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A laboratory project on the theory, fabrication, and characterization of a silicon-on-insulator micro-comb drive actuator with fixed-fixed beams / Abada, K. in IEEE transactions on education, Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) 

Public ISBD [article]  in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) . - pp. 1 - 8 Titre : A laboratory project on the theory, fabrication, and characterization of a silicon-on-insulator micro-comb drive actuator with fixed-fixed beams Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Abada, K., Auteur ; Leseman, Z.C., Auteur Année de publication : 2013 Article en page(s) : pp. 1 - 8 Note générale : education Langues : Français (fre) Mots-clés : curriculum  development;  electrostatic  actuators;  engineering  education;  microactuators;  microelectromechanical  systems;  multidisciplinary  course Résumé : A laboratory course on the theory, fabrication, and characterization of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices for a multidisciplinary audience of graduate students at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, has been developed. Hands-on experience in the cleanroom has attracted graduate students from across the university's engineering and science campuses, including students from the Nano-Science and Micro Systems program, itself an interdisciplinary program. This course has been offered yearly for the last four years (since 2007) at the University of New Mexico. In one project from the class, a MEMS actuator is fabricated. This paper details the theory, fabrication steps, and characterization of a silicon-on-insulator (SOI) comb drive actuator that relies on fixed-fixed beams for its restoring force. Discussions include force generation by comb drives and a linear and nonlinear description of the restoring force applied by the fixed-fixed beams. Course assessment data is given from 79 students from three semesters, based on which the effectiveness of the laboratory project is evaluated. En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=5716699&sortType%3Das [...] [article] A laboratory project on the theory, fabrication, and characterization of a silicon-on-insulator micro-comb drive actuator with fixed-fixed beams [texte imprimé] / Abada, K., Auteur ; Leseman, Z.C., Auteur . - 2013 . - pp. 1 - 8. education Langues : Français (fre) in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) . - pp. 1 - 8 Mots-clés : curriculum  development;  electrostatic  actuators;  engineering  education;  microactuators;  microelectromechanical  systems;  multidisciplinary  course Résumé : A laboratory course on the theory, fabrication, and characterization of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices for a multidisciplinary audience of graduate students at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, has been developed. Hands-on experience in the cleanroom has attracted graduate students from across the university's engineering and science campuses, including students from the Nano-Science and Micro Systems program, itself an interdisciplinary program. This course has been offered yearly for the last four years (since 2007) at the University of New Mexico. In one project from the class, a MEMS actuator is fabricated. This paper details the theory, fabrication steps, and characterization of a silicon-on-insulator (SOI) comb drive actuator that relies on fixed-fixed beams for its restoring force. Discussions include force generation by comb drives and a linear and nonlinear description of the restoring force applied by the fixed-fixed beams. Course assessment data is given from 79 students from three semesters, based on which the effectiveness of the laboratory project is evaluated. En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=5716699&sortType%3Das [...]

Automatic error analysis using intervals / Rothwell, E.J. in IEEE transactions on education, Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) 

Public ISBD [article]  in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) . - pp. 9 - 15 Titre : Automatic error analysis using intervals Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Rothwell, E.J., Auteur ; Cloud, M.J., Auteur Année de publication : 2013 Article en page(s) : pp. 9 - 15 Note générale : education Langues : Français (fre) Mots-clés : dielectric  measurements;  error  analysis;  impedance  measurement;  laboratories;  student  experiments Résumé : A technique for automatic error analysis using interval mathematics is introduced. A comparison to standard error propagation methods shows that in cases involving complicated formulas, the interval approach gives comparable error estimates with much less effort. Several examples are considered, and numerical errors are computed using the INTLAB extension to MATLAB. Two laboratory experiments are examined, and measured data are used to explore the applicability of interval analysis under typical experimental conditions. Because of the simplicity of using interval analysis, and because of its easy implementation in MATLAB, error analysis may be introduced in the earliest electrical engineering lab classes. This provides students with a crucial skill that will be valuable throughout their engineering studies. En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=5711698&sortType%3Das [...] [article] Automatic error analysis using intervals [texte imprimé] / Rothwell, E.J., Auteur ; Cloud, M.J., Auteur . - 2013 . - pp. 9 - 15. education Langues : Français (fre) in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) . - pp. 9 - 15 Mots-clés : dielectric  measurements;  error  analysis;  impedance  measurement;  laboratories;  student  experiments Résumé : A technique for automatic error analysis using interval mathematics is introduced. A comparison to standard error propagation methods shows that in cases involving complicated formulas, the interval approach gives comparable error estimates with much less effort. Several examples are considered, and numerical errors are computed using the INTLAB extension to MATLAB. Two laboratory experiments are examined, and measured data are used to explore the applicability of interval analysis under typical experimental conditions. Because of the simplicity of using interval analysis, and because of its easy implementation in MATLAB, error analysis may be introduced in the earliest electrical engineering lab classes. This provides students with a crucial skill that will be valuable throughout their engineering studies. En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=5711698&sortType%3Das [...]

