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Implementation of Lessons Learned to Simulation-Based Reflection in a Digital Circuits Course

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Implementation of Lessons Learned to Simulation-Based Reflection in a Digital Circuits Course

Samuel J Dickerson ​✉ 1 , Renee M Clark 2

1 Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, PA, Pittsburgh, USA
2 Industrial Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, PA, Pittsburgh, USA

Abstract

A unique method for promoting reflection among engineering students was used in the present study involving a digital circuits course. The method combined computer-based simulation for digital circuit design with reflective-thought prompts after a midterm exam for post-exam analysis and reflection. This method was first implemented in a microelectronics course using the SPICE simulator. Lessons learned from the initial implementation were applied to the digital circuits course. These lessons learned included the need to scaffold students in the use of the simulation tool for reflection, the need to balance frequency of reflection with student workload and fatigue, and question prompts that voluntarily elicit broad thought after a milestone event such as a midterm exam (versus a quiz).

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