71 n4 p18-20 Dec 2011-Jan 2012
The world of man-made design is all around, in everyday objects and appliances people use without a second thought. In this exercise, students have an opportunity to challenge the common refrigerator's design--and improve it. This approach can be used with many other appliances.
Descriptors: Equipment, Design, Scoring Rubrics, Higher Education, Reliability, Validity, Perception, Peer Evaluation, Undergraduate Students, Teaching Methods, Class Activities, Technology
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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