Internet-supported flexible learning environment for teaching system dynamics to engineering students

This research is a theory building study regarding the design of distance learning environments from a socio-technical perspective. Within this study, a synthesis of current theories and approaches in addition to established theories in the field of distance education will be conducted, with focus placed on the notion that a flexible learning environment may be designed based on social and technical elements. In this regard, the process of designing the aforementioned learning environment is expressed in a theoretical manner, with the following two theories comprising the basis of the study: (1) the Flexible Learning Approach and (2) the Socio-Technical Theory. A theoretical matrix is established within the study utilizing these theories, while each cell in the theoretical matrix provides a statement that determines a flow chart regarding the design of Flexible Distance Learning Environments.

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Surveying the assessment components suitability for engineering learning in a challenging educational environment

Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences ◽

10.4314/gjpas.v26i1.4 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 26 (1) ◽

pp. 29-33

Author(s):

Samuel Eneje ◽

S. Scholar

Keyword(s):

Learning Environment ◽

Engineering Education ◽

Engineering Students ◽

Learning Outcome ◽

Educational Environment ◽

African Region ◽

Engineering Programs ◽

Educational Environments ◽

Engineering Models ◽

Blended Course

This study used a mixed methodology to investigates the possibility of using blended assessment for engineering education in a challenging learning environment. It discussed the outcome of the evaluation, which is problematized by the influences of an encumbered learning environment. It used the blended engineering models to investigate the circumstances of assessments and its outcomes in a university situated in the sub-Sahara African region. It revealed the experiences of post-internship engineering students using a single blended course. The survey showed that students` knowledge of factors impeding thorough assessment for productivity in the region and advocated ways of improvement. It disclosed past and present assessment percentage shares in addition to suggesting a preferred assessment percentage share required for graduating skilled engineers. The result uncovered where assessment might be situated so that there is a satisfactory learning outcome for engineering programs. Keywords: Blended engineering learning, Challenged educational environments, Assessment outcomes.

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Obstacles Encountered by Learners, Instructors, Technical Support, and Librarians

Flexible Learning in an Information Society ◽

10.4018/978-1-59904-325-8.ch029 ◽

2011 ◽

pp. 306-319 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Badrul H. Khan ◽

Laura J. Cataldo ◽

Ruth Bennet ◽

Salvatore Paratore

Keyword(s):

Learning Environment ◽

Support Services ◽

Learning System ◽

Design Development ◽

Flexible Learning ◽

Learner Centered ◽

Library Support ◽

Development Evaluation ◽

High Level ◽

Goals And Objectives

To create a successful flexible learning system, one with a flexible learning environment where learning is actively fostered and supported, a systematic process of planning, design, development, evaluation, and implementation is needed. A flexible learning system should be meaningful not only to learners, but also to all stakeholder groups, including instructors and support services staff. For example, a flexible learning system is meaningful to learners when it is easily accessible, well designed, learner centered, affordable, and efficient and has a facilitated learning environment. When learners display a high level of participation and success in meeting a course’s goals and objectives, this can make learning meaningful to instructors. In turn, when learners enjoy all available technical and library support services provided in the course without any interruptions, it makes technical and library support services staff happy as they strive to provide easy-to-use, reliable services.

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