Asking questions electronically
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Students who are reluctant to ask questions in science and mathematics classes often decide not to pursue careers in those fields regardless of how well they perform on tests. At Mines, a tool was created to overcome that barrier. Professor Frank Kolwalski in the Department of Physics developed InkSurvey, a Webbased software that supports electronic interaction between faculty and students during instruction. Even the most introverted students can ask questions in mathematics and physics courses without overtly interrupting the class. Assistant Professor Irene Polycarpou in the department of Mathematical and Computer Sciences is analyzing the software’s impact. Once tested on a broader scale, InkSurvey will likely be used throughout undergraduate instruction.
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