Using Tablet PCs and Interactive Software in IC Design Courses to Improve Learning
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| Title: | Using Tablet PCs and Interactive Software in IC Design Courses to Improve Learning |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Simoni, M. |
| Source: | IEEE Transactions on Education. May 2011 54(2):216-221. |
| Availability: | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. 445 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, NJ 08854. Tel: 732-981-0060; Web site: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/RecentIssue.jsp?punumber=13 |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 6 |
| Publication Date: | 2011 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Computer Software, Educational Technology, Handheld Devices, Classroom Techniques, College Instruction, Classroom Communication, Class Activities, Design, Interaction, Engineering Education, Scoring Rubrics, Comparative Analysis, Instructional Effectiveness, Course Evaluation |
| Geographic Terms: | Indiana |
| DOI: | 10.1109/TE.2011.2105873 |
| ISSN: | 0018-9359 |
| Abstract: | This paper describes an initial study of using tablet PCs and interactive course software in integrated circuit (IC) design courses. A rapidly growing community is demonstrating how this technology can improve learning and retention of material by facilitating interaction between faculty and students via cognitive exercises during lectures. While numerous examples of using this technology exist, there is not much literature regarding its application to electrical engineering and IC design in particular. This paper presents examples from three different IC design courses to describe the types of cognitive activities that can be facilitated with this technology. While these examples are specific to IC design, the basic techniques are valid for any application. This study does show some initial success, which, it is hoped, will spark interest at other universities and lead to a better examination of its effectiveness through larger sample sizes. (Contains 7 figures.) |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 16 |
| Entry Date: | 2011 |
| Accession Number: | EJ925549 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This paper describes an initial study of using tablet PCs and interactive course software in integrated circuit (IC) design courses. A rapidly growing community is demonstrating how this technology can improve learning and retention of material by facilitating interaction between faculty and students via cognitive exercises during lectures. While numerous examples of using this technology exist, there is not much literature regarding its application to electrical engineering and IC design in particular. This paper presents examples from three different IC design courses to describe the types of cognitive activities that can be facilitated with this technology. While these examples are specific to IC design, the basic techniques are valid for any application. This study does show some initial success, which, it is hoped, will spark interest at other universities and lead to a better examination of its effectiveness through larger sample sizes. (Contains 7 figures.) |
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| ISSN: | 0018-9359 |
| DOI: | 10.1109/TE.2011.2105873 |
