ENGAGE: A DSP learning paradigm for an engineering age

ENGAGE is an innovative engineering learning paradigm and technology based on presenting a student with challenges framed in real-world scenarios. Defined within a scenario-based learning model, this approach requires students to make technical and non-technical decisions to successfully complete a session. These activities therefore emulate the engineering decision-making processes found in the workplace. ENGAGE responds to incorrect answers or a flawed conceptual understanding with immediate remediation. Using software that only recently has become commercially available, scenario-based learning modules are being developed for use in undergraduate and graduate DSP instruction. This paper reports on these activities and accomplishments.