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The company approach to software engineering project courses / David Broman in IEEE transactions on education, Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) 

Public ISBD [article]  in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) . - pp. 445 - 452 Titre : The company approach to software engineering project courses Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : David Broman, Auteur ; Kristian Sandahl, Auteur ; Mohamed Abu Baker, Auteur Année de publication : 2013 Article en page(s) : pp. 445 - 452 Note générale : Education Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Capstone  projects  Company  approach  Constructive  alignment  Software  engineering  (SE) Résumé : Teaching larger software engineering project courses at the end of a computing curriculum is a way for students to learn some aspects of real-world jobs in industry. Such courses, often referred to as capstone courses, are effective for learning how to apply the skills they have acquired in, for example, design, test, and configuration management. However, these courses are typically performed in small teams, giving only a limited realistic perspective of problems faced when working in real companies. This paper describes an alternative approach to classic capstone projects, with the aim of being more realistic from an organizational, process, and communication perspective. This methodology, called the company approach, is described by intended learning outcomes, teaching/learning activities, and assessment tasks. The approach is implemented and evaluated in a larger Master's student course. ISSN : 0018-9359 En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=6166912&sortType%3Das [...] [article] The company approach to software engineering project courses [texte imprimé] / David Broman, Auteur ; Kristian Sandahl, Auteur ; Mohamed Abu Baker, Auteur . - 2013 . - pp. 445 - 452. Education Langues : Anglais (eng) in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) . - pp. 445 - 452 Mots-clés : Capstone  projects  Company  approach  Constructive  alignment  Software  engineering  (SE) Résumé : Teaching larger software engineering project courses at the end of a computing curriculum is a way for students to learn some aspects of real-world jobs in industry. Such courses, often referred to as capstone courses, are effective for learning how to apply the skills they have acquired in, for example, design, test, and configuration management. However, these courses are typically performed in small teams, giving only a limited realistic perspective of problems faced when working in real companies. This paper describes an alternative approach to classic capstone projects, with the aim of being more realistic from an organizational, process, and communication perspective. This methodology, called the company approach, is described by intended learning outcomes, teaching/learning activities, and assessment tasks. The approach is implemented and evaluated in a larger Master's student course. ISSN : 0018-9359 En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=6166912&sortType%3Das [...]

Using video tutorials as a carrot-and-stick approach to learning / Jason Wells in IEEE transactions on education, Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) 

Public ISBD [article]  in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) . - pp. 453 - 458 Titre : Using video tutorials as a carrot-and-stick approach to learning Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Jason Wells, Auteur ; Robert Mathie Barry, Auteur ; Aaron Spence, Auteur Année de publication : 2013 Article en page(s) : pp. 453 - 458 Note générale : Education Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Curriculum  development  Education  Learning  Programming  Tutorials  Videos Résumé : Traditional teaching styles practiced at universities do not generally suit all students' learning styles. For a variety of reasons, students do not always engage in learning in the courses in which they are enrolled. New methods to create and deliver educational material are available, but these do not always improve learning outcomes. Acknowledging these truths and developing and delivering educational material that provides diverse ways for students to learn is a constant challenge. This study examines the use of video tutorials within a university environment in an attempt to provide a teaching model that is valuable to all students, and in particular to those students who are not engaging in learning. The results of a three-year study have demonstrated that the use of well-designed, assessment-focused, and readily available video tutorials have the potential to improve student satisfaction and grades by enabling and encouraging students to learn how they want, when they want, and at a pace that suits their needs. ISSN : 0018-9359 En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=6161619&sortType%3Das [...] [article] Using video tutorials as a carrot-and-stick approach to learning [texte imprimé] / Jason Wells, Auteur ; Robert Mathie Barry, Auteur ; Aaron Spence, Auteur . - 2013 . - pp. 453 - 458. Education Langues : Anglais (eng) in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) . - pp. 453 - 458 Mots-clés : Curriculum  development  Education  Learning  Programming  Tutorials  Videos Résumé : Traditional teaching styles practiced at universities do not generally suit all students' learning styles. For a variety of reasons, students do not always engage in learning in the courses in which they are enrolled. New methods to create and deliver educational material are available, but these do not always improve learning outcomes. Acknowledging these truths and developing and delivering educational material that provides diverse ways for students to learn is a constant challenge. This study examines the use of video tutorials within a university environment in an attempt to provide a teaching model that is valuable to all students, and in particular to those students who are not engaging in learning. The results of a three-year study have demonstrated that the use of well-designed, assessment-focused, and readily available video tutorials have the potential to improve student satisfaction and grades by enabling and encouraging students to learn how they want, when they want, and at a pace that suits their needs. ISSN : 0018-9359 En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=6161619&sortType%3Das [...]

An undergraduate survey course on asynchronous sequential logic, ladder logic, and fuzzy logic / David L. Foster in IEEE transactions on education, Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) 

Public ISBD [article]  in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) . - pp. 459 - 465 Titre : An undergraduate survey course on asynchronous sequential logic, ladder logic, and fuzzy logic Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : David L. Foster, Auteur Année de publication : 2013 Article en page(s) : pp. 459 - 465 Note générale : Education Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Asynchronous  logic  Digital  circuits  Electrical  engineering  education  Fuzzy  logic  Ladder  logic Résumé : For a basic foundation in computer engineering, universities traditionally teach synchronous sequential circuit design, using discrete gates or field programmable gate arrays, and a microcomputers course that includes basic I/O processing. These courses, though critical, expose students to only a small subset of tools. At co-op schools like Kettering University, Flint, MI, students could strongly benefit from a more diverse set of topics and tool experience in their curriculum. This paper presents an undergraduate course that includes introductions to sequential circuit design using asynchronous logic, ladder logic and its general implementation on programmable logic controllers, and fuzzy logic targeted at both PC and embedded processor applications. The paper discusses the structure of the course, the objectives and material, the laboratory platforms, and the evaluations of the first course offerings that show the course's success. ISSN : 0018-9359 En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=6164285&sortType%3Das [...] [article] An undergraduate survey course on asynchronous sequential logic, ladder logic, and fuzzy logic [texte imprimé] / David L. Foster, Auteur . - 2013 . - pp. 459 - 465. Education Langues : Anglais (eng) in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) . - pp. 459 - 465 Mots-clés : Asynchronous  logic  Digital  circuits  Electrical  engineering  education  Fuzzy  logic  Ladder  logic Résumé : For a basic foundation in computer engineering, universities traditionally teach synchronous sequential circuit design, using discrete gates or field programmable gate arrays, and a microcomputers course that includes basic I/O processing. These courses, though critical, expose students to only a small subset of tools. At co-op schools like Kettering University, Flint, MI, students could strongly benefit from a more diverse set of topics and tool experience in their curriculum. This paper presents an undergraduate course that includes introductions to sequential circuit design using asynchronous logic, ladder logic and its general implementation on programmable logic controllers, and fuzzy logic targeted at both PC and embedded processor applications. The paper discusses the structure of the course, the objectives and material, the laboratory platforms, and the evaluations of the first course offerings that show the course's success. ISSN : 0018-9359 En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=6164285&sortType%3Das [...]

