Learning thermodynamics with iPad: adaptation and learning opportunities for both instructor and students

• Autores: Anirudh Srinivasan, Diana Bairaktarova
• Localización: The International journal of engineering education, ISSN-e 0949-149X, Vol. 34, no. Extra 5, 2018, págs. 1615-1625
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • The use of technology in education is rising today. In such a scenario, it is important to discuss the results and the merits ordemerits of using technology by both educators and learners. The aim of this paper is to present the adaptation and lessonslearned from using iPads in an introductory thermodynamics course in a large engineering school in the USA. Thediscussion has been supported by results from a study conducted by the authors, accounting for students’ learning.Findings are presented to provide evidence of students’ conceptual understanding of thermodynamics concepts from twogroups (a class using iPads and a traditional class with no use of iPads). For further understanding of the benefits ofintegrating technology in the engineering classroom, students’ perspective is presented in this study as well. The paperconcludes with suggested implications for renovating engineering education.