Engineering Class Pilots the Flip Class

Many college students have experienced moments when they wish they could stay in their beds but still get credit for going to class, especially during the icy winter months. With the new concept of a flip class here at Manhattan, this may become a reality. A “flip class” means exactly what its name implies. It is the opposite of a regular class where the lecture … Continue reading Engineering Class Pilots the Flip Class

Smartphones: Distractions or Learning Tools?

You have likely been sitting in class and seen a fellow student on their phone, or maybe it was you who checked your phone amidst the boredom of a “too long lecture.” Regardless, technology—and smartphones in particular—have found their way into classrooms. With all the educational benefits that technology has come to offer us, there have been some major drawbacks too. The pros and cons … Continue reading Smartphones: Distractions or Learning Tools?