Edward, Norrie (1996) Computer‐based laboratory simulation: Evaluations of student perceptions. Association for Learning Technology Journal, 4 (3). pp. 41-53. ISSN 0968-7769

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Abstract

Providing resources to meet the needs of oil workers who miss blocks of an engineering course was the motivation for producing computer‐based simulations of laboratory equipment. This paper reports on student perceptions of various aspects of the package. The factors are grouped into (i) motivation and support, and (ii) presentations and interaction. A schematic representation of the controls and instrumentation was used. Two classes, engineers and non‐engineers, were the pilot groups. The engineers clearly preferred laboratories, whereas the non‐engineers were just as happy with the simulation. The results of the survey suggest that while computer‐based simulation may be an alternative to laboratories, even the best alternative, much is lost as a result. Practical appreciation and team‐working skills are not well developed The schematic presentation is easy to use, but gives the student little ‘feel’ for the operation of a real plant.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	L Education > LB Theory and practice of education L Education > LC Special aspects of education > LC1022 - 1022.25 Computer-assisted Education
Divisions:	ALT-J Journal
Depositing User:	Justin Smith
Date Deposited:	10 Apr 2009 09:51
Last Modified:	04 Apr 2011 09:22
URI:	http://repository.alt.ac.uk/id/eprint/221

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