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CDIO Approach for Real-Time Experiential Learning of Large Structures

An Innovative Solution For Real-time Experiential Learning of Large Structures

By Dr Tao Nengfu, Yoong Yuen Soo, Tan Poh Seng
The Effectiveness of Simulation-based Learning for Polytechnic Level Engineering Students

TAN Hock Soon
Interactive Digital Centre Asia
Temasek Polytechnic
Guidelines for Cooperation Between Industry and Academia in Design Projects

The aim of this presentation is to discuss factors critical for success of collaborative DBT projects.
Writing Mathematics and Assessment in the CDIO Project

One growing concern about the change of how one assesses mathematics is often connected to the use of technology.
Using a Project Model for Assessment of CDIO Skills

This paper discusses how a project model can be used for assessment of CDIO skills in Design-Build-Test courses.
Using Portfolios for Exit Assessment in Engineering Programs

The MIT Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics is designing a portfolio assessment system to assess students' achievement of program outcomes.
Using Concept Maps and Concept Questions to Enhance Conceptual Understanding

Conceptual understanding is the ability to apply knowledge across a variety of instances or circumstances.
Using an Alumni Survey as a Tool for Program Evaluation

One part of the implementation of the CDIO concept at Linköping University is to develop and improve the tools for assessment of student knowledge and skills.
The Use of Virtual Reality in the Development Process of a Physical Prototyping Laboratory

The use of virtual reality is shown in this report in the development of a physical prototyping laboratory at Chalmers University of Technology.
The Use of "How Does it Work?" Type Projects in a Mechanical Engineering Program

“How Does It Work?” type projects involve a student or a group of students being assigned an engineering device or system to study.
Use of CDIO Standards in Swedish National Evaluation of Engineering Educational Programs

In this paper, we report on a large-scale application of the CDIO standards, involving approximately 100 educational programs.
A Transatlantic Program for Teaching Engineering Ethics

As part of the CDIO program, teaching modules for ethics, communication and group work have been developed.
Towards a New Model for First-Year Introductory Courses in Engineering Education Programmes

An important and common component of engineering programmes is a first-year course aimed at introducing various subjects as well as motivating the students and introducing them to the engineering p
Survey of Laboratory Exercises within the Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering (Y) program at Linköping University

A survey concerning the laboratory exercise activities within the Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering (Y) program at Linköping University is presented.
Student Involvement in Principled Change: Understanding the Student Experience

The CDIO Initiative is an international collaboration to reform engineering programs of participating institutions.
Sculpting the Sculptor: Designing a Faculty Support Program for New CDIO Member Institutions

The University of Pretoria is a new member to CDIO but not new to engineering education.
Recommendations to Address Barriers in CDIO Project-Based Courses

This report is presents the findings from an examination of several project-based courses at three universities in Sweden and one in the United States.
Quality Assurance of Engineering Education in Sweden

In January 2001, a national programme for quality assurance was introduced, with the Agency evaluating subjects and programmes.
Product Development by Deterministic Design

In the MIT Mechanical Engineering course, Introduction to Design and Manufacturing (2.007), students learn Deterministic Design, a design process similar to the scientific method approach to solvin
Problem-Based Learning in Professional Education

Interest in problem-based learning arose in higher education in response to criticism that programs in professional areas, e.g., medicine, engineering, failed to equip graduates with the problem-so
Problem-Based Learning in Aerospace Engineering Education

Problem-based learning is now a widespread teaching method in disciplines where students must learn to apply knowledge, not just acquire it.
The MIT iCampus Robotworld Project: The Peer Review Process and Tablet PC Experiences

In 1999, MIT and the Microsoft Corporation formed an alliance called the iCampus research project.
Mechanical Engineering Curriculum at DTU and the Application of CDIO in First Year Courses

In the mechanical engineering area the Department of Manufacturing Engineering and Management and the Department of Mechanical Engineering deliver the technical courses for the Bachelor education (
Lessons Learned from Design-Build Test-Based Project Courses

Projects in which students design, build and test a device are increasingly being used in education. In this paper, a number of design-build-test-based project courses are analyzed.
International Collaboration in the Reform of Engineering Education

In October 2000, with support from the Wallenberg Foundation, four universities launched an international collaboration designed to improve undergraduate engineering education in Sweden, the United

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An Innovative Solution For Real-time Experiential Learning of Large Structures

In 1999, MIT and the Microsoft Corporation formed an alliance called the iCampus research project.

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