scholarly journals Using Computer Simulation To Teach Undergraduate Engineering And Technology Students Ergonomics

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi-hsiang Chang ◽  
Craig Miller
Keyword(s):  
Computer Simulation ◽  
Undergraduate Engineering ◽  
Technology Students ◽  
Engineering And Technology

scholarly journals Longitudinal study of computer usage in flexible engineering education

2001 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Stuart R. Palmer ◽  
Sharyn L. Bray
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Computer Usage ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Network Access ◽  
Online Delivery ◽  
Undergraduate Engineering ◽  
Technology Students ◽  
Engineering And Technology ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
The University

<span>A longitudinal analysis of computer usage by commencing students in Deakin University's undergraduate engineering and technology programs over the period 1998 to 2001 revealed that; access to computers was at high levels; mean computer usage for off campus students had not changed significantly, but had risen significantly for on campus students; while access to the Internet / WWW had not increased significantly, reported regular use of the Internet / WWW had risen significantly; while most students continued to report their source of Internet / WWW access as either home or university, the proportion reporting home as their source of access had risen significantly; and the reported regular use of email rose significantly. Other results are also presented.</span><p>These results imply that commencing engineering and technology students are well placed to adopt online delivery and support of teaching and learning. However, while it might now be reasonable to assume that all students have access to computers and the Internet, the experiences of on campus students in computer laboratories with broadband network access will be different from off campus students accessing the Internet via a dialup modem connection. A small proportion of commencing students were unaware of the computing facilities provided by the university; an orientation program covering computing facilities and services would benefit all commencing students.</p>

Engineering and technology students’ perceptions of courses

2011 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 103-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
John M. Mativo ◽  
Myra N. Womble ◽  
Karen H. Jones
Keyword(s):  
Technology Students ◽  
Engineering And Technology

Go WEST - Supporting Women in Engineering, Science and Technology

2010 ◽  
pp. 118-136
Author(s):  
Jacquie McDonald ◽  
Birgit Loch ◽  
Aileen Cater-Steel
Keyword(s):  
Science And Technology ◽  
Support Network ◽  
Engineering Science ◽  
Women In Engineering ◽  
Technology Students ◽  
Regional University ◽  
Participation Of Women ◽  
Engineering And Technology ◽  
History Of ◽  
Industry Professionals

Australia appears to be lagging behind countries in North America and Europe regarding the participation of women in engineering, science and technology courses and careers. This chapter reports on a current project undertaken by a regional university to build a mentoring and support network among female Science, Engineering and Technology students, staff and industry professionals. As well as the context and history of the project, the chapter describes the activities undertaken and the challenges faced in making the project sustainable. Factors critical to the success of the project are identified and include securing funds and commitment from senior management, having a multi-disciplinary team with strong leadership and effective support, and using information technology to enhance personal networks and to promote activities.

scholarly journals Insights from a Global Engineering Outreach Course

2014 ◽  
pp. 256-268 ◽  
Author(s):  
Randy S Lewis
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Social Scientists ◽  
Technology Students ◽  
Global Engineering ◽  
Engineering And Technology ◽  
Developing Communities ◽  
Engineering Outreach ◽  
Key Aspects

A two-semester multi-disciplinary Global Engineering Outreach (GEO) course was initiated in 2007 to provide an opportunity for junior and senior-level engineering and technology students to design and implement humanitarian-based engineering projects in developing communities. Recently, the course was integrated with a sociology course to enhance the educational opportunities between social scientists and engineers. During the GEO course, students work on small-scale projects that are selected in conjunction with members of the developing communities. Students regularly interact with community members during project development. Following the GEO course, students participate in a two-week implementation trip. Learning outcomes associated with the course are described and assessment results show that many aspects of the learning outcomes are being met but there is room for improvement. In addition, following years of experience, several insights have been identified to help improve the course, community engagement, and implementation trip. Finally, several key aspects that are noteworthy for involving students in designing and implementing projects in developing communities are described.

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