Effects of 3D Virtual Simulators in the Introductory Wind Energy Course: A Tool for Teaching Engineering Concepts

Do, Phuong T.; Moreland, James Porter; Delgado, Catherine; Wilson, Kristina; Wang, Xiuling; Zhou, Chenn Q.; Ice, Phil

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“…Do et al. () considered that one of the advantages of VR is to make an abstract concept concrete. Osberg () and Bhagat, Liou, and Chang () proved that VR could increase the motivation of users and cause them to focus more on learning.…”

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“…In recent years, the rapid development of computer hardware and software, as well as cost reduction in hardware equipment, has raised the popularity in the use of three-dimensional (3D) virtual reality (VR) with computer simulations as a training method. Do et al (2013) considered that one of the advantages of VR is to make an abstract concept concrete. Osberg (1995) and Bhagat, Liou, and Chang (2016) proved that VR could increase the motivation of users and cause them to focus more on learning.…”

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Effects of three‐dimensional virtual reality and traditional training methods on mental workload and training performance

Chao

Yau

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Hum Ftrs & Erg Mfg Svc

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Industries will implement effective training programs to improve training performance, and an ideal training performance occurs under proper mental workload (MWL). Virtual reality (VR) has recently been widely utilized in training; however, only a few studies have investigated its effects on MWL and training performance simultaneously. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of VR training and traditional training methods, such as technical manuals (TM) and multimedia films (MF), on training performance and MWL. The results of the performance measurement show that VR training is considered the best training method compared to TM and MF, particularly in the case of complex tasks. The results of physiological measurements (GSR [galvanic skin response], LF% [low frequency], and LF/HF [high frequency] ratio) show a significant difference between reading TM and using computer (MF and VR), wherein the latter has a lower MWL. However, no significant difference in subjective MWL assessment (NASA‐TLX [task load index]) and HF% measurement is found.

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Effects of three‐dimensional virtual reality and traditional training methods on mental workload and training performance

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“…Em virtude disso, surge a exigência fundamental de melhorar a formação de novas gerações de profissionais para a indústria eólica. Essa etapa requer um cuidado e a necessidade de uma eficaz transferência de conceitos aprendidos em sala de aula para prática, que, dada a complexidade da tarefa, pode ser uma barreira que dificulta a performance do aprendizado, e consequentemente, a formação do profissional [3]. As metodologias de ensino como ferramentas de simulação e uso de realidade virtual mostram-se adequadas para mitigar as limitações de ensino em sala de aula.…”

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“…Em se tratando do contexto do campo da engenharia, posteriormente, novos engenheiros, serão diplomados com uma formação mais sólida e poderão desempenhar melhor sua principal função que é oferecer soluções práticas e inovadoras para problemas em sua área profissional [4], [5], [6] e [7]. Propostas de aprimoramento das técnicas de educação no contexto da energia eólica são apresentadas na forma de simuladores virtuais 3D em diferentes temáticas que envolvem estudo dos componentes internos e externos do aerogerador, forças aerodinâmicas atuantes, efeito esteira, monitoramento remoto de sistemas de controle, além de posicionamento de aerogeradores em um parque eólico, com uso de realidade virtual e aumentada [3], [8], [9] e [10].…”

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Educational Software For Simulation Of Power and Voltage Control In Power Systems Connected With Wind Farms

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Moura

Rocha

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One of the options to ensure the requirements in education modernization is the use of virtual reality tools, such as simulators, adding factors immersion and interactivity in the student learning process. Combine these benefits within the context of wind energy education, which has been disseminated every year in Brazil and mainly in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, makes the consolidation of this highly relevant technology. Therefore, this work deals with the construction of a 3D simulation tool on free platforms that will bring in its structure the key concepts inherent in wind energy portrayed in an interactive and immersive way to the user.

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“…Based on the research result, it is found that students have motivation in learning by using technology. [28] research on Effects of 3D virtual simulators in the introductory wind energy course: a tool for teaching engineering concepts, This research provides innovative solutions in effective learning and is able to improve the postsecondary education by developing virtual simulators that can be integrated with the school curriculum. Critical acquisition of educating and training a professional generation in industry, the development and implementation of virtual simulators in the accompanying curriculum will foster national reform in the United States, Thus meeting the needs of the wind energy industry movement and addressing the broader educational issues in a number of disciplines.…”

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Using Virtual Labs to Enhance Students' Thinking Abilities, Skills, and Scientific Attitudes

Irwanto¹

2018

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Educational problems are very complex problems, so it takes a solution to overcome those problems, especially in the 21st century. Educators are expected to disseminate learning by utilizing the development of 21st century technology, educators must also be able to develop technology-based learning media with reference to the school curriculum. The transformation of technology in the digital era provides a wide range of beneficial effects on the science learning process. One important impact of the development in digital era that can be utilized in science education is virtual laboratory. Virtual laboratory is a media that can provide direct experimental visualizations, interactive virtual environment, practical experimentation, to de experiments more efficiently, and be able to save on purchasing experimental tools. Learning by using a virtual laboratory can also be done anywhere and anytime without taking the class lessons. This study is aimed to determine the effect of virtual laboratory based learning model on students’ thinking abilities, skills, and scientific attitudes. This research used qualitative descriptive research method. The data analysis techniques used refers to the data analysis model by Miles & Huberman (1994), including components: reduce data, display data, draw conclusions, and verify. This paper reviews the 23 articles on students' thinking abilities, skills, and scientific attitudes toward virtual laboratory. This paper has been published in Indonesia and several journals have a scopus index reputation from 2010 to 2016. The results showed that the virtual laboratory is able to enhance students’ problem solving, critical thinking, creativity, conceptual understanding, science process skills, lab skills, motivation, interest, perception, and learning outcomes. Therefore, educators need to use virtual laboratories to improve teaching quality and student learning outcomes.

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Effects of 3D Virtual Simulators in the Introductory Wind Energy Course: A Tool for Teaching Engineering Concepts

Abstract: Effects of 3D virtual simulators in the introductory wind energy course: a tool for teaching engineering concepts. Innovative Teaching, 2, 7.

Cited by 8 publications

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Effects of three‐dimensional virtual reality and traditional training methods on mental workload and training performance

Effects of three‐dimensional virtual reality and traditional training methods on mental workload and training performance

Educational Software For Simulation Of Power and Voltage Control In Power Systems Connected With Wind Farms

Using Virtual Labs to Enhance Students' Thinking Abilities, Skills, and Scientific Attitudes

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