Experimental economics for teaching the functioning of electricity markets / Jessica Y. Guevara-Cedeño in IEEE transactions on education, Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) 

Public ISBD [article]  in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) . - pp. 466 - 473 Titre : Experimental economics for teaching the functioning of electricity markets Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Jessica Y. Guevara-Cedeño, Auteur ; Rodrigo Palma-Behnke, Auteur ; Rosa Uribe, Auteur Année de publication : 2013 Article en page(s) : pp. 466 - 473 Note générale : Education Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Education  Electricity  markets  Experimental  economics  Market  behavior  Simulation  tool  Training Résumé : In the field of electricity markets, the development of training tools for engineers has been extremely useful. A novel experimental economics approach based on a computational Web platform of an electricity market is proposed here for the practical teaching of electrical engineering students. The approach is designed to diminish the gap that exists between theory and practice in this field, through a methodological strategy for teaching/ learning called “simulation.” In the proposed simulation exercise, groups of students operate as market agents and have the freedom to create their own strategies. Additionally, a theoretical model and a specific simulation tool are used for the evaluation of the proposed strategies. The test system is based on the market structure of the Chilean wholesale electricity market and was tested on student groups at two universities. Based on the students' performance, the strategic behavior of agents and their impact on market price evolution are described and analyzed. Student assessment supports the conclusion that the proposed experimental economics framework offers a useful mechanism in student practical work for understanding and explaining the observed phenomena. ISSN : 0018-9359 En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=6172536&sortType%3Das [...] [article] Experimental economics for teaching the functioning of electricity markets [texte imprimé] / Jessica Y. Guevara-Cedeño, Auteur ; Rodrigo Palma-Behnke, Auteur ; Rosa Uribe, Auteur . - 2013 . - pp. 466 - 473. Education Langues : Anglais (eng) in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) . - pp. 466 - 473 Mots-clés : Education  Electricity  markets  Experimental  economics  Market  behavior  Simulation  tool  Training Résumé : In the field of electricity markets, the development of training tools for engineers has been extremely useful. A novel experimental economics approach based on a computational Web platform of an electricity market is proposed here for the practical teaching of electrical engineering students. The approach is designed to diminish the gap that exists between theory and practice in this field, through a methodological strategy for teaching/ learning called “simulation.” In the proposed simulation exercise, groups of students operate as market agents and have the freedom to create their own strategies. Additionally, a theoretical model and a specific simulation tool are used for the evaluation of the proposed strategies. The test system is based on the market structure of the Chilean wholesale electricity market and was tested on student groups at two universities. Based on the students' performance, the strategic behavior of agents and their impact on market price evolution are described and analyzed. Student assessment supports the conclusion that the proposed experimental economics framework offers a useful mechanism in student practical work for understanding and explaining the observed phenomena. ISSN : 0018-9359 En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=6172536&sortType%3Das [...]

Algorithmic bricks / Dai-Young Kwon in IEEE transactions on education, Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) 

Public ISBD [article]  in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) . - pp. 474 - 479 Titre : Algorithmic bricks : a tangible robot programming tool for elementary school students Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Dai-Young Kwon, Auteur ; Han-Sung Kim, Auteur ; Jae-Kwoun Shim, Auteur Année de publication : 2013 Article en page(s) : pp. 474 - 479 Note générale : Education Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Computer  science  education  Educational  robot  Procedural  programming  Tangible  user  interface Résumé : Tangible programming tools enable children to easily learn the programming process, previously considered to be difficult for them. While various tangible programming tools have been developed, there is still a lack of available tools to help students experience the general programming process. This study therefore developed a tool called Algorithmic Bricks (A-Bricks), to improve the programming language experience by considering and utilizing characteristics of procedural language. Specifically, elements such as sequence, repetition, condition, function, and parameter were used to develop A-Bricks. In addition, this study observed the benefits of A-Bricks and confirmed its potential as a tangible educational programming tool by comparing and analyzing elementary school students using A-Bricks to control groups using Scratch. ISSN : 0018-9359 En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=6172535&sortType%3Das [...] [article] Algorithmic bricks : a tangible robot programming tool for elementary school students [texte imprimé] / Dai-Young Kwon, Auteur ; Han-Sung Kim, Auteur ; Jae-Kwoun Shim, Auteur . - 2013 . - pp. 474 - 479. Education Langues : Anglais (eng) in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) . - pp. 474 - 479 Mots-clés : Computer  science  education  Educational  robot  Procedural  programming  Tangible  user  interface Résumé : Tangible programming tools enable children to easily learn the programming process, previously considered to be difficult for them. While various tangible programming tools have been developed, there is still a lack of available tools to help students experience the general programming process. This study therefore developed a tool called Algorithmic Bricks (A-Bricks), to improve the programming language experience by considering and utilizing characteristics of procedural language. Specifically, elements such as sequence, repetition, condition, function, and parameter were used to develop A-Bricks. In addition, this study observed the benefits of A-Bricks and confirmed its potential as a tangible educational programming tool by comparing and analyzing elementary school students using A-Bricks to control groups using Scratch. ISSN : 0018-9359 En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=6172535&sortType%3Das [...]

