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

Internet com a laboratori virtual dins de l'ensenyament d'Enginyeria de Materials

L'objectiu principal d'aquest projecte és seleccionar i exposar una sèrie de recursos disponibles a Internet, que permetin complementar o facilitar l'aprenentatge dels continguts de la titulació d'Enginyeria de Materials. Al llarg del treball es presenten un total de 124 animacions de diferents temàtiques. La majoria d'elles provenen de pàgines web d'universitats i centres involucrats en l'estudi de materials. També s'exposa una animació d'elaboració pròpia, així com el fonament teòric en què es basa. Cal destacar que l'ús d'applets en l'ensenyament d'Enginyeria de Materials no implica una despesa econòmica extra, i que està d'acord amb les directrius de generar els mínims residus i de fomentar la reducció en origen, establertes en el Pla d'Acció Local per a la Sostenibilitat de la UAB. Gràcies també a la facilitat d'ús, els applets tenen un futur prometedor en l'ensenyament de moltes matèries.The aim of this project is to select and expose a wide range of online available resources, which allow you to complement or facilitate learning Materials Engineering's contents. This work presents 124 animations about different topics. Most of them are from websites of universities and centers which are involved in the study of materials. In addition, a self-made animation, as well as the main theory behind it, is presented. The use of applets for teaching Materials Engineering involves no extra costs, and it also agrees with the guidelines of generating minimum waste and promoting reduction in the source, established in the UAB's Plan for the Sustainability. Furthermore, applets have a promising future in education due to their facility of use.Nota: Aquest document conté originàriament altre material i/o programari només consultable a la Biblioteca de Ciència i Tecnologia

Intelligent performance assessment in a virtual electronic laboratory

Laboratory work, in the undergraduate engineering course, is aimed at enhancing students’ understanding of taught concepts and integrating theory and practice. This demands that laboratory work is synchronised with lectures in order to maximise its derivable learning outcomes, measurable through assessment. The typical high costs of raditional engineering laboratory, which often militates against its increased use and the synchronisation of laboratory and lectures, have, in addition to other factors, catalysed the increased adoption of virtual laboratories as a complement to the traditional engineering laboratory. In extreme cases, virtual laboratories could serve as alternative means of providing, albeit simulated, meaningful practical experiences. A Virtual Electronic Laboratory (VEL), which can be used to undertake a range of undergraduate electronic engineering curriculum-based laboratory activities, in a realistic manner, has been implemented as part of the work presented in this thesis. The VEL incorporates a Bayesian Network (BN)-based model for the performance assessment of students’ laboratory work in the VEL. Detailed descriptions of the VEL and the assessment model are given. The evaluation of the entire system is in two phases: evaluation of the VEL as a tool for facilitating students’ deeper understanding of fundamental engineering concepts taught in lectures; and evaluation of the assessment model within the context of the VEL environment. The VEL is evaluated at two different engineering faculties, in two separate universities. Results from the evaluation of the VEL show the effectiveness of the VEL to enhance students’ learning, in the light of appropriate learning scenarios, and provide evidence and support for the use of virtual laboratories in the engineering educational context. Performance data, extracted from students’ behaviour logs (captured and recorded during the evaluation of the VEL) are used to evaluate the assessment model. Results of the evaluation demonstrate the effectiveness of the model as an assessment tool, and the practicability of the performance assessment of students’ laboratory work from their observed behaviour in a virtual learning environment.EThOS - Electronic Theses Online ServiceGBUnited Kingdo