Pub Date : 1994-07-06DOI: 10.1109/MMEE.1994.383223
R. Kornefors, M. Lenells, L. Lundberg
The use of hypermedia in computerized school-books, hyperbooks, makes it easy to connect several subjects. This paper shows how hyperbooks for some subjects in Engineering Education can be used together in a hyperlibrary. Several teachers are working together in the development of computer-aided teaching material. Animations are used to visualize different parts of the subjects, both in theory parts and examples. Simulation programs are used to give the students an understanding of a system's behaviour.<>
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Pub Date : 1994-07-06DOI: 10.1109/MMEE.1994.383181
Q. Su
A computer software tool has been developed to help students to understand complicated travelling wave phenomena in electrical systems. The main features of this software tool are its user-friendly interface, easy data preparation and graphic presentation. Trialed in two universities, the software tool has proved quite useful. Collaboration between universities on educational software development is sought for the benefit of more academics and students. A working group under the Australian Universities Power Engineering Conference may be established in the future.<>
{"title":"Educational software development and its collaboration between tertiary institutions","authors":"Q. Su","doi":"10.1109/MMEE.1994.383181","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MMEE.1994.383181","url":null,"abstract":"A computer software tool has been developed to help students to understand complicated travelling wave phenomena in electrical systems. The main features of this software tool are its user-friendly interface, easy data preparation and graphic presentation. Trialed in two universities, the software tool has proved quite useful. Collaboration between universities on educational software development is sought for the benefit of more academics and students. A working group under the Australian Universities Power Engineering Conference may be established in the future.<<ETX>>","PeriodicalId":159168,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings IEEE 1st International Conference on Multi Media Engineering Education","volume":"44 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121418724","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 1994-07-06DOI: 10.1109/MMEE.1994.383211
W. Young, K. Gu
Knowledge of the interaction between land use, transport and the environment is fundamental in understanding the impact of transport on cities' environment. Many students do not fully understand the complexities of this interaction. Traditional lectures and tutorials alone do not do justice to the level of interaction and a more interactive educational approach is required. This paper discusses an interactive learning approach built around an educational computer system called LAND. Environmental and land use modellers have made considerable steps forward in the development of theory and the incorporation of this theory into computer models. Also, recent developments in computer software provide considerable potential for creating a user friendly, interactive, dynamic, easy to learn, and visually stimulating computer environment which can assist students in interacting with computer models. LAND has brought together these developments in a form that can assist in education. This paper introduces the teaching aims and approach, briefly describes the model and then outlines experiences in using this interactive teaching tool.<>
{"title":"Using a computer model to assist in teaching the interaction between land use, transport and the environment","authors":"W. Young, K. Gu","doi":"10.1109/MMEE.1994.383211","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MMEE.1994.383211","url":null,"abstract":"Knowledge of the interaction between land use, transport and the environment is fundamental in understanding the impact of transport on cities' environment. Many students do not fully understand the complexities of this interaction. Traditional lectures and tutorials alone do not do justice to the level of interaction and a more interactive educational approach is required. This paper discusses an interactive learning approach built around an educational computer system called LAND. Environmental and land use modellers have made considerable steps forward in the development of theory and the incorporation of this theory into computer models. Also, recent developments in computer software provide considerable potential for creating a user friendly, interactive, dynamic, easy to learn, and visually stimulating computer environment which can assist students in interacting with computer models. LAND has brought together these developments in a form that can assist in education. This paper introduces the teaching aims and approach, briefly describes the model and then outlines experiences in using this interactive teaching tool.<<ETX>>","PeriodicalId":159168,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings IEEE 1st International Conference on Multi Media Engineering Education","volume":"65 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121213517","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 1994-07-06DOI: 10.1109/MMEE.1994.383226
D. Phelan
A PC based system that functions as an online materials tutorial system is described. The package, managed by a file server on a Novell network, includes (a) database of engineering material type questions, (b) a commercial materials database from which students seek their answers and (c) a student answer recording system. The package can be used for both self tutoring purposes and for testing students of their understanding of concepts introduced during lectures on engineering materials.<>
