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Flipped Learning Application on the Development of Capabilities for Civil Engineering Education in Labs

Year: 2020 Volume: 14 Issue: 11 1104 - 1110 Pages

• Authors:
• Hector Barrios-Piña
• Georgia García-Arellano
• Salvador García-Rodríguez
• Gerardo Bocanegra-García
• Shashi Kant

Abstract: This work shows the methodology of application and the effectiveness of the Flipped Learning technique for Civil Engineering laboratory classes. It was experimented by some of the professors of the Department of Civil Engineering at Tecnológico de Monterrey while teaching their laboratory classes. A total of 28 videos were created. The videos primarily demonstrate instructions of the experimental practices other than the usage of tools and materials. The technique allowed the students to prepare for their classes in advance. A survey was conducted on the participating professors and students (semester of August-December 2019) to quantify the effectiveness of the Flipped Learning technique. The students reported it as an excellent way of improving their learning aptitude, including self-learning whereas, the professors felt it as an efficient technique for optimizing their class session, which also provided an extra slot for class-interaction. A comparison of grades was analyzed between the students of the traditional classes and with Flipped Learning. It did not distinguish the benefits of Flipped Learning. However, the positive responses from the students and the professors provide an impetus for continuing and promoting the Flipped Learning technique in future classes.

• Keywords:
• Flipped learning
• laboratory classes
• educational innovation
• civil engineering
• higher education
• competences.

Soil Laboratory Classes in Curtin University, Australia

Year: 2013 Volume: 7 Issue: 6 381 - 384 Pages

• Authors:
• Amin Chegenizadeh
• Hamid Nikraz

Abstract: Soil mechanics is a traditional course in any university. Management of lab classes is one of the main issues to deliver a proper outline. In Curtin University, different methods applied to check the efficiency of these methods. One of them was mainly rely on demonstration and the other one mainly on involving students in running tests. Comparison between these delivery methods also are outlined in summary section. The recommendation also made that the more satisfaction is reachable while the students engaged.

• Keywords:
• Soil
• Geomechanic
• Laboratory.

Using LabVIEW Software in an Introductory Residual Current Device Course

Year: 2012 Volume: 6 Issue: 11 1342 - 1347 Pages

• Authors:
• B. Rajkumarsingh
• S. Goolaup
• A. Galleegadoo

Abstract: Laboratory classes in Electrical Engineering are often hampered by safety issues, as students have to work on high voltage lines. One solution is to make use of virtual laboratory simulations, to help students understand the concepts taught in their coursework. In this context, we have conceived and implemented virtual lab experiments in connection with the study of earthing arrangements. In this work, software was developed, which aid student in understanding the working of a residual current device (RCD) in a TT earthing system. Various parameters, such as the earthing resistances, leakage currents and harmonics were included for a TT system with RCD connection.

• Keywords:
• TT system
• RCD
• LabVIEW
• Learning aids.