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Internet‐supported flexible learning environment for teaching system dynamics to engineering students
Author(s) -
Mandal Purnendu,
Wong K. K.,
Love Peter E. D.
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
computer applications in engineering education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.478
H-Index - 29
eISSN - 1099-0542
pISSN - 1061-3773
DOI - 10.1002/(sici)1099-0542(2000)8:1<1::aid-cae1>3.0.co;2-o
Subject(s) - teleconference , the internet , computer science , dynamics (music) , engineering education , problem based learning , system dynamics , teaching method , multimedia , engineering management , mathematics education , artificial intelligence , engineering , world wide web , pedagogy , psychology
Like many subjects taught to engineering students, the teaching of system dynamics typically has been based on a traditional didactic approach. However, there appears to be a shift away from the traditional approach to teaching system dynamics toward alternative methods of delivery such as problem‐based learning (PBL) and distance‐based learning. In particular, the use of modern technologies can be used to improve the effectiveness of teaching system dynamics in engineering and other courses. This article presents a critical appraisal of the application of modern education technologies in teaching and delivering system dynamics courses. The article suggests that PBL is a more effective approach to teaching system dynamics than conventional methods. Thus, a PBL framework that uses various education technologies such as the Internet, e‐mail, CD‐ROMs, teletutorials, and teleconferencing is proposed. The design of a PBL framework and its use as a teaching tool are presented and discussed. Future developments of the proposed learning framework are also discussed. © 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Comput Appl Eng Educ 8: 1–10, 2000