The use of enhanced guided notes in an electric circuit class / Lawanto, O. in IEEE transactions on education, Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) 

Public ISBD [article]  in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) . - pp. 16 - 21 Titre : The use of enhanced guided notes in an electric circuit class : an exploratory study Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Lawanto, O., Auteur Année de publication : 2013 Article en page(s) : pp. 16 - 21 Note générale : education Langues : Français (fre) Mots-clés : conceptual  information;  electric  circuit;  enhanced  guided  notes;  metacognitive  knowledge;  problem  solving Résumé : This study was conducted to evaluate students' (n=70) learning performance after their participation in lectures using enhanced guided notes (EGN) in an electric circuits course for non-electrical engineering students. Unlike traditional guided notes, EGN include questions that prompt students to evaluate their metacognitive knowledge. The results of the study demonstrate a significant increase in student learning performance with the application of EGN, as measured by an AC/DC Circuit Concept Inventory. Students reacted positively to the use of the EGN in a survey given to assess their learning experience. En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=5716700&sortType%3Das [...] [article] The use of enhanced guided notes in an electric circuit class : an exploratory study [texte imprimé] / Lawanto, O., Auteur . - 2013 . - pp. 16 - 21. education Langues : Français (fre) in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) . - pp. 16 - 21 Mots-clés : conceptual  information;  electric  circuit;  enhanced  guided  notes;  metacognitive  knowledge;  problem  solving Résumé : This study was conducted to evaluate students' (n=70) learning performance after their participation in lectures using enhanced guided notes (EGN) in an electric circuits course for non-electrical engineering students. Unlike traditional guided notes, EGN include questions that prompt students to evaluate their metacognitive knowledge. The results of the study demonstrate a significant increase in student learning performance with the application of EGN, as measured by an AC/DC Circuit Concept Inventory. Students reacted positively to the use of the EGN in a survey given to assess their learning experience. En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=5716700&sortType%3Das [...]

The issue of (software) plagiarism / Chuda, D. in IEEE transactions on education, Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) 

Public ISBD [article]  in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) . - pp. 22 - 28 Titre : The issue of (software) plagiarism : a student view Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Chuda, D., Auteur ; Navrat, P., Auteur ; Kovacova, B., Auteur Année de publication : 2013 Article en page(s) : pp. 22 - 28 Note générale : education Langues : Français (fre) Mots-clés : computer  science  education;  plagiarism;  programming;  software;  text  analysis Résumé : The issue of plagiarism is discussed in the context of university education in disciplines related to computing. The focus is therefore mainly on software plagiarism. First, however, a case is made for the claim that the most important reason that plagiarism cannot be tolerated lies in the essence of the concept of a university as it is rooted in the Western cultural tradition. The main contribution of this paper is in providing firsthand insight into students' views on some of the delicate questions related to student plagiarism. However, this paper presents views from both sides of the question, including the views of staff members. This paper is quite unique in that it is coauthored by students who provide independent comments and recommendations. En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=5720272&sortType%3Das [...] [article] The issue of (software) plagiarism : a student view [texte imprimé] / Chuda, D., Auteur ; Navrat, P., Auteur ; Kovacova, B., Auteur . - 2013 . - pp. 22 - 28. education Langues : Français (fre) in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) . - pp. 22 - 28 Mots-clés : computer  science  education;  plagiarism;  programming;  software;  text  analysis Résumé : The issue of plagiarism is discussed in the context of university education in disciplines related to computing. The focus is therefore mainly on software plagiarism. First, however, a case is made for the claim that the most important reason that plagiarism cannot be tolerated lies in the essence of the concept of a university as it is rooted in the Western cultural tradition. The main contribution of this paper is in providing firsthand insight into students' views on some of the delicate questions related to student plagiarism. However, this paper presents views from both sides of the question, including the views of staff members. This paper is quite unique in that it is coauthored by students who provide independent comments and recommendations. En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=5720272&sortType%3Das [...]

An investigation into the understanding and skills of first-year electrical engineering students / Smaill, C.R. in IEEE transactions on education, Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) 

Public ISBD [article]  in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) . - pp. 29 - 35 Titre : An investigation into the understanding and skills of first-year electrical engineering students Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Smaill, C.R., Auteur ; Rowe, G.B., Auteur ; Godfrey, E., Auteur Année de publication : 2013 Article en page(s) : pp. 29 - 35 Note générale : education Langues : Français (fre) Mots-clés : conceptual  misunderstandings;  diagnostic  testing;  electric  circuits;  electrical  engineering  education;  freshmen  engineering  courses Résumé : In response to demands from industry and the profession for more graduates, first-year engineering numbers have grown considerably over the last decade, matched by an increasing diversity of academic backgrounds. In order to support first-year students effectively, and ensure the courses they take remain appropriately pitched, the academic preparedness of these students must be determined. Since 2007, the lecturers in the compulsory first-year Electrical and Digital Systems course at the University of Auckland (UoA), Auckland, New Zealand, have administered a short diagnostic test to determine the level of conceptual understanding of electricity and electromagnetics possessed by the incoming students. This paper presents and discusses student understanding of dc circuit theory as revealed by the diagnostic test and subsequent investigations. The evidence is indicative of both flawed conceptual models and context-triggered misapplication of fundamental rules. Parallels are drawn with the results of research conducted elsewhere, indicating the misconceptions are robust and pervasive, crossing institutional and national boundaries. Not only are concepts such as current and voltage poorly understood, but even more basic concepts such as series and parallel connections are confusing for a significant number of students. Understanding the incorrect models that underlie these basic misconceptions is the first step to correcting them. Only then can students proceed to the more advanced concepts that engineering graduates are required to master. En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=5722055&sortType%3Das [...] [article] An investigation into the understanding and skills of first-year electrical engineering students [texte imprimé] / Smaill, C.R., Auteur ; Rowe, G.B., Auteur ; Godfrey, E., Auteur . - 2013 . - pp. 29 - 35. education Langues : Français (fre) in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) . - pp. 29 - 35 Mots-clés : conceptual  misunderstandings;  diagnostic  testing;  electric  circuits;  electrical  engineering  education;  freshmen  engineering  courses Résumé : In response to demands from industry and the profession for more graduates, first-year engineering numbers have grown considerably over the last decade, matched by an increasing diversity of academic backgrounds. In order to support first-year students effectively, and ensure the courses they take remain appropriately pitched, the academic preparedness of these students must be determined. Since 2007, the lecturers in the compulsory first-year Electrical and Digital Systems course at the University of Auckland (UoA), Auckland, New Zealand, have administered a short diagnostic test to determine the level of conceptual understanding of electricity and electromagnetics possessed by the incoming students. This paper presents and discusses student understanding of dc circuit theory as revealed by the diagnostic test and subsequent investigations. The evidence is indicative of both flawed conceptual models and context-triggered misapplication of fundamental rules. Parallels are drawn with the results of research conducted elsewhere, indicating the misconceptions are robust and pervasive, crossing institutional and national boundaries. Not only are concepts such as current and voltage poorly understood, but even more basic concepts such as series and parallel connections are confusing for a significant number of students. Understanding the incorrect models that underlie these basic misconceptions is the first step to correcting them. Only then can students proceed to the more advanced concepts that engineering graduates are required to master. En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=5722055&sortType%3Das [...]

