Assessment-based use of CAD tools in electromagnetic field courses

Abstract

Undergraduate electromagnetic field courses entail significant teaching and learning challenges. The use of simulation technologies in these courses can be an effective teaching strategy if designed properly. An assessment-based approach for identifying difficult concepts to incorporate into simulation-oriented learning is investigated. The potential benefits of the approach are illustrated with a case study.

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