Technological literacy learning with cumulative and stepwise integration of equations into electrical circuit diagrams / Gamze Ozogul in IEEE transactions on education, Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) 

Public ISBD [article]  in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) . - pp. 480 - 487 Titre : Technological literacy learning with cumulative and stepwise integration of equations into electrical circuit diagrams Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Gamze Ozogul, Auteur ; Amy M. Johnson, Auteur ; Roxana Moreno, Auteur Année de publication : 2013 Article en page(s) : pp. 480 - 487 Note générale : Education Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Diagram-equation  integration  Electrical  circuit  analysis  Spatial  contiguity  Technological  literacy  education Résumé : Technological literacy education involves the teaching of basic engineering principles and problem solving, including elementary electrical circuit analysis, to non-engineering students. Learning materials on circuit analysis typically rely on equations and schematic diagrams, which are often unfamiliar to non-engineering students. The goal of this experimental study was to investigate the effects of the integration of equations into circuit diagrams on the learning of non-engineering undergraduate students. This experimental study compared three integration designs. In the cumulative integrated design, as each practice problem solution progressed, the equations were cumulatively integrated into the circuit diagram. In the stepwise integrated design, only those equations relevant to the present step of the problem were integrated into the circuit diagram; previously displayed equations were moved to an adjacent frame and recorded there. The nonintegrated design recorded all equations in the adjacent frame throughout each of the problems. Student learning was measured with a problem-solving near-transfer and far-transfer post-test. Students rated the helpfulness of the diagrams and difficulty of the instructional program. Results indicated that participants in the cumulative integrated condition scored significantly higher on the near-transfer post-test and marginally significantly higher on the far-transfer post-test compared to the stepwise and nonintegrated conditions. Findings indicate that circuit analysis instruction for non-engineering students should integrate equations into circuit diagrams in a cumulative fashion so as to avoid the split-attention effect for both the previously displayed equations as well as the equations for the present problem step. ISSN : 0018-9359 En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=6172537&sortType%3Das [...] [article] Technological literacy learning with cumulative and stepwise integration of equations into electrical circuit diagrams [texte imprimé] / Gamze Ozogul, Auteur ; Amy M. Johnson, Auteur ; Roxana Moreno, Auteur . - 2013 . - pp. 480 - 487. Education Langues : Anglais (eng) in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) . - pp. 480 - 487 Mots-clés : Diagram-equation  integration  Electrical  circuit  analysis  Spatial  contiguity  Technological  literacy  education Résumé : Technological literacy education involves the teaching of basic engineering principles and problem solving, including elementary electrical circuit analysis, to non-engineering students. Learning materials on circuit analysis typically rely on equations and schematic diagrams, which are often unfamiliar to non-engineering students. The goal of this experimental study was to investigate the effects of the integration of equations into circuit diagrams on the learning of non-engineering undergraduate students. This experimental study compared three integration designs. In the cumulative integrated design, as each practice problem solution progressed, the equations were cumulatively integrated into the circuit diagram. In the stepwise integrated design, only those equations relevant to the present step of the problem were integrated into the circuit diagram; previously displayed equations were moved to an adjacent frame and recorded there. The nonintegrated design recorded all equations in the adjacent frame throughout each of the problems. Student learning was measured with a problem-solving near-transfer and far-transfer post-test. Students rated the helpfulness of the diagrams and difficulty of the instructional program. Results indicated that participants in the cumulative integrated condition scored significantly higher on the near-transfer post-test and marginally significantly higher on the far-transfer post-test compared to the stepwise and nonintegrated conditions. Findings indicate that circuit analysis instruction for non-engineering students should integrate equations into circuit diagrams in a cumulative fashion so as to avoid the split-attention effect for both the previously displayed equations as well as the equations for the present problem step. ISSN : 0018-9359 En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=6172537&sortType%3Das [...]

Everyday electrical engineering / Mehrizi-Sani, Ali in IEEE transactions on education, Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) 

Public ISBD [article]  in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) . - pp. 488 - 494 Titre : Everyday electrical engineering : a one-week summer academy course for high school students Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Mehrizi-Sani, Ali, Auteur Année de publication : 2013 Article en page(s) : pp. 488 - 494 Note générale : Education Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Electrical  engineering  education  High  school  education  Outreach  Power  engineering  Problem-based  learning  Summer  academy Résumé : A summer academy is held for grade 9-12 high school students at the University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada, every year. The academy, dubbed the Da Vinci Engineering Enrichment Program (DEEP), is a diverse program that aims to attract domestic and international high school students to engineering and sciences (and possibly recruit them). DEEP also provides them with the opportunity to experience the university setting. This paper discusses the organization of DEEP and presents the details of a DEEP course developed to introduce students to electrical engineering. This course is designed for junior (grades 9 and 10) students and includes lectures, hands-on activities (both in a team and individually), and a field trip. The survey results, collected as both formative and summative feedback, indicate the success of the course. This paper also provides recommendations for future offerings of the course. ISSN : 0018-9359 En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=6177698&sortType%3Das [...] [article] Everyday electrical engineering : a one-week summer academy course for high school students [texte imprimé] / Mehrizi-Sani, Ali, Auteur . - 2013 . - pp. 488 - 494. Education Langues : Anglais (eng) in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) . - pp. 488 - 494 Mots-clés : Electrical  engineering  education  High  school  education  Outreach  Power  engineering  Problem-based  learning  Summer  academy Résumé : A summer academy is held for grade 9-12 high school students at the University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada, every year. The academy, dubbed the Da Vinci Engineering Enrichment Program (DEEP), is a diverse program that aims to attract domestic and international high school students to engineering and sciences (and possibly recruit them). DEEP also provides them with the opportunity to experience the university setting. This paper discusses the organization of DEEP and presents the details of a DEEP course developed to introduce students to electrical engineering. This course is designed for junior (grades 9 and 10) students and includes lectures, hands-on activities (both in a team and individually), and a field trip. The survey results, collected as both formative and summative feedback, indicate the success of the course. This paper also provides recommendations for future offerings of the course. ISSN : 0018-9359 En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=6177698&sortType%3Das [...]

Application of project-based learning (PBL) to the teaching of electrical power systems engineering / Nasser Hosseinzadeh in IEEE transactions on education, Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) 

