A Hybrid Flipped First-Year Engineering Course

Abstract

A hybrid flipped course has been used for two years in a first year engineering course at Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ, USA. In the Fall 2013 semester there were 12 sections of 20 -25 students. The course is considered a "hybrid" because the textbook and a majority of the homework exercises are delivered online. The course is considered "flipped" because students are quizzed (online) on the course ebook before material is covered in class. This allows instructors to focus on more advanced and active learning during class time.