Description, analysis and test of an autonomous computer aided learning module for digital control

Maussion, Pierre; Tricot, André

doi:10.1109/iecon.2006.347917

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“…Lastly, motivation could influence all the previous aspects and has to be checked. In this way, we made very basic choices in order to remain simple and to privilege usability and acceptance, cf [13]. Flash animations are used only when necessary, for example in Fig.…”

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A computer aided learning module for digital control: Description, analysis, test and improvement

Maussion¹,

Tricot²

2008

2008 34th Annual Conference of IEEE Industrial Electronics

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This paper presents a set of pedagogical solutions, their analysis, test and improvement, for an autonomous computer aided learning module. The content of the module is an introduction to digital control, based on a real (but simulated) industrial system: the automatic air conditioning system inside a modern car. The rather theoretical contents are presented without any mathematics to our non specialist students, according to a pedagogy of the inductive type. Our added value lies in the module structure, evaluation with a pre-test and a post-test, analysis and improvement through two successive years in 2006 and 2007. The student opinions are tested about utility and easiness of the contents, utility of the computer for training, usability of the computer in an autonomous way and motivation. The analysis brings to light less large positive opinions after the course than before. These results remain stable through the years. Consequently, educators and policy makes should be careful with e-learning dissemination.

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“…The main objective was to propose new learning facilities for some specific technical students and to get information from their and our practice. This paper tries to study these aspects and proposes some ways to improve the initial module [13].…”

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A computer aided learning module for digital control: Description, analysis, test and improvement

Maussion¹,

Tricot²

2008

2008 34th Annual Conference of IEEE Industrial Electronics

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“…"A large number of computer applications are being developed to make learning experience more efficient, flexible, yet at the same time enjoyable" [8]. Computer Aided (or Assisted) Learning (CAL) tools are learning resources used to assist student in learning a particular concept, subject or experimental procedures through demonstrations, illustrations and simulations [8] [9][10] [11] [12]. The CAL tool is an aid to the overall learning strategy.…”

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Genuine Lab Experiences for Students in Resource Constrained Environments: The RealLab with Integrated Intelligent Assessment

Chika,

Azzi,

Stocker

et al. 2008

Int. J. Onl. Eng.

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Laboratory activities are indispensable for developing engineering skills. Computer Aided Learning (CAL) tools can be used to enhance laboratory learning in various ways, the latest approach being the virtual laboratory technique that emulates traditional laboratory processes. This new approach makes it possible to give students complete and genuine laboratory experiences in situations constrained by limited resources in the provision of laboratory facilities and infrastructure and/or where there is need for laboratory education, for large classes, with only one laboratory stand. This may especially be the case in countries in transition. Most existing virtual laboratories are not available for purchase. Where they are, they may not be cost friendly for resource constrained environments. Also, most do not integrate any form of assessment structure. In this paper, we present a very cost friendly virtual laboratory solution for genuine laboratory experiences in resource constrained environments, with integrated intelligent assessment.

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Description, analysis and test of an autonomous computer aided learning module for digital control

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A computer aided learning module for digital control: Description, analysis, test and improvement

A computer aided learning module for digital control: Description, analysis, test and improvement

Genuine Lab Experiences for Students in Resource Constrained Environments: The RealLab with Integrated Intelligent Assessment

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