TY - GEN
T1 - Using a course in computer-aided engineering to foster life-long learning
AU - Lasher, William C.
PY - 2006
Y1 - 2006
N2 - This paper describes how a course in Computer-Aided Engineering has been used as a venue for developing a life-long learning mentality in students. This course covers numerical methods and a variety of software packages, and due to the rapid rate of change in software is an ideal place to teach life-long learning using multiple techniques. The motivation for life-long learning is introduced through a class discussion regarding computers and software. Students are then asked to learn how to use three different software packages with minimal formal instruction. Additionally, a technique formerly developed by the author is used to show students how to interpret a technical text and learn how to learn numerical methods from the text. Survey and exam data show that these techniques have been successful in enhancing the motivation for life-long learning and providing students with some of the tools necessary to accomplish this.
AB - This paper describes how a course in Computer-Aided Engineering has been used as a venue for developing a life-long learning mentality in students. This course covers numerical methods and a variety of software packages, and due to the rapid rate of change in software is an ideal place to teach life-long learning using multiple techniques. The motivation for life-long learning is introduced through a class discussion regarding computers and software. Students are then asked to learn how to use three different software packages with minimal formal instruction. Additionally, a technique formerly developed by the author is used to show students how to interpret a technical text and learn how to learn numerical methods from the text. Survey and exam data show that these techniques have been successful in enhancing the motivation for life-long learning and providing students with some of the tools necessary to accomplish this.
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U2 - 10.1109/FIE.2006.322308
DO - 10.1109/FIE.2006.322308
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:48749083822
SN - 1424402565
SN - 9781424402564
T3 - Proceedings - Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE
BT - 36th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE
T2 - 36th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE
Y2 - 28 October 2006 through 31 October 2006
ER -