A Wiki Collaborative Application for Teaching in Manufacturing Engineering

2013 ◽  
Vol 759 ◽  
pp. 11-17
Author(s):  
E. Cuesta ◽  
F. Sánchez-Lasheras ◽  
B.J. Álvarez ◽  
D. González-Madruga

The interest of the present work is focused on the improvement of the students learning process through the use of a Wiki-like platform. In our research The Wiki was intended as a mean in order to make easier the learning project. During the academic year 2011/2012 the Area of Manufacturing Engineering of the University of Oviedo was involved in a project which aim was the creation of a Wiki. Nowadays this software is used as auxiliary material for other subjects that are given by the Manufacturing Engineering Area in those new Engineering degrees that have been created in order to adapt the studies to the requirement of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA). According to the results obtained by the students, it can be stated that the higher the mark of the students Wiki the better his/her mark in the exam is.

2013 ◽  
Vol 759 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Sevilla ◽  
M.J. Martín ◽  
F. Martín ◽  
F.J. Trujillo ◽  
C. Bermudo

In this paper the integrated implementation of the Manufacturing Engineering subject in all new engineering degrees at the University of Malaga is analyzed, within the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) framework. After identifying the methodology used by Department of Engineering Manufacturing Process and the problems generated in its development, the robustness of the designed organization system is justified. This methodology has successfully overcome the negative effects of multiple changes made to the delivery of the first edition of this subject. Additionally, the methodology developed has generating a significant level of student satisfaction by comparison with near departments and overall university.


2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 307-312
Author(s):  
Francisco Javier Ortega-Rossell ◽  
Esteban Perez-Calderon ◽  
Patricia Milanes-Montero

In 2008, the University of Extremadura adapted their degrees in tourism in order to offer from the academic year 20092010 a full education in this area within which students can receive the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) Degree in Tourism.The current framework for higher education, characterised by a more open offering, has, as its main aim, a greater rapprochement of the competencies and skills achieved by students and those that are demanded by the labor market and society in general. Because of this, the paper examines whether these new degrees will provide the expected results. The methodology used consists of a questionnaire distributed among the main institutions and professionals from Extremadura about specific competencies of Tourism studies.


2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Vladimir Essau Martínez-Bello ◽  
Ángela Martínez.Rojas

This study establishes three objectives. The first, describe the main characteristics of a tutorial action program developed within an academic subject in a Faculty of teacher training. The second, determine the level of appraisement of the degree of importance given by students to a group of transversal skills and the kowledge level related to the research methodology during the tutorial action. The third, discuss the role of the tutorial action at the university in the new European Higher Education Area. The experience was developed in the academic year 2014-2015. Thirty six students participated and constructed two ad-hoc questionnaires. Four elements can be highlighted from the analysis of results: the interaction between participants, the perceived organization and the tutorial action methodology, the positive assessment to the development of skills related to research, and the development of critical attitude. As conclusion, it is considered that showing the process of construction and development of the tutorial action as an alternative experience in higher education and teacher training subjects, can help to clarify alternative pedagogical mechanisms to facilitate communication and participatory processes consistent with the new European Higher Education Area.


2009 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 319-332 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alejandra Boni ◽  
Jordi Peris ◽  
Estela López ◽  
Andrés Hueso

In this article the authors explore power imbalances in a decision-making process to define the contents of a new Spanish degree adapted to the European Higher Education Area (EHEA), specifically the industrial design and product development engineering degree which started in the academic year 2009/10 at the Higher Technical School of Design Engineering (ETSID) at the Technical University of Valencia (UPV). They start the article with a description of the tool they used to analyse the power issues: the power cube, developed by John Gaventa. Then, they briefly explain the process of adaptation of the Bologna Process at the UPV in general and at the ETSID in particular. They introduce the methodology used in their research by referring to the type of questions asked and the criteria used to select their informants. Subsequently, they discuss the answers, paying special attention to three aspects: the quality of participation and the quality of the process; the types of power; and the concept of education. Lastly, they propose a series of recommendations intended to improve the quality of participation in deliberative processes at university.


Author(s):  
Rosario Isabel Herrada Valverde ◽  
Gabriel Herrada Valverde

Este artículo analiza el proceso de adaptación de los antiguos títulos de Maestro a los nuevos Grados adaptados al Espacio Europeo de Educación Superior en las universidades públicas españolas y, en particular, la presencia de asignaturas relacionadas con las Tecnologías de la Información y la Comunicación. El análisis de los datos recopilados muestra como este proceso ha dado lugar a una dispersión de la presencia de estas asignaturas  dependiendo de cada universidad y especialidad.Adaptation of teacher training degrees to the EHEA: ICT in the new study plansAbstractThis paper analyzes the adaptation process of the old preservice teacher degrees to the new ones adapted to the European Higher Education Area, in particular, about the presence of subjects related with Information and Communication Technologies. The analysis of the collected data shows that this process has involved dispersion in the presence of these subjects according to the university and speciality. 