Generalized simulation model for a switched-mode power supply design course using MATLAB/SIMULINK / Wei-Hsin Liao in IEEE transactions on education, Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) 

Public ISBD [article]  in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) . - pp. 36 - 47 Titre : Generalized simulation model for a switched-mode power supply design course using MATLAB/SIMULINK Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Wei-Hsin Liao, Auteur ; Shun-Chung Wang, Auteur ; Yi-Hua Liu, Auteur Année de publication : 2013 Article en page(s) : pp. 36 - 47 Note générale : education Langues : Français (fre) Mots-clés : ac–dc  power  conversion;  dc–dc  power  conversion;  power  electronics;  pulse-width  modulated  power  converters;  switched-mode  power  supplies Résumé : Switched-mode power supplies (SMPS) are becoming an essential part of many electronic systems as the industry drives toward miniaturization and energy efficiency. However, practical SMPS design courses are seldom offered. In this paper, a generalized MATLAB/SIMULINK modeling technique is first presented. A proposed practical SMPS design course at Lunghua University, Taiwan, which incorporates this technique, is then described. In order to validate the correctness of the proposed modeling technique, four prototype SMPS are provided in this paper. These prototype circuits also serve as the laboratory section of the proposed course. The main objective of the course is to teach final-year undergraduate students and first-year Master's students how to design an SMPS in real life. The positive response from students indicates that the proposed technique is useful for SMPS design courses. En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=5722054&sortType%3Das [...] [article] Generalized simulation model for a switched-mode power supply design course using MATLAB/SIMULINK [texte imprimé] / Wei-Hsin Liao, Auteur ; Shun-Chung Wang, Auteur ; Yi-Hua Liu, Auteur . - 2013 . - pp. 36 - 47. education Langues : Français (fre) in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) . - pp. 36 - 47 Mots-clés : ac–dc  power  conversion;  dc–dc  power  conversion;  power  electronics;  pulse-width  modulated  power  converters;  switched-mode  power  supplies Résumé : Switched-mode power supplies (SMPS) are becoming an essential part of many electronic systems as the industry drives toward miniaturization and energy efficiency. However, practical SMPS design courses are seldom offered. In this paper, a generalized MATLAB/SIMULINK modeling technique is first presented. A proposed practical SMPS design course at Lunghua University, Taiwan, which incorporates this technique, is then described. In order to validate the correctness of the proposed modeling technique, four prototype SMPS are provided in this paper. These prototype circuits also serve as the laboratory section of the proposed course. The main objective of the course is to teach final-year undergraduate students and first-year Master's students how to design an SMPS in real life. The positive response from students indicates that the proposed technique is useful for SMPS design courses. En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=5722054&sortType%3Das [...]

Educational tool for optimal controller tuning using evolutionary strategies / Carmona Morales, D. in IEEE transactions on education, Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) 

Public ISBD [article]  in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) . - pp. Titre : Educational tool for optimal controller tuning using evolutionary strategies Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Carmona Morales, D., Auteur ; Jimenez-Hornero, J.E., Auteur ; Vazquez, F., Auteur Année de publication : 2013 Article en page(s) : pp. Note générale : education Langues : Français (fre) Mots-clés : educational  tool;  genetic  algorithms;  multivariable  control;  optimal  tuning;  proportional-integral-derivative Résumé : In this paper, an optimal tuning tool is presented for control structures based on multivariable proportional-integral-derivative (PID) control, using genetic algorithms as an alternative to traditional optimization algorithms. From an educational point of view, this tool provides students with the necessary means to consolidate their knowledge on these control structures, which are of particular relevance in control engineering. The graphical user interface designed for the tool allows for the following: the selection of the control structure, the desired decoupling, the type of PID, the analysis of the interaction effects through relative gain array (RGA), the planning of several optimal tuning processes, the comparison of different designs (through graphics or the numeric results obtained), and the management of data files saved during the planned optimal tunings process. The developed tool was made available to students for them to solve a practical problem and, subsequently, the impact of its use was evaluated. En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=5733380&sortType%3Das [...] [article] Educational tool for optimal controller tuning using evolutionary strategies [texte imprimé] / Carmona Morales, D., Auteur ; Jimenez-Hornero, J.E., Auteur ; Vazquez, F., Auteur . - 2013 . - pp. education Langues : Français (fre) in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) . - pp. Mots-clés : educational  tool;  genetic  algorithms;  multivariable  control;  optimal  tuning;  proportional-integral-derivative Résumé : In this paper, an optimal tuning tool is presented for control structures based on multivariable proportional-integral-derivative (PID) control, using genetic algorithms as an alternative to traditional optimization algorithms. From an educational point of view, this tool provides students with the necessary means to consolidate their knowledge on these control structures, which are of particular relevance in control engineering. The graphical user interface designed for the tool allows for the following: the selection of the control structure, the desired decoupling, the type of PID, the analysis of the interaction effects through relative gain array (RGA), the planning of several optimal tuning processes, the comparison of different designs (through graphics or the numeric results obtained), and the management of data files saved during the planned optimal tunings process. The developed tool was made available to students for them to solve a practical problem and, subsequently, the impact of its use was evaluated. En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=5733380&sortType%3Das [...]

