Digital Learning Environments for Joint Master in Science Programmes in Building and Construction in Europe: Experimenting with Tools and Technologies
Recent developments in information and
communication technologies (ICT) have created excellent conditions
for profoundly enhancing the traditional learning and teaching
practices. New modes of teaching in higher education subjects can
profoundly enhance ones ability to proactively constructing his or her
personal learning universe. These developments have contributed to
digital learning environments becoming widely available and
accessible. In addition, there is a trend towards enlargement and
specialization in higher education in Europe. With as a result that
existing Master of Science (MSc) programmes are merged or new
programmes have been established that are offered as joint MSc
programmes to students. In these joint MSc programmes, the need for
(common) digital learning environments capable of surmounting the
barriers of time and location has become evident. This paper
discusses the past and ongoing efforts to establish such common
digital learning environments in two joint MSc programmes in
Europe and discusses the way technology-based learning
environments affect the traditional way of learning.
[1] Dado, E., "ICT-Enabled Communication and Co-operation in Large-
Scale On-Site Construction Projects", SOON, Netherlands, 2002.
[2] Dado, E. and Veenstra, A., "Master of Science Construction
Management and Engineering - Information dossier in support of the
application at TUDelft", Delft University of Technology, 2005
(restricted access).
[3] Rebolj, D.: "Global Collaboration in Construction IT Education",
Proceedings of International Conference on Computing and Decision
Making in Civil and Building Engineering, Canada, 2006.
[4] Rebolj, D. et al, "European Master in Construction IT", Erasmus Project
Proposal, European Union, 2001 (restricted access).
[5] Rebolj, D., Turk, Z. and Huhnt, W., "European Master in Construction
IT Development Project", Proceedings of International Workshop on
Construction IT in Education, Slovenia, 2002.
[6] Rebolj, D., and Menzel, K., "European Joint Program in Construction
IT: Early Experiences", Proceedings of ISPE International Conference of
Concurrent Engineering, Portugal, 2003.
[7] Hermans et al., "Slagkracht in Innovatie - Sectorplan Wetenschap &
Technology", 3TU Federation, Netherlands, 2004 (available at
http://www.tudelft.nl/).
[8] Delft University of Technology, "Collaboration Dutch universities of
technology, Delft Press, Press Release 16 March, Netherlands, 2004
(available at http://www.tudelft.nl).
[9] Beheshti, R., Zreik, K. and Özsariyildiz, S., Digital Learning
Environments for Architects and Civil Engineers, Proceedings of
EuropIA.11 Conference, Canada, 2007.
[10] Bales, R., "eLearning: Strategies for delivering knowledge in the digital
age", McGraw-Hill, USA, 2001.
[11] Özsariyildiz, S., Zreik, K. and Beheshti, R., "Research driven design
education supported by digital learning", International Journal of Design
Sciences and Technology, Europia Productions, France, 2007.
[12] Veerman, A., et al, "Constructivist Learning Environments: Case
Studies in Instructional Design", Educational Technology Publications,
Englewood Cliffs, USA, 1995.
[13] Drift, K., and Vos, P., "Anatomy of a Learning Environment", Harcourt
Test Publishers, Netherlands, 1987.
[14] Suhonen, J. and Sutinen, E., "FODEM: developing digital learning
environments in widely dispersed learning communities", Journal of
Educational Technology & Society, Forum of Educational Technology
& Society, Canada, 2006.
[15] Vleuten, C.P.M. et al, "The need for evidence in education". Medical
Teacher: International Journal of Education in Health Sciences, AMEE,
United Kingdom, 2000.
[16] Stutt, A. and Motta, E., "Semantic Learning Webs", Journal of
Interactive Media in Education, Knowledge Media Institute, USA, 2004.
[17] Dado, E. et al, "IT education and utilization within the upcoming shared
master of science in construction management and engineering in the
Netherlands", Proceedings of CIB W78 Conference, Slovenia, 2007.
[18] Dado, E. and Beheshti, R., "Towards establishing a distant learning
environment for a European Master in Construction IT", Proceedings of
ITHET 6th Annual International Conference, Dominican Republic,
2005.
[19] Rebolj, D. and Menzel, K., "Another Step Towards a Virtual University
in Construction IT", Journal of Information Technology in Construction,
CIB, Sweden, 2004.
[20] Beheshti, R. & Dado, E., "Introducing an eLearning Environment",
International Journal of Design Sciences and Technology, Europia
Productions, France, 2005.
[21] Beheshti, R. and Dado, E., "The Challenge of eLearning
Environments", Proceedings of 9th IASTED International Conference,
Peru, 2006.
[22] Weblog of Stanley Portier (available at
http://stanleyportier.blogspot.com/).
[23] Dado, E., Nederveen, S. and Ridder, H., "IT Education and Utilization
within the Shared Master of Science in Construction Management and
Engineering in the Netherlands", Proceedings of CIB W78 Conference,
Slovenia, 2007.
[24] Working Group ICT & Education and ELO-Groupware, Presentation
slides, 2007 (available at http://www.slideshare.net/SURFfoundation/).
[25] Dado, E and Beheshti, R.., "Designing a construction management and
engineering programme", International Journal of Design Sciences and
Technology, Europia Productions, France, 2007.
[26] Beheshti, R. et al., "Effects of Teaching Environments and the Digital
Media: The Case of a Parametric Design Course", Proceedings of CIB
W78 Conference, Slovenia, 2007.
