A Blended Learning Approach to Enhance Student Learning for an Introductory Power Systems Course

Author(s):  
Sangit Sasidhar ◽  
Sanjib Sahoo
Author(s):  
David L. Neumann ◽  
Michelle M. Neumann ◽  
Michelle Hood

<span>The discipline of statistics seems well suited to the integration of technology in a lecture as a means to enhance student learning and engagement. Technology can be used to simulate statistical concepts, create interactive learning exercises, and illustrate real world applications of statistics. The present study aimed to better understand the use of such applications during lectures from the student's perspective. The technology used included multimedia, computer-based simulations, animations, and statistical software. Interviews were conducted on a stratified random sample of 38 students in a first year statistics course. The results showed three global effects on student learning and engagement: showed the practical application of statistics, helped with understanding statistics, and addressed negative attitudes towards statistics. The results are examined from within a blended learning framework and the benefits and drawbacks to the integration of technology during lectures are discussed.</span>


Author(s):  
Ataur Rahman ◽  
Md Al-Amin

In undergraduate engineering courses, fluid mechanics is regarded as a challenging subject. This is particularly the case for students who do not possess a strong mathematical background. This chapter reviews the issues related to the teaching of fluid mechanics with an emphasis on how e-technology can enhance student learning. It uses the data of 462 students studying the second year engineering course at the University of Western Sydney (UWS) in Australia. The UWS fluid mechanics course, in its past ten years, has undergone significant changes in its content and delivery. It has been found that teaching based on a “student-centered approach” is more effective in teaching fluid mechanics than a “lecturer-centered approach.” Further enhancements are proposed in UWS through a blended learning approach involving both e-technology and traditional teaching methods to teach fluid mechanics. The method can also be adapted to other universities.


Author(s):  
Ataur Rahman ◽  
Md Al-Amin

In undergraduate engineering courses, fluid mechanics is regarded as a challenging subject. This is particularly the case for students who do not possess a strong mathematical background. This chapter reviews the issues related to the teaching of fluid mechanics with an emphasis on how e-technology can enhance student learning. It uses the data of 462 students studying the second year engineering course at the University of Western Sydney (UWS) in Australia. The UWS fluid mechanics course, in its past ten years, has undergone significant changes in its content and delivery. It has been found that teaching based on a “student-centered approach” is more effective in teaching fluid mechanics than a “lecturer-centered approach.” Further enhancements are proposed in UWS through a blended learning approach involving both e-technology and traditional teaching methods to teach fluid mechanics. The method can also be adapted to other universities.


2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 113
Author(s):  
Ratna Marlina ◽  
Sifa Nurjahidah ◽  
Asep Ikin Sugandi ◽  
Wahyu Setiawan

This research aims to get results description of application of problem based learning approach in an effort to enhance student learning outcomes as well as knowing the increase in mathematical problem solving ability grade VII MTs on comparison of material and scale. The methods used in this research in the research conducted through two cycles of activity, and each cycles as much as 2 meeting. The subjek of this research is the teacher and all students of classes VII-B of 30 people. The object of this research are mathematical problem solving ability of students and the analysis undertaken aiming to find out the types of difficulties, hardships, cause factors and how the students in difficulty against handling problem solving math. 


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