The LAB@FUTURE Project - Moving Towards the Future of E-Learning

This paper presents Lab@Future, an advanced e-learning platform that uses novel Information and Communication Technologies to support and expand laboratory teaching practices. For this purpose, Lab@Future uses real and computer-generated objects that are interfaced using mechatronic systems, augmented reality, mobile technologies and 3D multi user environments. The main aim is to develop and demonstrate technological support for practical experiments in the following focused subjects namely: Fluid Dynamics - Science subject in Germany, Geometry - Mathematics subject in Austria, History and Environmental Awareness – Arts and Humanities subjects in Greece and Slovenia. In order to pedagogically enhance the design and functional aspects of this e-learning technology, we are investigating the dialogical operationalisation of learning theories so as to leverage our understanding of teaching and learning practices in the targeted context of deployment

A Hands-On, Active Learning Approach to Increasing Manufacturing Knowledge in Engineering Students

This paper describes a new learning module implemented as part of the senior capstone design course at Marquette University to teach engineering students about basic manufacturing processes, lean manufacturing principles, and design for manufacturability. The module includes several examples of active and student centered learning as part of an in-class assembly line simulation exercise. Students reflected on this experience, and suggested process improvements to save time, reduce cost and waste, and improve the assembly line process. They learned of the importance of manufacturing documentation, process design, and design for assembly. At the end of the module, students understood the importance of designing a product not only for the end user, but also for the assemblers and inspectors. Details of the module design and implementation will be presented along with comments from students

Computing and data processing

The applications of computers and data processing to astronomy are discussed. Among the topics covered are the emerging national information infrastructure, workstations and supercomputers, supertelescopes, digital astronomy, astrophysics in a numerical laboratory, community software, archiving of ground-based observations, dynamical simulations of complex systems, plasma astrophysics, and the remote control of fourth dimension supercomputers

ПЕРШИЙ ДОСВІД ВИКОРИСТАННЯ СИСТЕМИ СИМУЛЯЦІЙНОГО ІНТЕРАКТИВНОГО НАВЧАННЯ BODY INTERACT ЯК СКЛАДОВОЇ АТЕСТАЦІЇ ЛІКАРІВ-ІНТЕРНІВ

The article presents the first experience of using the Body Interact simulation interactive training system as a stage of interns’ attestation. Descriptions and principles of operation with “virtual patient” system are given. The exam procedure with individual workstations installed on laptops is described. The grading criteria and evaluation principles for work with Body Interact system are defined. Examination results of 47 interns in the specialty “Internal Diseases” and “General Practice – Family Medicine” are analyzed according to virtual clinical scenarios “Acute coronary syndrome with ST segment elevation”, “Pulmonary embolism”, “Acute left ventricular insufficiency”, “Hypoglycemia” and ”Acute disorders of cerebral circulation”. The main mistakes are identified and systematized on the basis of the analysis of individual step-by-step reports of work results on the simulation training system Body Interact. Steps for optimizing the system and expanding the experience of its usage in order to make the attestation of final courses students are suggested.У статті представлено перший досвід використання системи симуляційного інтерактивного навчання Body Interact як етапу атестації лікарів-інтернів. Описано основні принципи роботи із «віртуальним пацієнтом». Викладено методику проведення іспиту з використанням індивідуальних робочих станцій, встановлених на ноутбуках. Визначено критерії та принципи оцінювання роботи на системі симуляційного інтерактивного навчання BodyInteract. Проаналізовано результати іспиту у 47 лікарів-інтернів за фахом «Внутрішні хвороби» та «Загальна практика – сімейна-медицина» за віртуальними клінічними сценаріями «гострий коронарний синдром з елевацією сегмента ST», «тромбоемболія легеневої артерії», «гостра лівошлуночкова недостатність», «гіпоглікемія» та «гостре порушення мозкового кровообігу». Визначено та систематизовано основні помилки лікарів-інтернів на основі аналізу індивідуальних покрокових звітів результатів роботи на системі симуляційного навчання Body Interact. Запропоновано кроки до оптимізації використання системи та розширення досвіду її використання для атестації студентів випускних курсів

Uniform CPA examination content specifications update study: Information technology knowledge required by CPAs in public accounting

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Ames life science telescience testbed evaluation

Eight surrogate spaceflight mission specialists participated in a real-time evaluation of remote coaching using the Ames Life Science Telescience Testbed facility. This facility consisted of three remotely located nodes: (1) a prototype Space Station glovebox; (2) a ground control station; and (3) a principal investigator's (PI) work area. The major objective of this project was to evaluate the effectiveness of telescience techniques and hardware to support three realistic remote coaching science procedures: plant seed germinator charging, plant sample acquisition and preservation, and remote plant observation with ground coaching. Each scenario was performed by a subject acting as flight mission specialist, interacting with a payload operations manager and a principal investigator expert. All three groups were physically isolated from each other yet linked by duplex audio and color video communication channels and networked computer workstations. Workload ratings were made by the flight and ground crewpersons immediately after completing their assigned tasks. Time to complete each scientific procedural step was recorded automatically. Two expert observers also made performance ratings and various error assessments. The results are presented and discussed

Special Libraries, Summer 1992

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The Faculty Notebook, September 2016

The Faculty Notebook is published periodically by the Office of the Provost at Gettysburg College to bring to the attention of the campus community accomplishments and activities of academic interest. Faculty are encouraged to submit materials for consideration for publication to the Associate Provost for Faculty Development. Copies of this publication are available at the Office of the Provost