Public ISBD [article]  in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) . - pp. 495 - 501 Titre : Application of project-based learning (PBL) to the teaching of electrical power systems engineering Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Nasser Hosseinzadeh, Auteur ; Mohammad Reza Hesamzadeh, Auteur Année de publication : 2013 Article en page(s) : pp. 495 - 501 Note générale : Education Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Curriculum  design  PBL  Electrical  engineering  Engineering  education  Portfolio  assessment  Power  system  modeling  and  analysis  Project-based  learning Résumé : Project-based learning (PBL), a learning environment in which projects drive learning, has been successfully used in various courses in the educational programs of different disciplines. However, concerns have been raised as to the breadth of the content covered and, in particular, whether PBL can be applied to specialized subjects without compromising the coverage of the required technical content. This paper discusses the advantages and drawbacks of using the PBL methodology in teaching specialized subjects in electrical power engineering, based on the authors' reflections and student feedback. The design and delivery of a PBL-based course in power system modeling and analysis is used as an example. It is asserted that proper usage of PBL makes it possible to deliver both technical content and generic professional skills in a specialized course. ISSN : 0018-9359 En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=6179321&sortType%3Das [...] [article] Application of project-based learning (PBL) to the teaching of electrical power systems engineering [texte imprimé] / Nasser Hosseinzadeh, Auteur ; Mohammad Reza Hesamzadeh, Auteur . - 2013 . - pp. 495 - 501. Education Langues : Anglais (eng) in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) . - pp. 495 - 501 Mots-clés : Curriculum  design  PBL  Electrical  engineering  Engineering  education  Portfolio  assessment  Power  system  modeling  and  analysis  Project-based  learning Résumé : Project-based learning (PBL), a learning environment in which projects drive learning, has been successfully used in various courses in the educational programs of different disciplines. However, concerns have been raised as to the breadth of the content covered and, in particular, whether PBL can be applied to specialized subjects without compromising the coverage of the required technical content. This paper discusses the advantages and drawbacks of using the PBL methodology in teaching specialized subjects in electrical power engineering, based on the authors' reflections and student feedback. The design and delivery of a PBL-based course in power system modeling and analysis is used as an example. It is asserted that proper usage of PBL makes it possible to deliver both technical content and generic professional skills in a specialized course. ISSN : 0018-9359 En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=6179321&sortType%3Das [...]

Enhancing project-based learning in software engineering lab teaching through an E-portfolio approach / José A. Macías in IEEE transactions on education, Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) 

Public ISBD [article]  in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) . - pp. 502 - 507 Titre : Enhancing project-based learning in software engineering lab teaching through an E-portfolio approach Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : José A. Macías, Auteur Année de publication : 2013 Article en page(s) : pp. 502 - 507 Note générale : Education Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Electronic  portfolio  Laboratory  education  Project-based  learning  Software  engineering  education  Teaching  strategies Résumé : Project-based learning is one of the main successful student-centered pedagogies broadly used in computing science courses. However, this approach can be insufficient when dealing with practical subjects that implicitly require many deliverables and a great deal of feedback and organizational resources. In this paper, a worked e-portfolio is presented as an approach to improve the teaching/learning and evaluation processes in project-based learning environments needing considerable resources. To validate this approach, a practical project-based software engineering course supported by a Moodle-based e-portfolio was designed and taught. The results obtained corroborated the effectiveness of the e-portfolio in practical software engineering teaching; this approach can be extended to similar subjects in other studies and/or curricula. ISSN : 0018-9359 En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=6182725&sortType%3Das [...] [article] Enhancing project-based learning in software engineering lab teaching through an E-portfolio approach [texte imprimé] / José A. Macías, Auteur . - 2013 . - pp. 502 - 507. Education Langues : Anglais (eng) in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) . - pp. 502 - 507 Mots-clés : Electronic  portfolio  Laboratory  education  Project-based  learning  Software  engineering  education  Teaching  strategies Résumé : Project-based learning is one of the main successful student-centered pedagogies broadly used in computing science courses. However, this approach can be insufficient when dealing with practical subjects that implicitly require many deliverables and a great deal of feedback and organizational resources. In this paper, a worked e-portfolio is presented as an approach to improve the teaching/learning and evaluation processes in project-based learning environments needing considerable resources. To validate this approach, a practical project-based software engineering course supported by a Moodle-based e-portfolio was designed and taught. The results obtained corroborated the effectiveness of the e-portfolio in practical software engineering teaching; this approach can be extended to similar subjects in other studies and/or curricula. ISSN : 0018-9359 En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=6182725&sortType%3Das [...]

Low-cost undergraduate control systems experiments using microcontroller-based control of a DC motor / Manavaalan Gunasekaran in IEEE transactions on education, Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) 

Public ISBD [article]  in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) . - pp. 508 - 516 Titre : Low-cost undergraduate control systems experiments using microcontroller-based control of a DC motor Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Manavaalan Gunasekaran, Auteur ; Ramprasad Potluri, Auteur Année de publication : 2013 Article en page(s) : pp. 508 - 516 Note générale : Education Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : DC  motor  control  Disturbance  observer  Embedded  control  system  Engineering  education  Low-cost  laboratory Résumé : This paper presents low-cost experiments for a control systems laboratory module that is worth one and a third credits. The experiments are organized around the microcontroller-based control of a permanent magnet dc motor. The experimental setups were built in-house. Except for the operating system, the software used is primarily freeware or free for academic use. The objective of this module is that students-fresh from a first course in control systems theory, which introduces them to proportional-integral-derivative control and to design using Bode plots and root locus-learn how a simple modern control system is built. Student feedback and a 90-min end-of-semester practical exam show that, although the students find the experiments challenging, this module helps meet this objective. After having taken the first course and this laboratory module, the students feel that they can build control systems in addition to discussing them theoretically. This module is easy to set up and administer using the supporting material provided by the authors. ISSN : 0018-9359 En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=6182726&sortType%3Das [...] [article] Low-cost undergraduate control systems experiments using microcontroller-based control of a DC motor [texte imprimé] / Manavaalan Gunasekaran, Auteur ; Ramprasad Potluri, Auteur . - 2013 . - pp. 508 - 516. Education Langues : Anglais (eng) in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) . - pp. 508 - 516 Mots-clés : DC  motor  control  Disturbance  observer  Embedded  control  system  Engineering  education  Low-cost  laboratory Résumé : This paper presents low-cost experiments for a control systems laboratory module that is worth one and a third credits. The experiments are organized around the microcontroller-based control of a permanent magnet dc motor. The experimental setups were built in-house. Except for the operating system, the software used is primarily freeware or free for academic use. The objective of this module is that students-fresh from a first course in control systems theory, which introduces them to proportional-integral-derivative control and to design using Bode plots and root locus-learn how a simple modern control system is built. Student feedback and a 90-min end-of-semester practical exam show that, although the students find the experiments challenging, this module helps meet this objective. After having taken the first course and this laboratory module, the students feel that they can build control systems in addition to discussing them theoretically. This module is easy to set up and administer using the supporting material provided by the authors. ISSN : 0018-9359 En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=6182726&sortType%3Das [...]

