A novel approach of multimedia instruction applications in engineering education

Effective use of educational technology depends on knowledge of why and how to utilize technology to solve teaching and learning problems. The present study first conducts a systematic literature review of the limited studies undertaken on multimedia instruction applications for engineering education to critique the current status of knowledge in this area. The conventional qualitative content analysis method was employed for data analysis. The results highlighted the incompatibility of three basic educational elements i.e. engineering curriculum, educational resources and engineering students’ learning characteristics all of which posed major challenges in teaching and learning engineering courses. Multimedia instruction enhances engineering students’ understanding of engineering concepts, procedures, problems and solutions through direct visualization. Furthermore, it could indirectly assist students in achieving higher order learning levels and skills through enhancing or supporting educational resources and increasing students’ motivation. Mobile multimedia instruction and a student-generated multimedia learning approach to improve engineering education are suggested for future research

A novel approach of multimedia instruction applications in engineering education

Effective use of educational technology depends on knowledge of why and how to utilize technology to solve teaching and learning problems. The present study first conducts a systematic literature review of the limited studies undertaken on multimedia instruction applications for engineering education to critique the current status of knowledge in this area. The conventional qualitative content analysis method was employed for data analysis. The results highlighted the incompatibility of three basic educational elements i.e. engineering curriculum, educational resources and engineering students’ learning characteristics all of which posed major challenges in teaching and learning engineering courses. Multimedia instruction enhances engineering students’ understanding of engineering concepts, procedures, problems and solutions through direct visualization. Furthermore, it could indirectly assist students in achieving higher order learning levels and skills through enhancing or supporting educational resources and increasing students’ motivation. Mobile multimedia instruction and a student-generated multimedia learning approach to improve engineering education are suggested for future research. © 2005-2016 JATIT & LLS. All rights reserve

SOFTWARE EDUCACIONAL PARA O ENSINO DE INVENTÁRIO FLORESTAL

Os processos de amostragem correspondem a um importante conteúdo na disciplina de Inventário Florestal dos cursos de Engenharia Florestal. Este artigo demonstra o desenvolvimento e o uso de um software de aprendizado que propõe ao estudante o exercício de 16 processos de amostragem diferentes. A aplicação desenvolvida não precisa ser instalada e é acessada pela Internet. Os dados utilizados são gerados individualmente para cada aluno e a correção dos exercícios é realizada de forma automática. O modelo APDIA (Análise, Projeto, Desenvolvimento, Implementação e Avaliação) e a técnica de prototipagem da Engenharia de Software foram utilizados na construção desta aplicação. Utilizou-se a pesquisa avaliativa, por meio de um questionário que foi aplicado aos alunos da disciplina de Inventário Florestal, do curso de graduação em Engenharia Florestal da Universidade Federal do Paraná. Essa avaliação revelou que a percepção dos alunos foi positiva em relação ao software nos seguintes critérios: benefício educacional, facilidade de uso e interesse futuro. O sistema de pontuação do software teve a concordância parcial entre os alunos