Work in progress: E-Learning Impact on Romanian Maritime Education

Author

Jurian, Mariana ; Chiotoroiu, Laurentiu ; Buibas, Martha

Author_Institution

Pitesti Univ., Arges

fYear

2006

Firstpage

27

Lastpage

28

Abstract

The introduction of modern technologies in the education system has been a main concern of all Romanian education institutions. This paper describes the preliminary developments of a Leonardo da Vinci European project that involves creative pilot programs for junior officers on board tankers. The paper discusses also the project plan and the main steps in which distant learning are being implemented in the maritime training modules. Finally, the paper outlines the preliminary results regarding Web enabled simulation as a new tool for learning, training and assessment of students

Keywords

computer aided instruction; distance learning; educational courses; Leonardo da Vinci European project; Romanian maritime education system; Web enabled simulation; distant learning; e-learning impact; maritime education and training; maritime training module; Automation; Chemicals; Educational institutions; Educational programs; Educational technology; Electronic learning; Management training; Marine vehicles; Petroleum; Process design; Distant simulation; Maritime Education and Training (MET); Maritime simulators; e-learning;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Frontiers in Education Conference, 36th Annual

Conference_Location

San Diego, CA

ISSN

0190-5848

Print_ISBN

1-4244-0256-5

Electronic_ISBN

0190-5848

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/FIE.2006.322612

Filename

4117092