• DocumentCode
    607161
  • Title

    Desktop VR systems - A distance learning method and technology

  • Author

    Travassos Valdez, M. ; Machado Ferreira, C. ; Maciel Barbosa, F.P.

  • Author_Institution
    Dept. de Electrotecnia, Inst. Super. de Eng. de Coimbra (ISEC), Coimbra, Portugal
  • fYear
    2013
  • fDate
    13-15 March 2013
  • Firstpage
    1066
  • Lastpage
    1069
  • Abstract
    This paper discusses the effective contribution of a Learning Object (LO) to teach circuit theory based on research conducted with students of higher education, and their interaction with a teacher of Electronics. From the results of such research, it is pointed out which features one wants in the LO so that it successfully promotes learning. It is in this perspective that this work was conceived having as goal the development of LO, admitting that this may be a possible alternative to represent models of interactions, which occur within the area, thereby improving understanding of physical concepts, in particular those involved with the subject of electrical circuits. It has also as objective to characterize the learning process through a series of situations that are replicated leading to a set of behaviors from the students. It is assumed that the use of this tool can lead to acquiring a specific set of skills, a better practice and meaningful learning.
  • Keywords
    computer aided instruction; electronic engineering computing; electronic engineering education; teaching; virtual reality; LO; circuit theory teaching; desktop VR system; distance learning method; distance learning technology; electrical circuits; electronics teacher; higher education; learning object; learning process; virtual reality; Animation; Circuit theory; Education; Software; Solid modeling; Three-dimensional displays; Virtual reality; circuit theory; electrical circuits; interactive circuit; learning object;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON), 2013 IEEE
  • Conference_Location
    Berlin
  • ISSN
    2165-9559
  • Print_ISBN
    978-1-4673-6111-8
  • Electronic_ISBN
    2165-9559
  • Type

    conf

  • DOI
    10.1109/EduCon.2013.6530240
  • Filename
    6530240