Title :
The development of professional skills using a product development scenario
Author :
Harris, R.G. ; Bramhall, M.D.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Eng., Sheffield Hallam Univ., UK
fDate :
10/1/1999 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Personal and professional development is now recognised as an important feature in the education of an engineer. The paper describes a scenario based on a `ghost company´ that has been successfully used to develop these skills in students. It involves team working between two geographically remote sites using such techniques as video conferencing, e-mail and the Internet. Evaluation of the work has taken place and the results are presented with suggestions for further work
Keywords :
Internet; electronic mail; engineering education; product development; professional aspects; teleconferencing; Internet; e-mail; engineering education; geographically remote sites; product development scenario; professional development; professional skills development; team working; video conferencing;
Journal_Title :
Engineering Science and Education Journal
DOI :
10.1049/esej:19990507