10.14201/3256 ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernardo Gargallo López ◽  
Amparo Fernández March ◽  
Miguel Ángel Jiménez

RESUMEN: El objetivo fundamental de este trabajo era precisar los modelos docentes de los profesores universitarios para corroborar si se ajustaban a los requerimientos del espacio europeo de educación superior (que preconiza un modelo centrado en el aprendizaje con dominio de competencias pedagógicas). Encontramos dos modelos, uno centrado en el aprendizaje y otro centrado en la enseñanza, y otros dos modelos intermedios. Un grupo de profesores (alrededor de un 48% de la muestra de 326 profesores) se encuadraba en el modelo centrado en el aprendizaje, de corte constructivista, y se subdividía en dos grupos, uno de ellos más centrado en el aprendizaje y con más habilidades docentes. También encontramos otro grupo (alrededor del 52% de los profesores), centrado en la enseñanza y que utilizaba metodologías tradicionales. Este grupo también se subdividía en otros dos, uno más tradicional y con menos habilidades docentes que el otro. Estos resultados reclaman la atención de los gestores universitarios y el diseño de ofertas racionales de formación que ayuden a los profesores a adquirir las competencias pedagógicas necesarias.ABSTRACT: The main objective of this work was to specify the teaching models of university professors in order to find out whether they meet the requirements of the European higher education area (which upholds a learning-centred model with pedagogical competencies). We found two models, one of them learning-centred and the other one teaching-centred, with two intermediate models. A group of professors (around 48% of the sample of 326 professors) fitted with the constructivist learning-centred model, and this group was subdivided into two, one of them more learningcentred and with more teaching and assessment abilities than the other. We also found another group (around 52% of the professors), teaching-centred and which used traditional methodologies. This group was also subdivided into two, one of them more traditional and with less teaching and assessment abilities than the other. These results demand the attention of the university managers and also the design of rational offers of training that help the professors to acquire the necessary pedagogical competencies.SOMMAIRE: L'objectif fondamental de ce travail était de préciser les modèles d'enseignement des professeurs universitaires pour corroborer s'ils étaient adaptés ou pas aux exigences de l'espace européen d'éducation supérieur (qui préconise un modèle centré sur l'apprentissage avec la maîtrise de compétences pédagogiques). Quatre modèles ont été trouvés. L'un est centré sur l'apprentissage, l'autre sur l'enseignement, avec deux modèles intermédiaires. Un groupe de professeurs (autour de 48% d'un échantillon de 326 professeurs) était encadré dans le modèle centré sur l'apprentissage, de type constructiviste et subdivisé en deux sous-groupes, l'un plus centré sur l'apprentissage et possédant des habilités d'enseignement et d'évaluation plus poussées que l'autre. Un autre groupe devprofesseurs a été trouvé (environ 52% de l'échantillon), centré sur l'enseignement et utilisant des méthodologies traditionnelles. Ce groupe était aussi subdivisé en deux sous-groupes, l'un plus traditionnel et avec moins d'habilités d'enseignement que l'autre. Les dirigeants universitaires devraient tenir compte de ces résultats et l'offre rationnelle de formation des professeurs devrait viser l'acquisition de ces compétences pédagogiques nécessaires.


2020 ◽  
pp. 3-10
Author(s):  
Zoran Ren ◽  
Nataš Vaupotič

The paper gives an overview of changes in the European Higher Education Area regarding the Doctoral studies, and outlines the steps that the University of Maribor undertook to renovate the Doctoral studies in line with the Salzburg principles and Principles of Innovative Doctoral Education.


2011 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 15-22
Author(s):  
Adelaida Ciudad-Gomez

The aim of this work is to develop a proposal for a methodology in the university environment that enables us to design our course with an approach based on the development and acquisition of competences within the framework of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA), allowing a transition from a model focused on teaching to a model focused on student learning. This means, after having established the competences to be acquired by the student during our course, designing the activities that must be undertaken in order to achieve them, so that the central core of our work is made up of three sequential steps: a) selection and definition of the generic and specific competences to be acquired during our course, b) inclusion of competence training activities and distribution amongst the topics of the course, and c) the procedure for the assessment of competences.


Author(s):  
Begoña González Pérez ◽  
Enrique López González ◽  
Cristina Mendaña Cuervo

Los cambios en la educación universitaria que propicia el Espacio Europeo de Educación Superior implican nuevas adaptaciones en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje ya que el objetivo primordial pasa a ser"aprender a aprender. En este contexto, se necesitan nuevos medios que faciliten el desarrollo de tales cambios, que permitan realizar actividades adicionales a la enseñanza presencial. Así, las nuevas Tecnologías de la Información y la Comunicación constituyen herramientas que posibilitan tales transformaciones. En este sentido, tos Espacios Virtuales de Aprendizaje (EVA) posibilitan la creación de comunidades sociales donde se intercambian conocimientos. Este trabajo se centra en el EVA SICODINET que se ha diseñado en torno a las asignaturas del perfil de Contabilidad de Costes y de Gestión de la Universidad de León. Concretamente se profundiza en la experiencia del seminario en línea (Webinar) sobre hoja electrónica de cálculo celebrado durante tres años, sus características, la metodología seguida, los resultados obtenidos y las lecciones aprendidas con esta iniciativa.<br /><br />The European Higher Education Area has caused changes in higher education, what involves new adaptations in the teaching-learning process because now the main aim is "learn to learn". So, new means are needed for making easy these changes and designing other activities, besides face to face classes. New Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) are tools which make easy these transformations. In this senseThe European Higher Education Area has caused changes in higher education, what involves new adaptations in the teaching-learning process because now the main aim is "learn to learn". So, new means are needed for making easy these changes and designing other activities, besides face to face classes. New Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) are tools which make easy these transformations. In this sense the creation of social communities where knowledge is exchanged. This paper analyzes the VLS SICODINET which has been designed around Cost and Management Accounting subjects in the University of León. Specifically the Web-based seminar (Webinar) about spreadsheet is studied in depth: it has been held for three years and its characteristics, the followed methodology, its results and the lessons learnt from this initiative are explained.


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