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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.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | 36th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE |
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| State | Published - 2006 |
| Event | 36th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE - San Diego, CA, United States Duration: Oct 28 2006 → Oct 31 2006 |
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| Other | 36th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE |
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| Country | United States |
| City | San Diego, CA |
| Period | 10/28/06 → 10/31/06 |
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Using a course in computer-aided engineering to foster life-long learning. / Lasher, William C.
36th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE. 2006. 4116880.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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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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