A low-cost hands-on laboratory to introduce lithography concepts / Maryam Jalali in IEEE transactions on education, Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) 

Public ISBD [article]  in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) . - pp. 517 - 524 Titre : A low-cost hands-on laboratory to introduce lithography concepts Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Maryam Jalali, Auteur ; James J. Marti, Auteur ; Allison L. Kirchhoff, Auteur Année de publication : 2013 Article en page(s) : pp. 517 - 524 Note générale : Education Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Hot  embossing  Lithography  Microelectromechanical  systems  (MEMS)  Microfabrication  Microimprint Résumé : A lithography lab course has been developed that is applicable to students from the middle-school level up to college students. It can also be inserted into electronics technology or similar courses in two- and four-year colleges, or used to demonstrate applications of polymers in chemistry classes. Some of these techniques would enable research projects that involve photolithography for those who lack access to a research lab. The major contribution of this course is the innovative methodology, which allows students to have a hands-on experience of lithography without using expensive equipment typically found only in a clean room. Optical lithography, microcontact printing, and embossing can be performed using basic equipment. The appendix of this paper provides a comprehensive list of this equipment. The photolithography results are comparable to those obtained with standard research tools. ISSN : 0018-9359 En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=6184351&sortType%3Das [...] [article] A low-cost hands-on laboratory to introduce lithography concepts [texte imprimé] / Maryam Jalali, Auteur ; James J. Marti, Auteur ; Allison L. Kirchhoff, Auteur . - 2013 . - pp. 517 - 524. Education Langues : Anglais (eng) in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) . - pp. 517 - 524 Mots-clés : Hot  embossing  Lithography  Microelectromechanical  systems  (MEMS)  Microfabrication  Microimprint Résumé : A lithography lab course has been developed that is applicable to students from the middle-school level up to college students. It can also be inserted into electronics technology or similar courses in two- and four-year colleges, or used to demonstrate applications of polymers in chemistry classes. Some of these techniques would enable research projects that involve photolithography for those who lack access to a research lab. The major contribution of this course is the innovative methodology, which allows students to have a hands-on experience of lithography without using expensive equipment typically found only in a clean room. Optical lithography, microcontact printing, and embossing can be performed using basic equipment. The appendix of this paper provides a comprehensive list of this equipment. The photolithography results are comparable to those obtained with standard research tools. ISSN : 0018-9359 En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=6184351&sortType%3Das [...]

Supervised coursework as a way of improving motivation in the learning of digital electronics / Raul Rengel in IEEE transactions on education, Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) 

Public ISBD [article]  in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) . - pp. 525 - 528 Titre : Supervised coursework as a way of improving motivation in the learning of digital electronics Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Raul Rengel, Auteur ; Maria J. Martín, Auteur ; Beatriz G. Vasallo, Auteur Année de publication : 2013 Article en page(s) : pp. 525 - 528 Note générale : Education Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Digital  electronics  education  Motivation  techniques  Problem-based  learning  (PBL)  Tutored  coursework Résumé : This paper presents a series of activities and educational strategies related to the teaching of digital electronics in computer engineering. The main objective of these methodologies was to develop a final tutored coursework to be carried out by the students in small teams. This coursework was conceived as consisting of advanced problems or small projects that should serve as a compendium of the knowledge acquired during the course, with competition between the groups and students' assuming a professional role being key incentive factors. The result was that students had a high degree of motivation and engagement in the activity, as well as improved knowledge because of the self-learning required in carrying out the coursework. ISSN : 0018-9359 En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=6189764&sortType%3Das [...] [article] Supervised coursework as a way of improving motivation in the learning of digital electronics [texte imprimé] / Raul Rengel, Auteur ; Maria J. Martín, Auteur ; Beatriz G. Vasallo, Auteur . - 2013 . - pp. 525 - 528. Education Langues : Anglais (eng) in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) . - pp. 525 - 528 Mots-clés : Digital  electronics  education  Motivation  techniques  Problem-based  learning  (PBL)  Tutored  coursework Résumé : This paper presents a series of activities and educational strategies related to the teaching of digital electronics in computer engineering. The main objective of these methodologies was to develop a final tutored coursework to be carried out by the students in small teams. This coursework was conceived as consisting of advanced problems or small projects that should serve as a compendium of the knowledge acquired during the course, with competition between the groups and students' assuming a professional role being key incentive factors. The result was that students had a high degree of motivation and engagement in the activity, as well as improved knowledge because of the self-learning required in carrying out the coursework. ISSN : 0018-9359 En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=6189764&sortType%3Das [...]

The 18 mm ^{2} laboratory / Tim Dallas in IEEE transactions on education, Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) 

Public ISBD [article]  in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) . - pp. 529 - 537 Titre : The 18 mm ^{2} laboratory : teaching MEMS development with the SUMMiT foundry process Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Tim Dallas, Auteur ; Berg, Jordan M., Auteur ; Richard O. Gale, Auteur Année de publication : 2013 Article en page(s) : pp. 529 - 537 Note générale : Education Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Educational  technologies  MEMS  Finite  element  methods  Microelectromechanical  systems  Microfabrication Résumé : This paper describes the goals, pedagogical system, and educational outcomes of a three-semester curriculum in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). The sequence takes engineering students with no formal MEMS training and gives them the skills to participate in cutting-edge MEMS research and development. The evolution of the curriculum from in-house fabrication facilities to an industry-standard foundry process affords an opportunity to examine the pedagogical benefits of the latter approach. Outcomes that are assessed include the number of students taking the classes, the quality of work produced by students, and the research that has emanated from class projects. Three key elements of the curriculum are identified: 1) extensive use of virtual design and process simulation software tools; 2) fabrication of student-designed devices for physical characterization and testing; and 3) integration of a student design competition. This work strongly leveraged the university outreach activities of Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) and the SNL SUMMiT MEMS design and fabrication system. SNL provides state-of-the-art design tools and device fabrication and hosts a yearly nationwide student design competition. Student MEMS designs developed using computer-aided design (CAD) and finite element analysis (FEA) software are fabricated at SNL and returned on 18-mm die modules for characterization and testing. One such module may contain a dozen innovative student projects. Important outcomes include an increase in enrollment in the introductory MEMS class, external research funding and archival journal publications arising from student designs, and consistently high finishes in the SNL competition. Since the SNL offerings are available to any US college or university, this curriculum is transportable in its current form. ISSN : 0018-9359 En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=6189763&sortType%3Das [...] [article] The 18 mm ^{2} laboratory : teaching MEMS development with the SUMMiT foundry process [texte imprimé] / Tim Dallas, Auteur ; Berg, Jordan M., Auteur ; Richard O. Gale, Auteur . - 2013 . - pp. 529 - 537. Education Langues : Anglais (eng) in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) . - pp. 529 - 537 Mots-clés : Educational  technologies  MEMS  Finite  element  methods  Microelectromechanical  systems  Microfabrication Résumé : This paper describes the goals, pedagogical system, and educational outcomes of a three-semester curriculum in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). The sequence takes engineering students with no formal MEMS training and gives them the skills to participate in cutting-edge MEMS research and development. The evolution of the curriculum from in-house fabrication facilities to an industry-standard foundry process affords an opportunity to examine the pedagogical benefits of the latter approach. Outcomes that are assessed include the number of students taking the classes, the quality of work produced by students, and the research that has emanated from class projects. Three key elements of the curriculum are identified: 1) extensive use of virtual design and process simulation software tools; 2) fabrication of student-designed devices for physical characterization and testing; and 3) integration of a student design competition. This work strongly leveraged the university outreach activities of Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) and the SNL SUMMiT MEMS design and fabrication system. SNL provides state-of-the-art design tools and device fabrication and hosts a yearly nationwide student design competition. Student MEMS designs developed using computer-aided design (CAD) and finite element analysis (FEA) software are fabricated at SNL and returned on 18-mm die modules for characterization and testing. One such module may contain a dozen innovative student projects. Important outcomes include an increase in enrollment in the introductory MEMS class, external research funding and archival journal publications arising from student designs, and consistently high finishes in the SNL competition. Since the SNL offerings are available to any US college or university, this curriculum is transportable in its current form. ISSN : 0018-9359 En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=6189763&sortType%3Das [...]