[1] Dado, E., "ICT-Enabled Communication and Co-operation in Large-
Scale On-Site Construction Projects", SOON, Netherlands, 2002.
[2] Dado, E. and Veenstra, A., "Master of Science Construction
Management and Engineering - Information dossier in support of the
application at TUDelft", Delft University of Technology, 2005
(restricted access).
[3] Rebolj, D.: "Global Collaboration in Construction IT Education",
Proceedings of International Conference on Computing and Decision
Making in Civil and Building Engineering, Canada, 2006.
[4] Rebolj, D. et al, "European Master in Construction IT", Erasmus Project
Proposal, European Union, 2001 (restricted access).
[5] Rebolj, D., Turk, Z. and Huhnt, W., "European Master in Construction
IT Development Project", Proceedings of International Workshop on
Construction IT in Education, Slovenia, 2002.
[6] Rebolj, D., and Menzel, K., "European Joint Program in Construction
IT: Early Experiences", Proceedings of ISPE International Conference of
Concurrent Engineering, Portugal, 2003.
[7] Hermans et al., "Slagkracht in Innovatie - Sectorplan Wetenschap &
Technology", 3TU Federation, Netherlands, 2004 (available at
http://www.tudelft.nl/).
[8] Delft University of Technology, "Collaboration Dutch universities of
technology, Delft Press, Press Release 16 March, Netherlands, 2004
(available at http://www.tudelft.nl).
[9] Beheshti, R., Zreik, K. and Özsariyildiz, S., Digital Learning
Environments for Architects and Civil Engineers, Proceedings of
EuropIA.11 Conference, Canada, 2007.
[10] Bales, R., "eLearning: Strategies for delivering knowledge in the digital
age", McGraw-Hill, USA, 2001.
[11] Özsariyildiz, S., Zreik, K. and Beheshti, R., "Research driven design
education supported by digital learning", International Journal of Design
Sciences and Technology, Europia Productions, France, 2007.
[12] Veerman, A., et al, "Constructivist Learning Environments: Case
Studies in Instructional Design", Educational Technology Publications,
Englewood Cliffs, USA, 1995.
[13] Drift, K., and Vos, P., "Anatomy of a Learning Environment", Harcourt
Test Publishers, Netherlands, 1987.
[14] Suhonen, J. and Sutinen, E., "FODEM: developing digital learning
environments in widely dispersed learning communities", Journal of
Educational Technology & Society, Forum of Educational Technology
& Society, Canada, 2006.
[15] Vleuten, C.P.M. et al, "The need for evidence in education". Medical
Teacher: International Journal of Education in Health Sciences, AMEE,
United Kingdom, 2000.
[16] Stutt, A. and Motta, E., "Semantic Learning Webs", Journal of
Interactive Media in Education, Knowledge Media Institute, USA, 2004.
[17] Dado, E. et al, "IT education and utilization within the upcoming shared
master of science in construction management and engineering in the
Netherlands", Proceedings of CIB W78 Conference, Slovenia, 2007.
[18] Dado, E. and Beheshti, R., "Towards establishing a distant learning
environment for a European Master in Construction IT", Proceedings of
ITHET 6th Annual International Conference, Dominican Republic,
2005.
[19] Rebolj, D. and Menzel, K., "Another Step Towards a Virtual University
in Construction IT", Journal of Information Technology in Construction,
CIB, Sweden, 2004.
[20] Beheshti, R. & Dado, E., "Introducing an eLearning Environment",
International Journal of Design Sciences and Technology, Europia
Productions, France, 2005.
[21] Beheshti, R. and Dado, E., "The Challenge of eLearning
Environments", Proceedings of 9th IASTED International Conference,
Peru, 2006.
[22] Weblog of Stanley Portier (available at
http://stanleyportier.blogspot.com/).
[23] Dado, E., Nederveen, S. and Ridder, H., "IT Education and Utilization
within the Shared Master of Science in Construction Management and
Engineering in the Netherlands", Proceedings of CIB W78 Conference,
Slovenia, 2007.
[24] Working Group ICT & Education and ELO-Groupware, Presentation
slides, 2007 (available at http://www.slideshare.net/SURFfoundation/).
[25] Dado, E and Beheshti, R.., "Designing a construction management and
engineering programme", International Journal of Design Sciences and
Technology, Europia Productions, France, 2007.
[26] Beheshti, R. et al., "Effects of Teaching Environments and the Digital
Media: The Case of a Parametric Design Course", Proceedings of CIB
W78 Conference, Slovenia, 2007.
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communication technologies (ICT) have created excellent conditions
for profoundly enhancing the traditional learning and teaching
practices. New modes of teaching in higher education subjects can
profoundly enhance ones ability to proactively constructing his or her
personal learning universe. These developments have contributed to
digital learning environments becoming widely available and
accessible. In addition, there is a trend towards enlargement and
specialization in higher education in Europe. With as a result that
existing Master of Science (MSc) programmes are merged or new
programmes have been established that are offered as joint MSc
programmes to students. In these joint MSc programmes, the need for
(common) digital learning environments capable of surmounting the
barriers of time and location has become evident. This paper
discusses the past and ongoing efforts to establish such common
digital learning environments in two joint MSc programmes in
Europe and discusses the way technology-based learning
environments affect the traditional way of learning.", keywords = "education, engineering, learning environments, ICT.", volume = "3", number = "1", pages = "73-8", }
