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RESOURCES AND SERVICES FROM VTECC

VTECC researchers have developed a range of materials and workshops to help engineering faculty effectively support students' professional development. For more information about resources and workshops for your course or program, please email vtecc@vt.edu

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Teaching Interdisciplinary Design Teams

A website containing an overview of an interdisciplinary course taught at Virginia Tech complete with the course curriculum, modules, and student course deliverables.
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Mentoring Capstone Design Teams

A handout describing practices for faculty and professionals who work with engineering capstone design teams. Developed by J. Pembridge. (PDF)
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Facilitating Problem-Based Learning in First-Year Engineering

A handout describing practices for faculty working with first-year design teams in project- and problem-based learning environments. Developed by D. Hunter (PDF).

Workshops

VTECC staff offer workshops on a variety of topics, including

  • Mentoring and managing student project teams
  • Designing and assessing communication assignments
  • Designing and teaching interdisciplinary courses
  • Creating inclusive learning environments

We are also happy to work one on one with individual faculty or faculty teams; please contact us for more information.
Last Updated: 10/08/2016