scholarly journals Short Videos to Communicate Effectively to Engineering Students

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eduardo J. Arrambide-Leal ◽  
Vianney Lara-Prieto ◽  
Rebeca M. García-García
Keyword(s):  
Active Learning ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Educational Innovation ◽  
Academic Programs ◽  
Instructional Videos ◽  
Active And Collaborative Learning ◽  
Active Approach ◽  
Generation Z ◽  
The Impact

The use of multimedia in education has become a basic tool for educators. As Millennials and Generation Z use technology in their everyday life, the educational model has been shifting towards the use of multimedia and technology to enhance the active learning process. The objective of this project was to design, produce and implement short educational or instructional videos to present content with a more active approach and measure the impact on their understanding and preference. A video with the content of graduation requirements was produced, shared with 240 seniors of Engineering Academic Programs. The results show that 97% of the students liked the video and the way the content was shared and 91.6% of the students find the video format useful. The results show that the learning process was active and effective. The exit poll also shows that 97% of the students think that there should be more educational videos on some other processes. This project included the design, production and implementation of 18 videos. This research describes the approach and impact of using short videos in engineering and transition from a traditional method of sharing content to students to a more active learning environment.Keywords:Educational Videos; Active and Collaborative Learning; Student Engagement; Educational Innovation; Higher Education. 

Engaging Engineering Students in the Educational Process Using Moodle Learning Environment

2020 ◽  
pp. 239-263
Author(s):  
Oksana Labanova ◽  
Anne Uukkivi ◽  
Elena Safiulina ◽  
Marina Latõnina
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Pedagogical Practice ◽  
Instructional Videos ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Training Control

Modern pedagogical practice emphasizes the use of technology as an opportunity to personalize the learning process and the need to take into account students' new needs. The purpose of this chapter is to offer a model of presenting online learning materials in mathematics that involves students in a continuous learning process. This model consists of textual materials, video materials, and tests in Moodle virtual learning environment (VLE). Textual materials include short theoretical materials with examples, self-control exercises, and worksheets with step-by-step solutions. The model includes five different types of videos: mini-lectures, problem solving walkthroughs, instructional videos, interactive videos, and individual videos. The testing system includes training, control, and bonus tests. Creating all parts of the model requires the use of specific didactical techniques. The students' feedback to this model has been highly positive.

Do Technological Advancements Lead to Learning Enhancements?: An Exploration in Virtual Product Dissection

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth M. Starkey ◽  
Cailyn Spencer ◽  
Kevin Lesniak ◽  
Conrad Tucker ◽  
Scarlett R. Miller
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Active Learning ◽  
Student Satisfaction ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Learning Assessment ◽  
Immersive Virtual Reality ◽  
Engineering Programs ◽  
Educational Benefits ◽  
The Impact

Recent shifts into larger class sizes and online learning have caused engineering educators to rethink the way they integrate inductive, or active learning activities into their courses. One way engineering educators have done this is through the integration of new technological environments. However, little is known about how the type of technological environment utilized in active learning exercises impacts student learning and satisfaction. Thus, as a first step to understanding the impact of technological advancements on student learning and satisfaction, a study was conducted with 18 senior level undergraduate engineering students who were asked to perform product dissection, or the systematic disassembly of a product, using three technological interfaces (computer, iPad, immersive virtual reality). Variations in the complexity of the product dissected were also explored. The results of this study indicate that variations in technological interfaces did not impact student learning as assessed by a Student Learning Assessment (SLA). However, the complexity of the product dissected did impact learning, with students scoring significantly lower on the SLA when dissecting the most complex product. The results also indicated that students perceived learning and satisfaction were highest when using the immersive virtual reality system. These results suggest that the costs of investing in more technological advanced systems for product dissection may not yet outweigh the educational benefits. However, the increase in student satisfaction with VR environments has the potential to positively impact student retention in engineering programs.

scholarly journals Relación Entre la Investigación y la Docencia Activa. Un Punto de Vista Cualitativo de Estudiantes de Ingeniería

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 129
Author(s):  
Aránzazu Berbey Álvarez ◽  
Humberto Álvarez ◽  
Jessica Guevara Cedeño ◽  
Juan De Dios Sanz Bobi
Keyword(s):  
Active Learning ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Research Results ◽  
Teaching Learning

This manuscript presents a qualitative analysis about the engineering students perspective of the insertion of research results in the teaching/learning process in the classroom, and if these didactic resources motivated or promoted a future scientific research career.Keywords: research, active learning teaching, engineering students, perception, qualitative study. 

scholarly journals The Flip Teaching as Tool to Improving Students’ Sustainable Learning Performance in a Financial Course

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (23) ◽  
pp. 9998 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia Bachiller ◽  
Guillermo Badía
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Active Learning ◽  
Educational Innovation ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Learning Performance ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
Interesting Contribution ◽  
Research In Education ◽  
The Impact

Flip teaching (FT) is a methodology with a significant impact on the educational innovation trend that encourages active learning and facilitates the learning of students. The main objective of this study is to measure the impact of flip teaching on the learning of a course at a higher education institution. To analyze the differences in the exam marks between students that follow FT and other methodologies, the t-statistic and Mann–Whitney U test have been used. Results indicate that FT allows improving the performance of students and achieving collateral capacities, such as responsibility and awareness, making learning more sustainable. This study makes an interesting contribution to existing research in education and demonstrates that it is possible to introduce FT in a block of the course and can be transferable to other courses.

scholarly journals Formative assessment framework proposal for transversal competencies: Application to analysis and problem-solving competence