Mechatronic aeropendulum / Eniko T. Enikov in IEEE transactions on education, Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) 

Public ISBD [article]  in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) . - pp. 538 - 545 Titre : Mechatronic aeropendulum : demonstration of linear and nonlinear feedback control principles with MATLAB/simulink real-time windows target Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Eniko T. Enikov, Auteur ; Giampiero Campa, Auteur Année de publication : 2013 Article en page(s) : pp. 538 - 545 Note générale : Education Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Feedback  linearization  Simulink  Linear  feedback  control  Real-time  control  Real-time  windows  target Résumé : This paper presents a low-cost hands-on experiment for a classical undergraduate controls course for non-electrical engineering majors. The setup consists of a small dc electrical motor attached to one of the ends of a light rod. The motor drives a 2-in propeller and allows the rod to swing. Angular position is measured by a potentiometer attached to the pivot point. A custom-designed circuit board produces the controlled voltage input to the motor. The target board is powered and communicates with the PC through its USB port using a virtual RS-232 port. A simple MATLAB/Simulink module has been created to read the pendulum angle and send a command signal to the motor. The module is based on Real-time Windows Target software, which allows a sampling rate of up to 200 Hz. Students are able to design and test classical PID and phase lead-lag controllers, as well as modern controllers, including state-space controller design combined with feedback linearization. A semester-long series of assignments is described that can be carried out without the need for a specialized laboratory or teaching assistants. The project was tested in a classical control systems design class of senior-level mechanical engineering students. Student feedback and survey data on the effectiveness of the modules are also presented. ISSN : 0018-9359 En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=6193186&sortType%3Das [...] [article] Mechatronic aeropendulum : demonstration of linear and nonlinear feedback control principles with MATLAB/simulink real-time windows target [texte imprimé] / Eniko T. Enikov, Auteur ; Giampiero Campa, Auteur . - 2013 . - pp. 538 - 545. Education Langues : Anglais (eng) in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) . - pp. 538 - 545 Mots-clés : Feedback  linearization  Simulink  Linear  feedback  control  Real-time  control  Real-time  windows  target Résumé : This paper presents a low-cost hands-on experiment for a classical undergraduate controls course for non-electrical engineering majors. The setup consists of a small dc electrical motor attached to one of the ends of a light rod. The motor drives a 2-in propeller and allows the rod to swing. Angular position is measured by a potentiometer attached to the pivot point. A custom-designed circuit board produces the controlled voltage input to the motor. The target board is powered and communicates with the PC through its USB port using a virtual RS-232 port. A simple MATLAB/Simulink module has been created to read the pendulum angle and send a command signal to the motor. The module is based on Real-time Windows Target software, which allows a sampling rate of up to 200 Hz. Students are able to design and test classical PID and phase lead-lag controllers, as well as modern controllers, including state-space controller design combined with feedback linearization. A semester-long series of assignments is described that can be carried out without the need for a specialized laboratory or teaching assistants. The project was tested in a classical control systems design class of senior-level mechanical engineering students. Student feedback and survey data on the effectiveness of the modules are also presented. ISSN : 0018-9359 En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=6193186&sortType%3Das [...]

Combining self-explaining with computer architecture diagrams to enhance the learning of assembly language programming / Yen-Chu Hung in IEEE transactions on education, Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) 

Public ISBD [article]  in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) . - pp. 546 - 551 Titre : Combining self-explaining with computer architecture diagrams to enhance the learning of assembly language programming Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Yen-Chu Hung, Auteur Année de publication : 2013 Article en page(s) : pp. 546 - 551 Note générale : Education Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Assembly  language  programming  Computer  architecture  Diagrams  method  Programming  Self-explaining  (SE) Résumé : This paper investigates the impact of combining self explaining (SE) with computer architecture diagrams to help novice students learn assembly language programming. Pre- and post-test scores for the experimental and control groups were compared and subjected to covariance (ANCOVA) statistical analysis. Results indicate that the SE-plus-diagram approach had a significant effect on student achievement and improved novice students' learning experience by increasing their interest and participation in the course and helping them to develop assembly programming skills. ISSN : 0018-9359 En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=6194980&sortType%3Das [...] [article] Combining self-explaining with computer architecture diagrams to enhance the learning of assembly language programming [texte imprimé] / Yen-Chu Hung, Auteur . - 2013 . - pp. 546 - 551. Education Langues : Anglais (eng) in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) . - pp. 546 - 551 Mots-clés : Assembly  language  programming  Computer  architecture  Diagrams  method  Programming  Self-explaining  (SE) Résumé : This paper investigates the impact of combining self explaining (SE) with computer architecture diagrams to help novice students learn assembly language programming. Pre- and post-test scores for the experimental and control groups were compared and subjected to covariance (ANCOVA) statistical analysis. Results indicate that the SE-plus-diagram approach had a significant effect on student achievement and improved novice students' learning experience by increasing their interest and participation in the course and helping them to develop assembly programming skills. ISSN : 0018-9359 En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=6194980&sortType%3Das [...]