Efficient ways to learn weather radar polarimetry / Qing Cao in IEEE transactions on education, Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) 

Public ISBD [article]  in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) . - pp. 58 - 68 Titre : Efficient ways to learn weather radar polarimetry Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Qing Cao, Auteur ; Yeary, M.B., Auteur ; Guifu Zhang, Auteur Année de publication : 2013 Article en page(s) : pp. 58 - 68 Note générale : education Langues : Français (fre) Mots-clés : electromagnetic  scattering;  precipitation;  radar  polarimetry;  retrieval;  weather  radar Résumé : The U.S. weather radar network is currently being upgraded with dual-polarization capability. Weather radar polarimetry is an interdisciplinary area of engineering and meteorology. This paper presents efficient ways to learn weather radar polarimetry through several basic and practical topics. These topics include: 1) hydrometeor scattering model and calculation of radar variables; 2) characteristics of polarimetric radar measurements and radar echo classification; and 3) rain microphysics retrieval. The supporting files, data, codes, and results are provided on the Web site http://arrc.ou.edu/~guzhang/Polarimetry/main.html. The study modules provide hands-on experience in the area of weather radar polarimetry and related fields. En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=5738361&sortType%3Das [...] [article] Efficient ways to learn weather radar polarimetry [texte imprimé] / Qing Cao, Auteur ; Yeary, M.B., Auteur ; Guifu Zhang, Auteur . - 2013 . - pp. 58 - 68. education Langues : Français (fre) in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) . - pp. 58 - 68 Mots-clés : electromagnetic  scattering;  precipitation;  radar  polarimetry;  retrieval;  weather  radar Résumé : The U.S. weather radar network is currently being upgraded with dual-polarization capability. Weather radar polarimetry is an interdisciplinary area of engineering and meteorology. This paper presents efficient ways to learn weather radar polarimetry through several basic and practical topics. These topics include: 1) hydrometeor scattering model and calculation of radar variables; 2) characteristics of polarimetric radar measurements and radar echo classification; and 3) rain microphysics retrieval. The supporting files, data, codes, and results are provided on the Web site http://arrc.ou.edu/~guzhang/Polarimetry/main.html. The study modules provide hands-on experience in the area of weather radar polarimetry and related fields. En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=5738361&sortType%3Das [...]

Experiences in the application of project-based learning in a switching-mode power supplies course / Lamar, D.G. in IEEE transactions on education, Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) 

Public ISBD [article]  in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) . - pp. 69 - 77 Titre : Experiences in the application of project-based learning in a switching-mode power supplies course Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Lamar, D.G., Auteur ; Miaja, P.F., Auteur ; Arias, M., Auteur Année de publication : 2013 Article en page(s) : pp. 69 - 77 Note générale : education Langues : Français (fre) Mots-clés : power  electronics;  practical  sessions;  project-based  learning;  significant  knowledge;  switching-mode  power  supply Résumé : This paper presents the introduction of problem-based learning (PBL) in a power electronics course at the University of Oviedo, Gijón, Spain, by means of two practical projects: the design and construction of a switching-mode power supply (SMPS) prototype and the static study of a dc-dc converter topology. The goal of this innovation was for students to apply in practice the knowledge they had acquired in theory classes. PBL is known to be a motivating, problem-centered teaching method that brings the real professional world closer to the student. The instructors thus considered PBL to be the most suitable methodology to obtain the desired results. The underlying methodology, task planning, and assessment of these projects will be presented. Furthermore, the influence of the introduction of PBL in practical sessions versus the traditional teaching method will be discussed. Finally, the instructors' reflections and conclusions regarding the application of PBL in this course from 2007-2009 will be presented. En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=5727925&sortType%3Das [...] [article] Experiences in the application of project-based learning in a switching-mode power supplies course [texte imprimé] / Lamar, D.G., Auteur ; Miaja, P.F., Auteur ; Arias, M., Auteur . - 2013 . - pp. 69 - 77. education Langues : Français (fre) in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) . - pp. 69 - 77 Mots-clés : power  electronics;  practical  sessions;  project-based  learning;  significant  knowledge;  switching-mode  power  supply Résumé : This paper presents the introduction of problem-based learning (PBL) in a power electronics course at the University of Oviedo, Gijón, Spain, by means of two practical projects: the design and construction of a switching-mode power supply (SMPS) prototype and the static study of a dc-dc converter topology. The goal of this innovation was for students to apply in practice the knowledge they had acquired in theory classes. PBL is known to be a motivating, problem-centered teaching method that brings the real professional world closer to the student. The instructors thus considered PBL to be the most suitable methodology to obtain the desired results. The underlying methodology, task planning, and assessment of these projects will be presented. Furthermore, the influence of the introduction of PBL in practical sessions versus the traditional teaching method will be discussed. Finally, the instructors' reflections and conclusions regarding the application of PBL in this course from 2007-2009 will be presented. En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=5727925&sortType%3Das [...]

