Concept mapping and concept modules for Web-based and CD-ROM-based RF and microwave education

Author

Gupta, K.C. ; Ramadoss, Ramesh ; Zhang, Huantong

Author_Institution

Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Univ. of Colorado, Boulder, CO, USA

Volume

51

Issue

4

fYear

2003

fDate

4/1/2003 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

1306

Lastpage

1311

Abstract

This paper suggests the use of concept mapping and an approach for the use of concept modules as primary-learning units for Web-based and CD-ROM-based RF and microwave education. A brief discussion on the notion of concepts relates them to the assimilation theory of education. The role of concept mapping in the learning process is emphasized. A generic structure for proposed concept modules is discussed. Examples are included to illustrate the approach. For a detailed case study, a hyperlink to a companion tutorial article in this TRANSACTIONS is provided in the electronic version of this paper. Advantages of the proposed approach for a Web-based asynchronous learning environment are highlighted.

Keywords

CD-ROMs; Web sites; computer aided instruction; distance learning; electronic engineering computing; electronic engineering education; CD-ROM-based tutorial; RF education; Web-based tutorial; assimilation theory; concept mapping; concept module; learning process; microwave education; Animals; Helium; Humans; Magnetic fields; Problem-solving; Psychology; Radio frequency;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Microwave Theory and Techniques, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0018-9480

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/TMTT.2003.809190

Filename

1193147