Winter Quarter 2011 Course Announcement

ENGR110/210
Perspectives in Assistive Technology

David L. Jaffe, MS and Professor Drew Nelson
Tuesdays & Thursdays   4:15pm - 5:30pm
Main Quad, Building 370, Classroom 370

Student's Comments - Winter 2010


From student's course comments and personal reflections:

General comments:

I was looking for a seminar on different aspects of assistive technology, and this was it.

[the course] exceeded my expectations

In is breath, [the course] exceeded expectations

I loved the course instructor and student interaction

Five-star recommendation [of course to other students]

I liked the [pre-lecture on the] history of lots of devices

A good set of speakers with just a few disappointments

There was a wide range of [lecture] topics that made the course interesting

My expectations were more than met and the course was quite interactive and a lot of fun.

I'm thankful for having taken ENGR 110 as it introduced me to a new branch of engineering and on a personal level, it broadened and deepened my thinking, made me a better problem solver, a more understanding student, and, most importantly, a better informed citizen of the world.

It is hard to deny that ENGR 110 has been absolutely one of my favorite classes at Stanford - I have enjoyed every lecture, every conversation, and every discussion!

In response to the question: Why did you decide to enroll in the course?

An interest in Assistive Technology. I was an MIT undergrad and there wasn't a course there that covered assistive technology broadly (only the wheelchair design class, and I'm more interested in blindness, visual impairment).

Interest in medical devices. Wanted to work on a project.

Interested in medical devices

Interested in the field because I am a consumer of assistive technology.

I enjoy learning new things.

I am curious and passionate about Universal Design.

As a colleague of the instructor, I attended the lectures.

From student's online course evaluation:

There was a very good selection of different topics relating to assistive technology. I would definitely take this class again hoping to see even more speakers!

Words that come to mind when I think of Dave Jaffe: extremely friendly, understanding, open, flexible.

Was very helpful in providing assistance when needed in the projects. Was very positive and friendly toward the students and members of the Stanford community.

The project assignments were formatted clearly. The presentations were a wonderful way of helping students get involved with the Stanford community.

Every piece and bit of the class was most excellent!

Materials were well-designed and structured within the course. The lectures were interesting and the members of the community motivated the students in their lectures.

Great course --- no other course like it! Great instructor! Just a wonderful, life changing experience.

The projects were fun in this course and they gave me deeper insight on people with disabilities.

Thank you Dave for putting so much effort into such a great course!

From student's and community member's emails:

The lectures are amazing.

I love this class! Trouble is, after today's presentation, I can't turn off my brain. It's like a natural high.

I learned a great deal about how to incorporate the engineering aspect to the clinical side.

Thanks for making this possible, Dave - good to have a venue for such an interesting collection of people!

Thank you for your great class and for making [lecture] materials available.

I didn't think I would ever make it into the Stanford News. =)

I really enjoyed taking your class.

Previous year's comments

2009
2008


Updated 09/08/2010

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