Building young engineers / Varney, M.W. in IEEE transactions on education, Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) 

Public ISBD [article]  in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) . - pp. 78 - 82 Titre : Building young engineers : TASEM for third graders in woodcreek magnet elementary school Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Varney, M.W., Auteur ; Janoudi, A., Auteur ; Aslam, D. M., Auteur Année de publication : 2013 Article en page(s) : pp. 78 - 82 Note générale : education Langues : Français (fre) Mots-clés : elementary  education;  LEGO  robotics;  outreach;  science,  technology,  engineering,  and  math  (STEM) Résumé : Following the success of summer-camp-based programs, a new program has been developed for in-school sessions focused around LEGO robotics to foster interest in STEM topics at a young age. The program has been implemented in a very diverse school, and preliminary results on the efficacy of the program are presented. En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=5741749&sortType%3Das [...] [article] Building young engineers : TASEM for third graders in woodcreek magnet elementary school [texte imprimé] / Varney, M.W., Auteur ; Janoudi, A., Auteur ; Aslam, D. M., Auteur . - 2013 . - pp. 78 - 82. education Langues : Français (fre) in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) . - pp. 78 - 82 Mots-clés : elementary  education;  LEGO  robotics;  outreach;  science,  technology,  engineering,  and  math  (STEM) Résumé : Following the success of summer-camp-based programs, a new program has been developed for in-school sessions focused around LEGO robotics to foster interest in STEM topics at a young age. The program has been implemented in a very diverse school, and preliminary results on the efficacy of the program are presented. En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=5741749&sortType%3Das [...]

Sending learning pills to mobile devices in class to enhance student performance and motivation in network services configuration courses / Munoz-Organero, M. in IEEE transactions on education, Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) 

Public ISBD [article]  in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) . - pp. 83 - 87 Titre : Sending learning pills to mobile devices in class to enhance student performance and motivation in network services configuration courses Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Munoz-Organero, M., Auteur ; Munoz-Merino, P.J., Auteur ; Kloos, C.D., Auteur Année de publication : 2013 Article en page(s) : pp. 83 - 87 Note générale : education Langues : Français (fre) Mots-clés : educational  technology;  higher  education;  learning  systems;  pattern  recognition;  prediction  methods;  student  experiments Résumé : Teaching electrical and computer software engineers how to configure network services normally requires the detailed presentation of many configuration commands and their numerous parameters. Students tend to find it difficult to maintain acceptable levels of motivation. In many cases, this results in their not attending classes and not dedicating enough time to acquire the required competencies. This paper describes a successful experiment that was able to improve student class attendance, performance, and motivational patterns by using mobile devices in class to provide students with contextualized learning pills. A learning pill is a simple exercise that summarizes some of the key concepts explained in class and promotes reflection and self-study. Each student attending a particular lecture or laboratory session automatically receives a learning pill on his or her mobile phone just after the related concept has been presented. This paper details the scenario used in the experiment and analyzes the performance and motivational patterns of 170 students at the Higher Polytechnic School, Carlos III University of Madrid, Leganes, Spain. En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=5741748&sortType%3Das [...] [article] Sending learning pills to mobile devices in class to enhance student performance and motivation in network services configuration courses [texte imprimé] / Munoz-Organero, M., Auteur ; Munoz-Merino, P.J., Auteur ; Kloos, C.D., Auteur . - 2013 . - pp. 83 - 87. education Langues : Français (fre) in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) . - pp. 83 - 87 Mots-clés : educational  technology;  higher  education;  learning  systems;  pattern  recognition;  prediction  methods;  student  experiments Résumé : Teaching electrical and computer software engineers how to configure network services normally requires the detailed presentation of many configuration commands and their numerous parameters. Students tend to find it difficult to maintain acceptable levels of motivation. In many cases, this results in their not attending classes and not dedicating enough time to acquire the required competencies. This paper describes a successful experiment that was able to improve student class attendance, performance, and motivational patterns by using mobile devices in class to provide students with contextualized learning pills. A learning pill is a simple exercise that summarizes some of the key concepts explained in class and promotes reflection and self-study. Each student attending a particular lecture or laboratory session automatically receives a learning pill on his or her mobile phone just after the related concept has been presented. This paper details the scenario used in the experiment and analyzes the performance and motivational patterns of 170 students at the Higher Polytechnic School, Carlos III University of Madrid, Leganes, Spain. En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=5741748&sortType%3Das [...]

Flip-flops in students' conceptions of state / Herman, G.L. in IEEE transactions on education, Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) 

Public ISBD [article]  in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) . - pp. 88 - 98 Titre : Flip-flops in students' conceptions of state Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Herman, G.L., Auteur ; Zilles, C., Auteur ; Loui, M.C., Auteur Année de publication : 2013 Article en page(s) : pp. 88 - 98 Note générale : education Langues : Français (fre) Mots-clés : combinational  circuits;  computer  science  education;  logic  circuits;  sequential  circuits;  state  machines Résumé : The authors conducted a qualitative interview-based study to reveal students' misconceptions about state in sequential circuits. This paper documents 16 misconceptions of state, how students' conceptions of state shift and change, and students' methodological weaknesses. These misconceptions can be used to inform and direct instruction. This study revealed a need for the development and adoption of standard terminology and a need to focus digital logic instruction upon a central concept of information encoding. In addition, these misconceptions will serve as the basis for the creation of standard assessments called concept inventories. A concept inventory will provide rigorous and quantitative metrics to assess the effectiveness of new teaching methods. En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=5754625&sortType%3Das [...] [article] Flip-flops in students' conceptions of state [texte imprimé] / Herman, G.L., Auteur ; Zilles, C., Auteur ; Loui, M.C., Auteur . - 2013 . - pp. 88 - 98. education Langues : Français (fre) in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) . - pp. 88 - 98 Mots-clés : combinational  circuits;  computer  science  education;  logic  circuits;  sequential  circuits;  state  machines Résumé : The authors conducted a qualitative interview-based study to reveal students' misconceptions about state in sequential circuits. This paper documents 16 misconceptions of state, how students' conceptions of state shift and change, and students' methodological weaknesses. These misconceptions can be used to inform and direct instruction. This study revealed a need for the development and adoption of standard terminology and a need to focus digital logic instruction upon a central concept of information encoding. In addition, these misconceptions will serve as the basis for the creation of standard assessments called concept inventories. A concept inventory will provide rigorous and quantitative metrics to assess the effectiveness of new teaching methods. En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=5754625&sortType%3Das [...]