{"title":"An online engineering materials tutorial system","authors":"D. Phelan","doi":"10.1109/MMEE.1994.383226","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MMEE.1994.383226","url":null,"abstract":"A PC based system that functions as an online materials tutorial system is described. The package, managed by a file server on a Novell network, includes (a) database of engineering material type questions, (b) a commercial materials database from which students seek their answers and (c) a student answer recording system. The package can be used for both self tutoring purposes and for testing students of their understanding of concepts introduced during lectures on engineering materials.<<ETX>>","PeriodicalId":159168,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings IEEE 1st International Conference on Multi Media Engineering Education","volume":"12 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127787009","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 1994-07-06DOI: 10.1109/MMEE.1994.383186
H. Hanna
A Computer Aided Learning program has been written for the Windows 3.1 environment to assist in the teaching of Image Processing and Image Coding to final year Electronic Engineering students. The program operates in two modes: a user controlled image processing mode, and a step by step series of illustrated lessons. The user can swap between these modes as required. The program is written in Visual Basic and C, with links to a commercial image processing package called GLOBAL LAB Image 2.1.<>
{"title":"Development of computer assisted learning to assist in the teaching of image processing and image coding","authors":"H. Hanna","doi":"10.1109/MMEE.1994.383186","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MMEE.1994.383186","url":null,"abstract":"A Computer Aided Learning program has been written for the Windows 3.1 environment to assist in the teaching of Image Processing and Image Coding to final year Electronic Engineering students. The program operates in two modes: a user controlled image processing mode, and a step by step series of illustrated lessons. The user can swap between these modes as required. The program is written in Visual Basic and C, with links to a commercial image processing package called GLOBAL LAB Image 2.1.<<ETX>>","PeriodicalId":159168,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings IEEE 1st International Conference on Multi Media Engineering Education","volume":"81 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123008009","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 1994-07-06DOI: 10.1109/MMEE.1994.383217
J. Arneaud
A perceived lack of impact of multi-media on the processes of electrical power engineering education is discussed. It is asserted that a failure to change will lead to further decline of electrical power engineering due to the pressures of the information explosion. The limited penetration of multi-media is ascribed to both fears that the new technology will distance students further from practical engineering and to the competition for academic staff time between research, teaching and administration. It is recommended that a specialist support facility be established and that links between power engineering educators be improved. Two simple examples of the use of multi-media in electrical power engineering are described.<>
{"title":"Why not M/sup 2/ in electrical power E/sup 2/?","authors":"J. Arneaud","doi":"10.1109/MMEE.1994.383217","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MMEE.1994.383217","url":null,"abstract":"A perceived lack of impact of multi-media on the processes of electrical power engineering education is discussed. It is asserted that a failure to change will lead to further decline of electrical power engineering due to the pressures of the information explosion. The limited penetration of multi-media is ascribed to both fears that the new technology will distance students further from practical engineering and to the competition for academic staff time between research, teaching and administration. It is recommended that a specialist support facility be established and that links between power engineering educators be improved. Two simple examples of the use of multi-media in electrical power engineering are described.<<ETX>>","PeriodicalId":159168,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings IEEE 1st International Conference on Multi Media Engineering Education","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129921501","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 1994-07-06DOI: 10.1109/MMEE.1994.383183
G. Whale
A clear understanding of data structures and their associated algorithms is highly desirable for engineers. Programming subjects usually rely on static methods such as overhead transparencies, blackboards and textbooks to illustrate operations on data structures, while laboratory environments rarely provide the graphical support students need to experiment with algorithms. The system discussed, DRUIDS (Display Resource for Understanding Internal Data Structures), establishes a link between instruction and experiment by animating textbook algorithms applied to common data structures, and by allowing the student to exercise their own program code. The resulting changes to the program state can be viewed dynamically at several levels of abstraction, including flow of program control, variable tracing and data structure state.<>
{"title":"DRUIDS: tools for understanding data structures and algorithms","authors":"G. Whale","doi":"10.1109/MMEE.1994.383183","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MMEE.1994.383183","url":null,"abstract":"A clear understanding of data structures and their associated algorithms is highly desirable for engineers. Programming subjects usually rely on static methods such as overhead transparencies, blackboards and textbooks to illustrate operations on data structures, while laboratory environments rarely provide the graphical support students need to experiment with algorithms. The system discussed, DRUIDS (Display Resource for Understanding Internal Data Structures), establishes a link between instruction and experiment by animating textbook algorithms applied to common data structures, and by allowing the student to exercise their own program code. The resulting changes to the program state can be viewed dynamically at several levels of abstraction, including flow of program control, variable tracing and data structure state.<<ETX>>","PeriodicalId":159168,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings IEEE 1st International Conference on Multi Media Engineering Education","volume":"326 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116533763","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 1994-07-06DOI: 10.1109/MMEE.1994.383214
