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McDaniel, Ellen – Engineering Education, 1985
PLATO has become a successful method for computer-based education in a statics course since it offers diversified teaching/learning activities as well as alternative ways to teach content and exercise skills. Advantages for student learning are discussed, course guidelines are given, and a description of the course's computer graphics is provided.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Curriculum Development, Engineering, Engineering Education
Sharp, J. J. – Engineering Education, 1975
Presents the view that formal assignments such as problem sheets to be solved at home within a given amount of time are detrimental to the development of a mature outlook in college students. Presents an alternative to this approach. (GS)
Descriptors: Assignments, Engineering Education, Group Activities, Higher Education
Plants, Helen L.; Venable, Wallace S. – Engineering Education, 1985
Mechanics courses at West Virginia University are taught exclusively from programed instructional materials. Presents: (1) descriptions of these courses; (2) data indicating higher achievement by students participating in programed courses compared to students in courses using the lecture method; and (3) reasons for the success of the courses. (DH)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Engineering, Engineering Education
