Title :
Toward a Pan-European virtual university in electrical and information engineering
Author :
Thiriet, Jean-Marc ; Robert, Michel ; Lappalainen, Pentti ; Hoffmann, Michael H W ; Martins, Maria João M ; Seoane, Anselmo
Author_Institution :
Univ. Henri Poincare, Nancy, France
fDate :
5/1/2002 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This paper presents the first steps taken by several European universities to study various features of the implementation of a virtual university in electrical and information engineering. The usefulness of static Web material´s replacing printed text was studied. Simulators of complex data processing and power generating systems were created. Experiences with a remote-controlled process facility were collected. Manufacturing of integrated circuits was visualized. Web-based self-evaluation and feedback systems were implemented for student response assessment. Advanced reactions are basically positive. This work is a contribution to the four-year SOCRATES Thematic Network program of the European Union, lasting from September 1996 until October 2000
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; computer science education; distance learning; educational courses; electrical engineering computing; electrical engineering education; information resources; Web material; complex data processing systems; distance education; electrical engineering; information engineering; integrated circuits manufacture visualisation; pan-European virtual university; power generating systems; remote-controlled process facility; student response assessment; Circuit simulation; Data processing; Educational programs; Integrated circuit manufacture; Internet; Manufacturing processes; Packaging; Power engineering and energy; Power generation; Virtual manufacturing;
Journal_Title :
Education, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TE.2002.1013880