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 334 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pedro Gómez-Gasquet ◽  
Mª José Verdecho ◽  
Raúl Rodriguez-Rodriguez ◽  
Juan José Alfaro-Saiz
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Educational Innovation ◽  
Professional Experience ◽  
Production Logistics ◽  
Complete Life Cycle ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose: In the last years, there is an increasing interest in the manner that transversal competences (TC) are introduced in the curricula. Transversal competences are generic and relevant skills that students have to develop through the several stages of the educational degrees. This paper analyses TCs in the context of the learning process of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The main aim of this paper is to propose a framework to improve results. The framework facilities the student's training and one of the important pieces is undoubtedly that he has constant feedback from his assessments that allowing to improve the learning. An applying in the analysis and problem solving competence in the context of Master Degree in Advanced Engineering Production, Logistics and Supply Chain at the UPV is carried out.Design/methodology/approach: The work is the result of several years of professional experience in the application of the concept of transversal competence in the UPV with undergraduate and graduate students. As a result of this work and various educational innovation projects, a team of experts has been created, which has been discussing some aspects relevant to the improvement of the teaching-learning process. One of these areas of work has been in relation to the integration of various proposals on the application and deployment of transversal competences. With respect to this work, a conceptual proposal is proposed that has subsequently been empirically validated through the analysis of the results of several groups of students in a degree.Findings: The main result that is offered in the work is a framework that allows identifying the elements that are part of the learning process in the area of transversal competences. Likewise, the different items that are part of the framework are linked to the student's life cycle, and a temporal scope is established for their deployment.Practical implications: One of the most noteworthy practical implications is that the proposed framework includes a tool that allows a clear measurement of the student's evolution throughout his / her formative life cycle. In this way the student has a more consistent and robust vision of his / her training and the academic directors of the titles can have a vision of the impact of the decisions on the learning processes.Originality/value: The analysis of transversal competences is usually presented in the context of a subject. In this paper we propose an approach to cross-curricular competences but in the scope of the student's complete life cycle. The consideration of the entire formative process as well as the identification of the relevant elements that are part of this process are the most original aspects of the work.

scholarly journals Higher Perceived Design Thinking Traits and Active Learning in Design Courses Motivate Engineering Students to Tackle Energy Sustainability in Their Careers

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (22) ◽  
pp. 12570
Author(s):  
Julie Milovanovic ◽  
Tripp Shealy ◽  
Andrew Katz
Keyword(s):  
Active Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Design Thinking ◽  
Sustainable Design ◽  
The United States ◽  
Learning By Doing ◽  
Energy Sustainability ◽  
Active Learning Strategies ◽  
The Impact

Engineers play an important role in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals defined by the United Nations, which aim to provide a more sustainable environment for future generations. Through design thinking, creativity, and innovation, sustainable engineering solutions can be developed. Future engineers need to acquire skills in their engineering curriculum to feel equipped to address sustainable design challenges in their career. This paper focuses on the impact of perceived design thinking traits and active learning strategies in design courses to increase senior engineering students’ motivation to engage in energy sustainability in their career. A national survey was distributed to senior engineering students in the United States (n = 4364). The survey asked students about their motivation to engage in sustainable design, their perceived design thinking traits (i.e., integrative feedback, collaboration), and if they experienced active learning strategies in design courses (i.e., learning by doing). The results highlight that higher perceived design thinking ability increases senior engineering students’ interests in designing solutions related to energy sustainability. Active learning experiences positively influence senior engineering students’ interests in designing solutions related to energy sustainability. These findings show the importance of teaching design thinking in engineering courses to empower future engineers to address sustainable challenges through design and innovation.

scholarly journals Analysis of Facebook in the Teaching-Learning Process about Mathematics Through Data Science

2021 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ricardo-Adán Salas-Rueda
Keyword(s):  
Machine Learning ◽  
Neural Networks ◽  
Mathematics Education ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Data Science ◽  
Financial Mathematics ◽  
Communication Tool ◽  
Instructional Videos ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
The Impact

The aim of this quantitative research is to analyze the impact of Facebook in the teaching-learning process in financial mathematics education, using data science, machine learning, and neural networks. The sample is composed of 46 students from the Bachelor of Administration, Commerce and Marketing program at La Salle University. The results of machine learning (linear regression) indicate that sending messages, watching instructional videos, and publishing exercises on Facebook supports the teaching-learning process in financial mathematics. Likewise, data science identified six predictive models for the use of Facebook in the educational context, by means of the decision tree technique. Analysis using neural networks identified the influence of sending messages, watching instructional videos, and publishing exercises on Facebook during the assimilation of knowledge and development of mathematical skills. Finally, Facebook is a technological and communication tool that transforms the organization of teaching and learning activities in financial mathematics education.

The Analyses of Learning Strategies in English as a Second Language: Theoretical Classification and Measurement Test

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 118-129
Author(s):  
Asti Gumartifa ◽  
◽  
Indah Windra Dwie Agustiani
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
English Learners ◽  
English Language ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
The Impact

Gaining English language learning effectively has been discussed all years long. Similarly, Learners have various troubles outcomes in the learning process. Creating a joyful and comfortable situation must be considered by learners. Thus, the implementation of effective learning strategies is certainly necessary for English learners. This descriptive study has two purposes: first, to introduce the classification and characterization of learning strategies such as; memory, cognitive, metacognitive, compensation, social, and affective strategies that are used by learners in the classroom and second, it provides some questionnaires item based on Strategy of Inventory for Language Learning (SILL) version 5.0 that can be used to examine the frequency of students’ learning strategies in the learning process. The summary of this study explains and discusses the researchers’ point of view on the impact of learning outcomes by learning strategies used. Finally, utilizing appropriate learning strategies are certainly beneficial for both teachers and learners to achieve the learning target effectively.

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