Using web-based technology in laboratory instruction to reduce costs

نویسندگان

  • Rita Manco Powell
  • Helen Anderson
  • Jan Van der Spiegel
  • David P. Pope
چکیده

The authors report the results of a project to reemphasize high quality, hands-on laboratory courses in the engineering curriculum while reducing their costs through the application of web-based teaching tools. The project resulted in substantial gains in productivity of faculty and staff, increased utilization of laboratory space, cost reductions in equipment, and improved quality of learning for our students.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Comp. Applic. in Engineering Education

دوره 10  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2002