A capstone course on agile software development using scrum / Mahnic, V. in IEEE transactions on education, Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) 

Public ISBD [article]  in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) . - pp. 99 - 106 Titre : A capstone course on agile software development using scrum Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Mahnic, V., Auteur Année de publication : 2013 Article en page(s) : pp. 99 - 106 Note générale : education Langues : Français (fre) Mots-clés : agile  software  development;  scrum;  capstone  course;  effort  estimation;  software  engineering  education Résumé : In this paper, an undergraduate capstone course in software engineering is described that not only exposes students to agile software development, but also makes it possible to observe the behavior of developers using Scrum for the first time. The course requires students to work as Scrum Teams, responsible for the implementation of a set of user stories defined by a project domain expert playing the role of the Product Owner. During the course, data on project management activities are collected in order to analyze the amount of work completed, compliance with the release and iteration plans, productivity, ability in effort estimation, and the like. The paper discusses the achievement of teaching goals and provides empirical evaluation of students' progress in estimation and planning skills. A summary of lessons learned and recommendations is given, reflecting the issues to be considered when teaching courses in agile software development. Surveys of students have shown that they were overwhelmingly positive about the course, indicating that the course fully met or even exceeded their expectations. En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=5765710&sortType%3Das [...] [article] A capstone course on agile software development using scrum [texte imprimé] / Mahnic, V., Auteur . - 2013 . - pp. 99 - 106. education Langues : Français (fre) in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) . - pp. 99 - 106 Mots-clés : agile  software  development;  scrum;  capstone  course;  effort  estimation;  software  engineering  education Résumé : In this paper, an undergraduate capstone course in software engineering is described that not only exposes students to agile software development, but also makes it possible to observe the behavior of developers using Scrum for the first time. The course requires students to work as Scrum Teams, responsible for the implementation of a set of user stories defined by a project domain expert playing the role of the Product Owner. During the course, data on project management activities are collected in order to analyze the amount of work completed, compliance with the release and iteration plans, productivity, ability in effort estimation, and the like. The paper discusses the achievement of teaching goals and provides empirical evaluation of students' progress in estimation and planning skills. A summary of lessons learned and recommendations is given, reflecting the issues to be considered when teaching courses in agile software development. Surveys of students have shown that they were overwhelmingly positive about the course, indicating that the course fully met or even exceeded their expectations. En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=5765710&sortType%3Das [...]

“Design for all in the context of the information society” / Godino-Llorente, J.I. in IEEE transactions on education, Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) 

Public ISBD [article]  in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) . - pp. 107 - 117 Titre : “Design for all in the context of the information society” : integration of a specialist course in a generalist M.Sc. program in electrical and electronics engineering Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Godino-Llorente, J.I., Auteur ; Fraile, R., Auteur ; Gonzalez de Sande, J.C., Auteur Année de publication : 2013 Article en page(s) : pp. 107 - 117 Note générale : education Langues : Français (fre) Mots-clés : education;  Europe;  least  squares  approximation;  materials;  seminars;  senior  citizens;  usability Résumé : This paper describes an educational research experience that took place in the Electrical & Electronics Engineering Master's program offered at the Escuela Universitaria de Ingeniería Técnica de Telecomunicación, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Madrid, Spain. The focus is to provide details of the motivation behind and the design and subsequent evaluation of a course adapted to the European Higher Education Area titled “ Design for All in the Context of the Information Society.” This course may be useful for other engineering educators who design Master's programs and perform research on education in electrical and electronics engineering. The course contents are structured along four axes: disabilities, technical aids, accessibility, and recommendations of the standardization bodies. The results of four years of experience are presented. The course is evaluated according to accepted criteria, highlighting the course scope, pedagogic decisions, and relevance. Based on the analysis of program outcomes, some recommendations are made for undergraduate and postgraduate engineering education programs focusing on disability and technology . En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=5762576&sortType%3Das [...] [article] “Design for all in the context of the information society” : integration of a specialist course in a generalist M.Sc. program in electrical and electronics engineering [texte imprimé] / Godino-Llorente, J.I., Auteur ; Fraile, R., Auteur ; Gonzalez de Sande, J.C., Auteur . - 2013 . - pp. 107 - 117. education Langues : Français (fre) in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) . - pp. 107 - 117 Mots-clés : education;  Europe;  least  squares  approximation;  materials;  seminars;  senior  citizens;  usability Résumé : This paper describes an educational research experience that took place in the Electrical & Electronics Engineering Master's program offered at the Escuela Universitaria de Ingeniería Técnica de Telecomunicación, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Madrid, Spain. The focus is to provide details of the motivation behind and the design and subsequent evaluation of a course adapted to the European Higher Education Area titled “ Design for All in the Context of the Information Society.” This course may be useful for other engineering educators who design Master's programs and perform research on education in electrical and electronics engineering. The course contents are structured along four axes: disabilities, technical aids, accessibility, and recommendations of the standardization bodies. The results of four years of experience are presented. The course is evaluated according to accepted criteria, highlighting the course scope, pedagogic decisions, and relevance. Based on the analysis of program outcomes, some recommendations are made for undergraduate and postgraduate engineering education programs focusing on disability and technology . En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=5762576&sortType%3Das [...]