Motor-Reducer Sizing Through a MATLAB-Based Graphical technique / Hermes Giberti in IEEE transactions on education, Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) 

Public ISBD [article]  in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) . - pp. 552 - 558 Titre : Motor-Reducer Sizing Through a MATLAB-Based Graphical technique Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Hermes Giberti, Auteur ; Simone Cinquemani, Auteur Année de publication : 2013 Article en page(s) : pp. 552 - 558 Note générale : Education Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Electronic  cams  MATLAB  Motor  sizing  Servo-system Résumé : The design of the drive system for an automatic machine and its correct sizing is a very important competence for an electrical or mechatronic engineer. This requires knowledge that crosses the fields of electrical engineering, electronics and mechanics, as well as the skill to choose commercial components based upon their technical documentation. A good way to help students to achieve these competencies is to set them a project-oriented task, consisting of a real case study they have to solve. The aim is to give to students enrolled in the courses Functional Mechanical Design and Dynamics of Machines at the Polytechnic of Milan, Milan, Italy, the opportunity to put their knowledge and skills into practice on a real industrial case regarding the design of an automatic machine, with particular attention being paid to the problem of the analysis and synthesis of the drive system. ISSN : 0018-9359 En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=6200392&sortType%3Das [...] [article] Motor-Reducer Sizing Through a MATLAB-Based Graphical technique [texte imprimé] / Hermes Giberti, Auteur ; Simone Cinquemani, Auteur . - 2013 . - pp. 552 - 558. Education Langues : Anglais (eng) in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) . - pp. 552 - 558 Mots-clés : Electronic  cams  MATLAB  Motor  sizing  Servo-system Résumé : The design of the drive system for an automatic machine and its correct sizing is a very important competence for an electrical or mechatronic engineer. This requires knowledge that crosses the fields of electrical engineering, electronics and mechanics, as well as the skill to choose commercial components based upon their technical documentation. A good way to help students to achieve these competencies is to set them a project-oriented task, consisting of a real case study they have to solve. The aim is to give to students enrolled in the courses Functional Mechanical Design and Dynamics of Machines at the Polytechnic of Milan, Milan, Italy, the opportunity to put their knowledge and skills into practice on a real industrial case regarding the design of an automatic machine, with particular attention being paid to the problem of the analysis and synthesis of the drive system. ISSN : 0018-9359 En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=6200392&sortType%3Das [...]

An online, interactive renewable energy laboratory / Daniel A. O'Leary in IEEE transactions on education, Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) 

Public ISBD [article]  in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) . - pp. 559 - 565 Titre : An online, interactive renewable energy laboratory Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Daniel A. O'Leary, Auteur ; Julie Shattuck, Auteur ; Joel Kubby, Auteur Année de publication : 2013 Article en page(s) : pp. 559 - 565 Note générale : Education Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Electricity  Online  learning  Power  Renewable  energy  Solar Résumé : An undergraduate introductory science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) class can be a jarring disappointment to new students expecting to work with cutting-edge, realworld technology. Their cell phones are often more technically advanced and real-world than the tools used in a class lab. Not surprisingly, many complain that the STEM labs are dull and antiquated. To address these issues, the authors have created an online lab where students can interact via the Internet with tracking solar panels and solar power measurement tools at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Renewable Energy (RE) Lab in Mountain View, CA. The authors evaluate the impact of using real-life, real-time, real-world solar data on student learning. In identical pre- and post-lab quizzes taken before and after students performed the lab, two thirds of errors made on the pre-quiz were corrected on the post-quiz. ISSN : 0018-9359 En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=6202387&sortType%3Das [...] [article] An online, interactive renewable energy laboratory [texte imprimé] / Daniel A. O'Leary, Auteur ; Julie Shattuck, Auteur ; Joel Kubby, Auteur . - 2013 . - pp. 559 - 565. Education Langues : Anglais (eng) in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) . - pp. 559 - 565 Mots-clés : Electricity  Online  learning  Power  Renewable  energy  Solar Résumé : An undergraduate introductory science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) class can be a jarring disappointment to new students expecting to work with cutting-edge, realworld technology. Their cell phones are often more technically advanced and real-world than the tools used in a class lab. Not surprisingly, many complain that the STEM labs are dull and antiquated. To address these issues, the authors have created an online lab where students can interact via the Internet with tracking solar panels and solar power measurement tools at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Renewable Energy (RE) Lab in Mountain View, CA. The authors evaluate the impact of using real-life, real-time, real-world solar data on student learning. In identical pre- and post-lab quizzes taken before and after students performed the lab, two thirds of errors made on the pre-quiz were corrected on the post-quiz. ISSN : 0018-9359 En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=6202387&sortType%3Das [...]

Redesigning the assessment of an entrepreneurship course in an information technology degree program / Eric Pardede in IEEE transactions on education, Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) 

Public ISBD [article]  in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) . - pp. 566 - 572 Titre : Redesigning the assessment of an entrepreneurship course in an information technology degree program : embedding assessment for learning practices Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Eric Pardede, Auteur ; Judith Lyons, Auteur Année de publication : 2013 Article en page(s) : pp. 566 - 572 Note générale : Education Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Assessment  Constructive  alignment  Course  design  Curriculum  Entrepreneurship  Higher  education  Information  technology  (IT)  Learning Résumé : Entrepreneurship is a novel course in the curriculum for students in the Information Technology (IT) degree program at La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia. In comparison to other IT-related courses, the Entrepreneurship course seeks to develop business management knowledge and skills; its learning design is thus different to that of other courses in the IT program. The concept of constructive alignment for curriculum renewal suggests that there are several components of good course design. In this paper, we use the principles of constructive alignment to analyze and redesign several components of the Entrepreneurship course. The focus is on reviewing and aligning the assessment tasks to ensure an effective evaluation and the achievement of student learning outcomes. Since assessment drives student learning, we describe the innovative assessment tasks that were implemented to enhance student learning, provide the rationale for the design of these tasks as supported by the current literature, and reflect on possible future improvements. The course redesign process and the constructive alignment and innovative assessment can be applied to other courses in the field, and more broadly to curriculum, teaching, and learning in higher education. ISSN : 0018-9359 En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=6204207&sortType%3Das [...] [article] Redesigning the assessment of an entrepreneurship course in an information technology degree program : embedding assessment for learning practices [texte imprimé] / Eric Pardede, Auteur ; Judith Lyons, Auteur . - 2013 . - pp. 566 - 572. Education Langues : Anglais (eng) in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) . - pp. 566 - 572 Mots-clés : Assessment  Constructive  alignment  Course  design  Curriculum  Entrepreneurship  Higher  education  Information  technology  (IT)  Learning Résumé : Entrepreneurship is a novel course in the curriculum for students in the Information Technology (IT) degree program at La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia. In comparison to other IT-related courses, the Entrepreneurship course seeks to develop business management knowledge and skills; its learning design is thus different to that of other courses in the IT program. The concept of constructive alignment for curriculum renewal suggests that there are several components of good course design. In this paper, we use the principles of constructive alignment to analyze and redesign several components of the Entrepreneurship course. The focus is on reviewing and aligning the assessment tasks to ensure an effective evaluation and the achievement of student learning outcomes. Since assessment drives student learning, we describe the innovative assessment tasks that were implemented to enhance student learning, provide the rationale for the design of these tasks as supported by the current literature, and reflect on possible future improvements. The course redesign process and the constructive alignment and innovative assessment can be applied to other courses in the field, and more broadly to curriculum, teaching, and learning in higher education. ISSN : 0018-9359 En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=6204207&sortType%3Das [...]

