Supporting Self-Directed Learning in a Project-Based Embedded Systems Design Course

Larson, James; Jordan, Shawn S.; Lande, Micah; Weiner, Steven

doi:10.1109/te.2020.2975358

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“…With the rapid development of information technology based on computer, Internet and communication technology, embedded system development technology has also achieved rapid development [ 11 ]. As a special computer system, embedded system is becoming more and more important in the Internet era, and its application range is more and more extensive, especially in the field of education [ 12 ].…”

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Reform of PBL Teaching Mode of Microcomputer System and Embedded Application Course Group

Pei-fen

Zhao

2022

Computational Intelligence and Neuroscience

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In recent years, the problem-based learning (PBL) model has become a hot spot in the education field. Its unique “learner”-centered and “problem-based” characteristics have been widely used in teaching. Make a useful attempt to comply with the development of the times and the requirements of education. This article puts forward the research on the reform of PBL teaching mode based on the microcomputer system and embedded application course group, using literature data method, fuzzy comprehensive analysis method, questionnaire survey method and other methods to explore. This paper designs the experiment of PBL teaching mode reform based on the microcomputer system and embedded application course group, analyzes the domestic research status of PBL teaching mode, and analyzes and summarizes the teaching effect of PBL. The average score of the experimental class with PBL teaching was 74.76 points, and the passing rate reached 95.13%; while the average score of the control group was 70.21 points, and the passing rate was 92.30%. The PBL teaching model of the microcomputer system and embedded application course group conforms to the general direction of my country's education development and reform. It can cultivate students’ innovative consciousness and problem-solving ability. It has a certain reference value for improving the quality of course teaching and also provides teachers with a Kind of new teaching ideas and approaches.

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Section: The Pbl Teaching Mode Reform Methods Of the Microcomputer Sy...mentioning

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Reform of PBL Teaching Mode of Microcomputer System and Embedded Application Course Group

Pei-fen

Zhao

2022

Computational Intelligence and Neuroscience

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“…Also, the role of PBL in supporting self-guided learning was recently addressed by Larson et al [47]. Through students' and instructors' interviews as well as informal classroom observations, the authors found out that project-based learning can facilitate self-directed learning in an embedded systems course.…”

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Active Distance Learning of Embedded Systems

Shoufan

2021

IEEE Access

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The move from face-to-face to distance learning poses a challenge for courses that rely on hands-on experience such as embedded systems. In this course, students need to work with hardware and software to achieve various learning objectives. For full advantage, the hands-on experience should be aligned with the acquisition of related concepts and procedural knowledge. The alignment of conceptual learning with hands-on experience is a big challenge, in general, and for distance learning, in particular. This article describes how different learning technologies can be integrated to achieve such alignment for embedded systems in a distance learning mode. A framework for active, lecture-free learning was established using a learning management system, YouTube, various web resources, a hardware kit, and a software development environment. The learning activities were implemented as ungraded quizzes on Moodle with different types of questions. These include review questions, conceptual questions, procedural questions, brainstorming questions, code analysis questions, and code creation questions. Our students used the provided hardware kit and the software development environment to complete the learning activities throughout the semester without listening to any live or recorded lecture from our end. This instructional design was evaluated by analyzing learning data generated by Moodle as well as self-report data. The results show high student engagement and positive perceptions of the course content and the learning method. We believe that the proposed pedagogical framework of this design is of general value and can be adopted in other engineering courses with similar requirements of hands-on experience in distance learning.

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“…• Teamwork [1], [2], [4], [12], [13] • Problem solving and critical thinking [3], [4], [14] • Team internal and external communication [2], [3] • Self-directed learning [1], [7] • Project management [1], [3], [13] Furthermore, there are reports of positive impact from project-based courses on students' attitude towards the software engineering discipline [14] and supporting students in making career decisions [1], [4], [5]. In stark contrast to "soft" skills, reports on technical skills from project-based courses are comparably rare.…”

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“…Project-based courses can take many shapes, however. Variables that affect the student's experience include project group size, emphasis on process versus result, degree of supervision and the provenance and type of project assignments [1]- [3], [7], [8].…”

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An Eco-System Approach to Project-Based Learning in Software Engineering Education

Ståhl

Sandahl

2022

IEEE Trans. Educ.

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Supporting Self-Directed Learning in a Project-Based Embedded Systems Design Course

Cited by 27 publications

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Reform of PBL Teaching Mode of Microcomputer System and Embedded Application Course Group

Reform of PBL Teaching Mode of Microcomputer System and Embedded Application Course Group

Active Distance Learning of Embedded Systems

An Eco-System Approach to Project-Based Learning in Software Engineering Education

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