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DeschĂȘnes, Jean-Sebastien; Barka, Noureddine; Michaud, Mario; Paradis, Denis; Brousseau, Jean – Chemical Engineering Education, 2013
A joint learning activity in process control is presented, in the context of a distance collaboration between engineering and technical-level students, in a similar fashion as current practices in the industry involving distance coordination and troubleshooting. The necessary infrastructure and the setup used are first detailed, followed by a…
Descriptors: Learning Activities, Distance Education, Technical Occupations, Engineering
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Potkonjak, Veljko; Jovanovic, Kosta; Holland, Owen; Uhomoibhi, James – Multicultural Education & Technology Journal, 2013
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to present an improved concept of software-based laboratory exercises, namely a Virtual Laboratory for Engineering Sciences (VLES). Design/methodology/approach: The implementation of distance learning and e-learning in engineering sciences (such as Mechanical and Electrical Engineering) is still far behind…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Distance Education, Computer Simulation, Skill Development
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Dadigamuwa, P. R.; Senanayake, Samans – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2012
The present study was carried out to determine the motivating factors for enrolling in an engineering study programme in open and distance learning (ODL) and the factors that affect the students' performance. The study was conducted with two convenient samples of students following distance learning courses in engineering technology, conducted by…
Descriptors: Open Universities, Program Effectiveness, Teaching Methods, Engineering Education
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Chandra A. P., Jagadeesh; Samuel, R. D. Sudhaker – International Journal of Distance Education Technologies, 2010
Attaining excellence in technical education is a worthy challenge to any life goal. Distance learning opportunities make these goals easier to reach with added quality. Distance learning in engineering education is possible only through successful implementations of remote laboratories in a learning-by-doing environment. This paper presents one…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Engineering Education, Distance Education, Technical Education
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Osler, James Edward; Mansaray, Mahmud A. – Journal of Educational Technology, 2013
The online deployment of Technology Engineered online Student Ratings of Instruction (SRIs) by colleges and universities in the United States has dynamically changed the deployment of course evaluation. This research investigation is the fourth part of a post hoc study that analytically and psychometrically examines the design, reliability, and…
Descriptors: Course Evaluation, Educational Technology, Black Colleges, Higher Education
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Bender, Melinda; Fulwider, Miles; Stemkoski, Michael J. – Journal of College Teaching & Learning, 2008
This paper encourages the investigation of real world problems by students and faculty and links recommended student competencies with project based learning. In addition to the traditional course objectives, project-based learning (PBL) uses real world problems for classroom instruction and fieldwork to connect students, instructors, and industry…
Descriptors: Student Projects, Active Learning, Teaching Methods, Teaching Styles