Active Collaborative Learning In Engineering And Technology Using Industry Based Case Studies

The main objectives of The South East Advanced Technological Education Consortium, SEATEC are: ∑ To train faculty to identify and address the technical needs of area industry. ∑ To upgrade curriculum to meet these needs. ∑ To produce industry-based case study models that apply active collaborative learning, improve student oral and written communication skills, and ultimately produce betterprepared graduates that will meet challenges in today’s global economy. The current paper describes the SEATEC curriculum development technique and provides a summary of its very promising outcomes that may revolutionize engineering and technology education and increase students’ interests in pursuing these programs. The unique partnership with area industry along with the rigorous training of the participating faculty have produced five industry-based case-study models that are interdisciplinary, multi-media enhanced, open-ended, and use active collaborative learning.