2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Comparing a United States-based and an International Academic Campus Students' Learning Experience Using Face-to-Face and Synchronous Modes: An Observation in Undergraduate Engineering Classes

Presented at International Division (INTL): Navigating Risks and Cross-Cultural Challenges

The benefits and convenience of distance education were widely documented in academic journals and presented and discussed at several international gatherings and symposia; however, it did not become entirely a fully adopted approach until the COVID-19 pandemic spread globally. COVID-19 brought new challenges around the globe; however, its most significant challenge was ensuring students at all levels could continue their education, while educational institutions were shut down and face-to-face instruction came to a complete halt globally in the spring of 2020.

During the pandemic, a US based university with international campus located in the Middle East followed the recommended delivery methods that the university implemented in March 2020. This presentation reports the results of an empirical study conducted at these two campuses in two undergraduate courses that adopted distant learning methods. Further, this presentation compares the results of a survey conducted on both campuses to determine their differences. The survey was administered to students in remote inclass (synchronous) and face-to-face learning. A Chi-Square comparison of the results was conducted, and several conclusions were drawn that helped better understand the difference between these two modes of education.

Authors

Dr. Albertus Retnanto http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2015-1634 Texas A&M University at Qatar [biography]

Dr. Albertus Retnanto is a Program Chair and Professor of the Practice of Petroleum Engineering at Texas A&M University at Qatar and has been in the Petroleum Engineering program since 2009. He received his Ph.D. degree in Petroleum Engineering from Texas A&M University. He held a Principal position with Schlumberger and has more than 18 years of experience worldwide in technical and management positions in well testing, field development, and production enhancement. He served as SPE Drilling & Completion journal review chairman, SPE Cedric K. Ferguson Medal Award committee member, SPE Drilling, and Completion Advisory committee, and SPE advanced technology workshops. He received the A Peer Apart SPE Award, which is dedicated to the technical excellence of authors to the industry. He received the Associate of Former Student of Texas A&M University College-level Distinguished Achievement Award in Teaching and Distinguished Achievement for Petroleum Engineering Faculty, Society of Petroleum Engineers-Middle East & North Africa Region. Dr. Retnanto is an active Program Evaluator (PEV) with the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET.
Dr. Magdy Akladios University of Houston-Clear Lake [biography]

Dr. Magdy Akladios is a Professor of Occupational Safety & Health at the University of Houston-Clear Lake. He is also the founding Department Chair of the Physical & Applied Sciences department. Dr. Akladios holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, a master’s degree in industrial engineering, a master’s degree in occupational health & safety (Industrial Hygiene), an MBA, and a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering. In addition, he holds multiple professional board certifications including Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE), Certified Safety & Health Manager (CSHM), and Certified Member of the Egyptian Syndicate for Mechanical Engineers. He is also a member of the Industrial Engineers' Honorary Society (Alpha-Pi-Mu), a member of the Human Factors & Ergonomics Society (HFES), a member of the American Society for Safety Professionals (ASSP), a Senior Member of the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE), and a Senior Member of the Industrial Engineering & Operations Management Society (IEOM).
Dr. Hamid R. Parsaei Texas A&M University [biography]

Hamid R. Parsaei is a professor of industrial and systems engineering and director of accreditation and assessment in the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University. Dr. Parsaei is also a Professor at the Department of Multidisciplinary Engineering. He is a registered professional engineer and an ASEE Life Fellow.

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