Scilab as a Tool to Increase Learning in Courses of Communication Systems

Author

Cano, Jimmy W Ramírez ; Ospina, Manuel F Romero

Author_Institution

Technol. Dept., Univ. Pedagogica Nac., Bogota

fYear

2008

fDate

Sept. 30 2008-Oct. 3 2008

Firstpage

201

Lastpage

205

Abstract

This paper shows the results obtained when applying a learning strategy by using a free software, specifically Scilab, in the subjects of communication systems in the 8th and 9th semesters in the electronics degree program, of the technology department at the Universidad Pedagogica Nacional during the second term in 2007 and the first term in 2008. The implemented product is a didactic support handbook that includes the thematics that are developed in this field with a special profile and allows, with a direction to teachers and students, the creation of learning environments in the area of communication systems.

Keywords

computer science education; educational courses; educational institutions; electronic engineering education; software tools; Scilab; Universidad Pedagogica Nacional; communication systems; didactic support handbook; electronics degree program; free software; learning strategy; technology department; thematics; Automotive engineering; Communication system software; Computer science education; Educational institutions; Educational products; Laboratories; Licenses; Robots; Software systems; Software tools; Comunication Systems; Didactic; Education; Handbook; Learning; Methodology;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Electronics, Robotics and Automotive Mechanics Conference, 2008. CERMA '08

Conference_Location

Morelos

Print_ISBN

978-0-7695-3320-9

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/CERMA.2008.15

Filename

4641071