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Abstract
Developing deep understanding and problem solving skills requires intrinsic motivation, engagement and active
participation. However, in a project based learning environment, student appreciation and engagement is often
clearly divided whereas some students may engage and enjoy the challenge, others clearly disconnect and
express their discomfort in multiple ways. Extrinsic motivators have not proven effective to increase student
motivation and engagement. A new strategy that combines flipped classroom, context based learning, and other
activities that increase learning, intrinsic motivation, engagement and a positive sense of support and community
are presented. The strategy was tested in two senior level engineering courses with positive results.
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