Unique power electronics and drives experimental bench (PEDEB) to facilitate learning and research / Sandeep Anand in IEEE transactions on education, Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) 

Public ISBD [article]  in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) . - pp. 573 - 579 Titre : Unique power electronics and drives experimental bench (PEDEB) to facilitate learning and research Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Sandeep Anand, Auteur ; Rajesh Singh, Auteur ; Fernandes, B. G., Auteur Année de publication : 2013 Article en page(s) : pp. 573 - 579 Note générale : Education Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Do-it-yourself  Electric  drives  Laboratory  course  Power  conversion  Power  electronics  Reconfigurable  Teaching Résumé : Experimentation is important for learning and research in the field of power electronics and drives. However, a great deal of equipment is required to study the various topologies, controllers, and functionalities. Thus, the cost of establishing good laboratories and research centers is high. To address this problem, the authors have developed a “Power Electronics and Drives Experimental Bench” (PEDEB), whose details are given in this paper. This unique kit includes reconfigurable hardware modules, which can be interconnected to achieve more than 14 different circuit topologies. Moreover, the software (controller) is accessible to users, thereby facilitating quick verification and testing of new ideas. A 2-kVA prototype of the PEDEB was developed and tested for various possible modes of operation. The kit is being used for a first-semester post-graduate laboratory course on “Power Electronics and Drives.” This paper includes observations and learning from experiments on dc-dc buck converter, an induction motor drive, and a grid feeding inverter conducted using the PEDEB. ISSN : 0018-9359 En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=6213161&sortType%3Das [...] [article] Unique power electronics and drives experimental bench (PEDEB) to facilitate learning and research [texte imprimé] / Sandeep Anand, Auteur ; Rajesh Singh, Auteur ; Fernandes, B. G., Auteur . - 2013 . - pp. 573 - 579. Education Langues : Anglais (eng) in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) . - pp. 573 - 579 Mots-clés : Do-it-yourself  Electric  drives  Laboratory  course  Power  conversion  Power  electronics  Reconfigurable  Teaching Résumé : Experimentation is important for learning and research in the field of power electronics and drives. However, a great deal of equipment is required to study the various topologies, controllers, and functionalities. Thus, the cost of establishing good laboratories and research centers is high. To address this problem, the authors have developed a “Power Electronics and Drives Experimental Bench” (PEDEB), whose details are given in this paper. This unique kit includes reconfigurable hardware modules, which can be interconnected to achieve more than 14 different circuit topologies. Moreover, the software (controller) is accessible to users, thereby facilitating quick verification and testing of new ideas. A 2-kVA prototype of the PEDEB was developed and tested for various possible modes of operation. The kit is being used for a first-semester post-graduate laboratory course on “Power Electronics and Drives.” This paper includes observations and learning from experiments on dc-dc buck converter, an induction motor drive, and a grid feeding inverter conducted using the PEDEB. ISSN : 0018-9359 En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=6213161&sortType%3Das [...]

Using student conferences to increase participation in the classroom / M. G. Arenas in IEEE transactions on education, Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) 

Public ISBD [article]  in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) . - pp. 580 - 581 Titre : Using student conferences to increase participation in the classroom : a case study Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : M. G. Arenas, Auteur ; P. A. Castillo, Auteur ; F. F. de Vega, Auteur Année de publication : 2013 Article en page(s) : pp. 580 - 581 Note générale : Education Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Engineering  education  Innovation  Interuniversity  conference  Student  conference  Student  engagement Résumé : This paper describes the use of a student conference as a novel experience aimed at motivating students enrolled in various computer architecture courses, such as Microprocessor Systems. The goal was to increase student engagement, to decrease failure rates, and to introduce students to the world of research. This multidisciplinary experience enabled students from several universities and cities to participate in a scientific conference while addressing novel research topics. This experience, and the understanding thus gained of the assorted roles of participants in a scientific conference—authors, reviewers, and local, steering, and scientific committees—served to increase the engagement and collaboration of both students and instructors and helped to decrease the dropout rate. ISSN : 0018-9359 En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=6161618&sortType%3Das [...] [article] Using student conferences to increase participation in the classroom : a case study [texte imprimé] / M. G. Arenas, Auteur ; P. A. Castillo, Auteur ; F. F. de Vega, Auteur . - 2013 . - pp. 580 - 581. Education Langues : Anglais (eng) in IEEE transactions on education > Vol. 55 N° 4 (Novembre 2012) . - pp. 580 - 581 Mots-clés : Engineering  education  Innovation  Interuniversity  conference  Student  conference  Student  engagement Résumé : This paper describes the use of a student conference as a novel experience aimed at motivating students enrolled in various computer architecture courses, such as Microprocessor Systems. The goal was to increase student engagement, to decrease failure rates, and to introduce students to the world of research. This multidisciplinary experience enabled students from several universities and cities to participate in a scientific conference while addressing novel research topics. This experience, and the understanding thus gained of the assorted roles of participants in a scientific conference—authors, reviewers, and local, steering, and scientific committees—served to increase the engagement and collaboration of both students and instructors and helped to decrease the dropout rate. ISSN : 0018-9359 En ligne : http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=6161618&sortType%3Das [...]

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