Enhancing student learning of an undergraduate manufacturing course with computer simulations

• Autores: N. Fang, G.A. Stewardson, M.M. Lubke
• Localización: The International journal of engineering education, ISSN-e 0949-149X, Vol. 24, no. 3, 2008, págs. 558-566
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Computer-assisted instruction is an innovative instructional strategy that has been receiving increasing attention in engineering and technology education. This paper describes our recent efforts to develop and implement a computer simulation program to enhance student learning of a manufacturing course. Examples of student work assignments that demonstrate our instructional strategy are included. Student learning outcomes were evaluated by using a Likert-type and open-ended questionnaire to survey students' attitudes and experiences toward our computer simulation program, and by developing a unique mechanism that includes technical questions at varying degrees of difficulty to investigate if our computer simulation program helps enhance student learning.