Calculator Edge is a free online website for Engineers/Engineering students worldwide (translation in 12 major Languages).
It provides calculators for solving from simple to complex equations and formulas in the fields of Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Electronics, Civil, Metallurgy, Oil & Gas, Optical, Plastics, Ceramics, Physics and Mathematicss.
Type of Material:
Collection, Online calculator.
Recommended Uses:
This website could be used by engineering students, graduates and professionals interested in engineering calculations for a diversity of tasks: homework, problem solving, design and others.
Technical Requirements:
Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge browsers were used to access the material. It seems that all facilities are active for any browser.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
The user can verify solution to many calculations from simple to complex in many engineering fields and industry.
Target Student Population:
College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Student must have covered the pertinent course material or theory related to the calculations being performed in the various engineering fields.
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
The calculator clearly defines terms used in the equations.
In many instances, a synopsis of the theory is given.
In some instances, diagrams accompany the equations.
Concerns:
The online calculator is a work in progress and not all selections result in a calculator but a notice that it will be online soon.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
Can be integrated into curriculum assignments to allow students to verify their solutions to common problems in the various engineering fields.
There is a bookstore portal with access to many textbooks in the various engineering fields.
Concerns:
The website can’t be used as a stand-alone material, it must be integrated into any engineering course.
Some calculators are only available in US units, but not in the International System units.
It cannot be used to measure student learning outcomes.
The student learning objectives and outcomes are not identified.
The books found in the bookstore portal are not free.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
Ease of use. Navigation is correct. Intuitive navigation through icons and headings. Website meets accessibility requirements.
Concerns:
The online calculator is a work in progress and not all selections result in a calculator but a notice that it will be online soon.
You cannot use any of the various claculators if you have not covered the course material.
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