R. A. Baker, J. Yunus, F. Taha, I. Hassan, S. Basir, F. Husain, Z. Muda
True hands on experimentation in circuits, power, control, and electronics laboratories is an essential part of engineering education. Much can be done with simulation, but simulation does not replace the real thing. The experiments should not be bogged down with meticulous meter reading and manual plotting. A microcomputer with appropriate software and hardware is useful in reducing the tedium without distracting from the benefit of physical hands on experimentation. A system is being developed at the University of Technology in Malaysia, based on the concepts of the prototypes, object oriented and modular, to allow much greater flexibility that can be user modified to incorporate new modules and procedures as appropriate. The concept is to replace the bench full of instruments with a set of virtual instruments in a generic microcomputer.<>
{"title":"Integration of experimentation and computerization","authors":"R. A. Baker, J. Yunus, F. Taha, I. Hassan, S. Basir, F. Husain, Z. Muda","doi":"10.1109/MMEE.1994.383214","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MMEE.1994.383214","url":null,"abstract":"True hands on experimentation in circuits, power, control, and electronics laboratories is an essential part of engineering education. Much can be done with simulation, but simulation does not replace the real thing. The experiments should not be bogged down with meticulous meter reading and manual plotting. A microcomputer with appropriate software and hardware is useful in reducing the tedium without distracting from the benefit of physical hands on experimentation. A system is being developed at the University of Technology in Malaysia, based on the concepts of the prototypes, object oriented and modular, to allow much greater flexibility that can be user modified to incorporate new modules and procedures as appropriate. The concept is to replace the bench full of instruments with a set of virtual instruments in a generic microcomputer.<<ETX>>","PeriodicalId":159168,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings IEEE 1st International Conference on Multi Media Engineering Education","volume":"218 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126110943","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 1994-07-06DOI: 10.1109/MMEE.1994.383178
J. Zakis
Teaching engineering students the art of electronic design is going through a revolution. The traditional teaching methods of chalk-and-talk, recently supplemented by whiteboards and overhead transparencies, are being augmented and enhanced by other media such as computer-aided circuit design and simulation tools. These electronic design automation (EDA) tools when available to students on a regular basis make learning considerably more enjoyable and quickens its pace. By proceeding faster, these students become extremely sophisticated users and develop a deeper understanding of engineering design.<>
{"title":"The art of electronic design using multiple media","authors":"J. Zakis","doi":"10.1109/MMEE.1994.383178","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MMEE.1994.383178","url":null,"abstract":"Teaching engineering students the art of electronic design is going through a revolution. The traditional teaching methods of chalk-and-talk, recently supplemented by whiteboards and overhead transparencies, are being augmented and enhanced by other media such as computer-aided circuit design and simulation tools. These electronic design automation (EDA) tools when available to students on a regular basis make learning considerably more enjoyable and quickens its pace. By proceeding faster, these students become extremely sophisticated users and develop a deeper understanding of engineering design.<<ETX>>","PeriodicalId":159168,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings IEEE 1st International Conference on Multi Media Engineering Education","volume":"24 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127749621","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 1994-07-06DOI: 10.1109/MMEE.1994.383188
P. Kneen
This paper considers the best methods for preparing teaching materials for document viewing. The methods discussed have all been used with Interleaf Desktop Publisher and the associated WorldView Document viewing package. In applying the package, the notes for the Civil Engineering subject Computing and Graphics (CIVL1106) at the University of New South Wales were changed into this format.<>
{"title":"Preparing teaching materials for document viewing","authors":"P. Kneen","doi":"10.1109/MMEE.1994.383188","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MMEE.1994.383188","url":null,"abstract":"This paper considers the best methods for preparing teaching materials for document viewing. The methods discussed have all been used with Interleaf Desktop Publisher and the associated WorldView Document viewing package. In applying the package, the notes for the Civil Engineering subject Computing and Graphics (CIVL1106) at the University of New South Wales were changed into this format.<<ETX>>","PeriodicalId":159168,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings IEEE 1st International Conference on Multi Media Engineering Education","volume":"13 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1994-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128947686","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}