Title :
Work in progress: E-Learning Impact on Romanian Maritime Education
Author :
Jurian, Mariana ; Chiotoroiu, Laurentiu ; Buibas, Martha
Author_Institution :
Pitesti Univ., Arges
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;
Conference_Titel :
Frontiers in Education Conference, 36th Annual
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0256-5
Electronic_ISBN :
0190-5848
DOI :
10.1109/FIE.2006.322612
