Students Understanding and Participation Using ULearn: Dynamics Case
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| Title: | Students Understanding and Participation Using ULearn: Dynamics Case |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Abdel Wahab, M. M., Mahboub, D. |
| Source: | European Journal of Engineering Education. Aug 2006 31(4):407-420. |
| Availability: | Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 14 |
| Publication Date: | 2006 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Student Attitudes, Web Based Instruction, Undergraduate Study, Educational Strategies, Engineering Education, Distance Education, Computer Simulation, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Assisted Instruction, Internet, Integrated Learning Systems, Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Electronic Learning, Consortia, Higher Education, Program Descriptions, Program Effectiveness, Foreign Countries, Kinetics |
| Geographic Terms: | United Kingdom |
| DOI: | 10.1080/03043790600676232 |
| ISSN: | 0304-3797 |
| Abstract: | In this paper, ULearn (University of Surrey learning on-line) and e-learning techniques are used to enhance the students' understanding and participation in Dynamics modules for an undergraduate programme in the School of Engineering, University of Surrey. The Dynamics modules are taught at Levels 2 and 3 and contain several mechanisms and vibrating systems. The modules consist of several chapters, each of which has its own folder, or content file, in ULearn. In addition to the discussion board and chat room, on-line simulations have been made available and integrated within ULearn. In order to evaluate students' understanding and encourage the student participation in ULearn, timed on-line assessments, in the form of multiple-choice quizzes, have been designed. The feedback of the students has indicated that the use of ULearn was of great help to improve their understanding of the Dynamics modules. (Contains 17 figures.) |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 16 |
| Entry Date: | 2009 |
| Accession Number: | EJ831922 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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