Title :
Blended approach for Peer-to-Peer learning in engineering education
Author :
Chandran, Jaideep ; Chandrasekaran, S. ; Stojcevski, Alex
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Eng., Deakin Univ., Waurn Ponds, VIC, Australia
Abstract :
Peer learning encourages students to interact with each other to attain educational goals. Peer learning encompasses the principles of self-directed and student centred learning and in essence with these principles a design/project based learning process was implemented in a third year engineering unit. The learning process incorporates a design thinking process, which promotes interpersonal interaction between peers and staff. The learning incorporates a blended environment with cloud and located learning activities. This paper discusses the learning process and the use of technology resource to promote peer learning.
Keywords :
cloud computing; computer aided instruction; engineering computing; engineering education; blended approach; blended environment; cloud learning activities; design based learning process; design thinking process; educational goals; interpersonal interaction; located learning activities; peer-to-peer learning in engineering education; project based learning process; self-directed learning; student centred learning; student interaction; technology resource; Decision making; Discussion forums; Engineering education; Peer-to-peer computing; Prototypes; Testing; Blended Learning; Peer Learning; Project Learning;
Conference_Titel :
Web and Open Access to Learning (ICWOAL), 2014 International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Dubai
DOI :
10.1109/ICWOAL.2014.7009193