Amy Thompson

ORCID: 0000-0002-1371-0410
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Research Areas
  • Experimental Learning in Engineering
  • Engineering Education and Curriculum Development
  • Higher Education and Employability
  • Diverse Educational Innovations Studies
  • Collaborative Teaching and Inclusion
  • Higher Education Learning Practices
  • Information Systems Education and Curriculum Development
  • Gender and Technology in Education
  • Child Development and Digital Technology
  • Educational Strategies and Epistemologies
  • Systems Engineering Methodologies and Applications
  • Reflective Practices in Education
  • Canadian Policy and Governance
  • Outsourcing and Supply Chain Management
  • Operations Management Techniques
  • Literacy, Media, and Education
  • Higher Education Research Studies
  • Literature, Film, and Journalism Analysis
  • Quality and Supply Management
  • Historical Economic and Social Studies
  • Digital Games and Media
  • Adult and Continuing Education Topics
  • Digital Rights Management and Security
  • Music and Audio Processing
  • Radio, Podcasts, and Digital Media

National University of Ireland, Maynooth
2020-2021

University of Central Arkansas
2016-2021

Conway School of Landscape Design
2021

University of New Haven
2020

University of Massachusetts Amherst
2020

University of Rhode Island
2008-2020

University of Cambridge
2020

University of Wollongong
2020

10.1001/jama.2015.6296 article EN JAMA 2015-06-09

This paper discusses three case studies where graduate students worked alongside undergraduate on projects suggested by local companies. In the first case, were assigned to work in teams with students, and later continued project fulfill both company expectations publication of a conference paper. second student who had previously completed course working instructor thesis an industry study. The masterpsilas proposed involvement new team next time was offered, separate, but related area...

10.1109/fie.2008.4720681 article EN 2008-10-01

Reading and writing are fundamental skills students need to succeed in college, making literacy development an issue of education equity. The can be content-specific, indicating faculty members across disciplines support student appropriate skills. extent which is likely associated with their literacy-focused equity mindset. goal our research was document the mindset multiple disciplines. We gathered a combination quantitative qualitative data from 345 college using survey. found variations...

10.5539/hes.v12n1p26 article EN Higher Education Studies 2021-12-15

Abstract NOTE: The first page of text has been automatically extracted and included below in lieu an abstract Model for Coordination Management Resources Multiple Sections Active Learning Style Freshman Course Much research recent years verified that active learning style approach to freshman engineering design courses adds value undergraduate programs improves retention rates. Many universities have established First Year Programs coordinate the activities classes year students. However,...

10.18260/1-2--5172 article EN 2020-09-03

Co-curricular engagement is an essential a part of the student experience in Australian higher education institutions. Whilst there wide acknowledgement benefits students participating co-curricular activities, formally recognising for knowledge, skills and experiences that they have gained through learning has only recently emerged context. This practice paper will describe one university’s approach developing implementing recognition framework. UOWx sits at core University Wollongong’s...

10.4995/head20.2020.11062 article EN cc-by 8th International Conference on Higher Education Advances (HEAd'22) 2020-05-30

Programming support services for introductory programmers have seen a rise in popularity recent years with third level institutions around the world providing “safe spaces” students to practice their programming skills and get supports without risk of being judged by anyone. These appear many different structures including Support Centres, Software Studios help desks. The common trend however is that all users these services, general, report service has helped them studies garnered more...

10.4995/head20.2020.11118 article EN cc-by 8th International Conference on Higher Education Advances (HEAd'22) 2020-05-30

This paper aims to investigate the effectiveness of automatic grading systems, with a focus on their uses within Computer Science. Automatic systems have seen rise in popularity recent years publications concerning usually linked specific system. will discuss factors that need be considered when using grading, regardless which system is being used, and make recommendations for each factor. discussion based authors' experience an CS1 environment. From research conducted, many elements should...

10.4995/head21.2021.13045 article EN cc-by 8th International Conference on Higher Education Advances (HEAd'22) 2021-06-22

10.1080/03612759.1991.9949257 article EN History Reviews of New Books 1991-01-01
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