Educational software for interference and optical diffraction analysis in fresnel and fraunhofer regions based on MATLAB GUIs and the FDTD method / Frances, J. in IEEE transactions on education, Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) 

Public ISBD [article]  in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) . - pp. 118 - 125 Titre : Educational software for interference and optical diffraction analysis in fresnel and fraunhofer regions based on MATLAB GUIs and the FDTD method Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Frances, J., Auteur ; Perez-Molina, M., Auteur ; Bleda, S., Auteur Année de publication : 2013 Article en page(s) : pp. 118 - 125 Note générale : education Langues : Français (fre) Mots-clés : diffraction;  education;  finite-difference  method;  optics;  virtual  laboratory Résumé : Interference and diffraction of light are elementary topics in optics. The aim of the work presented here is to develop an accurate and cheap optical-system simulation software that provides a virtual laboratory for studying the effects of propagation in both time and space for the near- and far-field regions. In laboratory sessions, this software can let optical engineering undergraduates simulate many optical systems based on thin slits. The numerical method used is the finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) method that has been successfully applied in many engineering fields. Using this numerical method, the irradiance distribution can be successfully evaluated in different planes far from the simulation grid without degrading performance. In addition, an easy-to-use MATLAB GUI handles all the parameters of the FDTD simulation and computes theoretical values of irradiance for both the Fresnel and Fraunhofer regions. Therefore, by using this software, the student is able to analyze the behavior of the Fresnel and Fraunhofer expressions as a function of the distance. This distance is defined as the space between the slits plane and the plane that contains the virtual screen on which the irradiance pattern is represented. En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=5773462&sortType%3Das [...] [article] Educational software for interference and optical diffraction analysis in fresnel and fraunhofer regions based on MATLAB GUIs and the FDTD method [texte imprimé] / Frances, J., Auteur ; Perez-Molina, M., Auteur ; Bleda, S., Auteur . - 2013 . - pp. 118 - 125. education Langues : Français (fre) in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) . - pp. 118 - 125 Mots-clés : diffraction;  education;  finite-difference  method;  optics;  virtual  laboratory Résumé : Interference and diffraction of light are elementary topics in optics. The aim of the work presented here is to develop an accurate and cheap optical-system simulation software that provides a virtual laboratory for studying the effects of propagation in both time and space for the near- and far-field regions. In laboratory sessions, this software can let optical engineering undergraduates simulate many optical systems based on thin slits. The numerical method used is the finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) method that has been successfully applied in many engineering fields. Using this numerical method, the irradiance distribution can be successfully evaluated in different planes far from the simulation grid without degrading performance. In addition, an easy-to-use MATLAB GUI handles all the parameters of the FDTD simulation and computes theoretical values of irradiance for both the Fresnel and Fraunhofer regions. Therefore, by using this software, the student is able to analyze the behavior of the Fresnel and Fraunhofer expressions as a function of the distance. This distance is defined as the space between the slits plane and the plane that contains the virtual screen on which the irradiance pattern is represented. En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=5773462&sortType%3Das [...]

Problem-based learning in wind energy using virtual and real setups / Santos-Martin, D. in IEEE transactions on education, Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) 

Public ISBD [article]  in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) . - pp. 126 - 134 Titre : Problem-based learning in wind energy using virtual and real setups Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Santos-Martin, D., Auteur ; Alonso-Martinez, J., Auteur ; Eloy-Garcia Carrasco, J., Auteur Année de publication : 2013 Article en page(s) : pp. 126 - 134 Note générale : education Langues : Français (fre) Mots-clés : computer  aided  instruction;  power  engineering  computing;  power  engineering  education;  teaching;  wind  power;  wind  turbines Résumé : The use of wind energy is now an established fact, and many educational institutions are introducing this topic into their engineering studies. Problem-based learning (PBL), as a student-centered instructional approach, has contributed to important developments in engineering education over the last few years. This paper presents the experience of a problem-based learning approach within the context of teaching wind energy conversion systems for electricity generation at an Electrical and Electronic Master's degree level. Students were given the problem of finding the response of a wind turbine to a grid fault. Groups of three students worked on a cooperative learning project for 15 weeks, with the instructor providing resource assistance and information at all stages of the work. Two tools were designed to help the students: a virtual wind turbine simulator and a real wind turbine setup. Both experimental tools are described, and the results obtained by the students are discussed. The results show that the students valued both tools and were able to address problems at a high cognitive level. En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=5770190&sortType%3Das [...] [article] Problem-based learning in wind energy using virtual and real setups [texte imprimé] / Santos-Martin, D., Auteur ; Alonso-Martinez, J., Auteur ; Eloy-Garcia Carrasco, J., Auteur . - 2013 . - pp. 126 - 134. education Langues : Français (fre) in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) . - pp. 126 - 134 Mots-clés : computer  aided  instruction;  power  engineering  computing;  power  engineering  education;  teaching;  wind  power;  wind  turbines Résumé : The use of wind energy is now an established fact, and many educational institutions are introducing this topic into their engineering studies. Problem-based learning (PBL), as a student-centered instructional approach, has contributed to important developments in engineering education over the last few years. This paper presents the experience of a problem-based learning approach within the context of teaching wind energy conversion systems for electricity generation at an Electrical and Electronic Master's degree level. Students were given the problem of finding the response of a wind turbine to a grid fault. Groups of three students worked on a cooperative learning project for 15 weeks, with the instructor providing resource assistance and information at all stages of the work. Two tools were designed to help the students: a virtual wind turbine simulator and a real wind turbine setup. Both experimental tools are described, and the results obtained by the students are discussed. The results show that the students valued both tools and were able to address problems at a high cognitive level. En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=5770190&sortType%3Das [...]

Localization of mobile robots using an extended Kalman filter in a LEGO NXT / Pinto, M. in IEEE transactions on education, Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) 

Public ISBD [article]  in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) . - pp. 135 - 144 Titre : Localization of mobile robots using an extended Kalman filter in a LEGO NXT Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Pinto, M., Auteur ; Moreira, A.P., Auteur ; Matos, A., Auteur Année de publication : 2013 Article en page(s) : pp. 135 - 144 Note générale : education Langues : Français (fre) Mots-clés : Kalman  filters;  educational  courses;  mobile  robots Résumé : The inspiration for this paper comes from a successful experiment conducted with students in the “Mobile Robots” course in the fifth year of the integrated Master's program in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto (FEUP), Porto, Portugal. One of the topics in this Mobile Robots course is “ Localization of Mobile Robots using the Extended Kalman Filter in a LEGO NXT,” which gives the students the opportunity to study the concepts of localization. This experiment comes within the framework of teaching localization concepts in mobile robotics and focuses primarily on explaining the Kalman filter concept. It involves a specific tool developed by the authors and based on LEGO NXT technology. The work presented here could be a helpful guide for teaching concepts related to localization in mobile robotics to ensure adequate understanding of the concept and of the use of the extended Kalman filter (EKF). The LegoFeup robot described here was built using a LEGO Mindstorms NXT and tested both in simulation and in real scenarios. Based on the results obtained, the authors concluded that the developed tool is effective in motivating students. The implementation of the tool, the structure of the Mobile Robots course, and the criteria for student assessment are described in this paper. En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=5782966&sortType%3Das [...] [article] Localization of mobile robots using an extended Kalman filter in a LEGO NXT [texte imprimé] / Pinto, M., Auteur ; Moreira, A.P., Auteur ; Matos, A., Auteur . - 2013 . - pp. 135 - 144. education Langues : Français (fre) in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) . - pp. 135 - 144 Mots-clés : Kalman  filters;  educational  courses;  mobile  robots Résumé : The inspiration for this paper comes from a successful experiment conducted with students in the “Mobile Robots” course in the fifth year of the integrated Master's program in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto (FEUP), Porto, Portugal. One of the topics in this Mobile Robots course is “ Localization of Mobile Robots using the Extended Kalman Filter in a LEGO NXT,” which gives the students the opportunity to study the concepts of localization. This experiment comes within the framework of teaching localization concepts in mobile robotics and focuses primarily on explaining the Kalman filter concept. It involves a specific tool developed by the authors and based on LEGO NXT technology. The work presented here could be a helpful guide for teaching concepts related to localization in mobile robotics to ensure adequate understanding of the concept and of the use of the extended Kalman filter (EKF). The LegoFeup robot described here was built using a LEGO Mindstorms NXT and tested both in simulation and in real scenarios. Based on the results obtained, the authors concluded that the developed tool is effective in motivating students. The implementation of the tool, the structure of the Mobile Robots course, and the criteria for student assessment are described in this paper. En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=5782966&sortType%3Das [...]

An Ill-structured PBL-based microprocessor course without formal laboratory / Jungkuk, Kim in IEEE transactions on education, Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) 

Public ISBD [article]  in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) . - pp. 145 - 153 Titre : An Ill-structured PBL-based microprocessor course without formal laboratory Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Jungkuk, Kim, Auteur Année de publication : 2013 Article en page(s) : pp. 145 - 153 Note générale : education Langues : Français (fre) Mots-clés : computer  aided  instruction;  educational  courses;  electronic  engineering  education;  microprocessor  chips Résumé : This paper introduces a problem-based learning (PBL) microprocessor application course designed according to the following strategies: 1) hands-on training without having a formal laboratory, and 2) intense student-centered cooperative learning through an ill-structured problem. PBL was adopted as the core educational technique of the course to accomplish student learning outcomes such as fundamental knowledge acquisition and applications, practical design experiences, problem-solving skills, higher-order thinking, teamwork and communication skills, and lifelong self-directed learning capability. In the designed course, students were required to build their own hardware system on a breadboard and learn how to program, download, and execute from a student mentor's demonstration. Students were also asked to choose a design topic for their team project with minimum guidelines and were encouraged to learn whatever was necessary to accomplish the project autonomously. The course has been offered for two years and has obtained overwhelming positive feedback from students. En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=5783318&sortType%3Das [...] [article] An Ill-structured PBL-based microprocessor course without formal laboratory [texte imprimé] / Jungkuk, Kim, Auteur . - 2013 . - pp. 145 - 153. education Langues : Français (fre) in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 1 (Février 2012) . - pp. 145 - 153 Mots-clés : computer  aided  instruction;  educational  courses;  electronic  engineering  education;  microprocessor  chips Résumé : This paper introduces a problem-based learning (PBL) microprocessor application course designed according to the following strategies: 1) hands-on training without having a formal laboratory, and 2) intense student-centered cooperative learning through an ill-structured problem. PBL was adopted as the core educational technique of the course to accomplish student learning outcomes such as fundamental knowledge acquisition and applications, practical design experiences, problem-solving skills, higher-order thinking, teamwork and communication skills, and lifelong self-directed learning capability. In the designed course, students were required to build their own hardware system on a breadboard and learn how to program, download, and execute from a student mentor's demonstration. Students were also asked to choose a design topic for their team project with minimum guidelines and were encouraged to learn whatever was necessary to accomplish the project autonomously. The course has been offered for two years and has obtained overwhelming positive feedback from students. En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=5783318&sortType%3Das [...]

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