A playlist of over 115 quick microlearning videos on various Engineering Technology topics including: automation, electrical, motor control, process control, fluid power, industrial robotics and more! The videos are short and are meant to be used in various classroom learning situations. The videos can be used in a wide range of learning levels from grade school through college. Short 2-8 minutes simulations that cover a range of engineering topics to help students understand conceptual engineering topics.
Type of Material:
Simulation (videos).
Recommended Uses:
Videos can be used as supplemental lecture material, to support an asynchronous course, to replace some hands on lab experiences or as assessment if the interactive quiz option is selected. These videos are useful for traditional and hybrid/blended teaching, they might be recommended for:
- Play in class for courses on different topics of Engineering Technology;
- Class discussion;
- Discussion forum;
- Individual.
Technical Requirements:
Internet browser and a good internet connection. Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge browsers were used to access the material.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
Topics were chosen by instructors to include those most difficult for students to grasp. Students will be able to quickly and thoroughly grasp the concepts being presented in a visual format including: AC Circuit Analysis, Basic Math Topics, DC Circuit Analysis, Digital Circuits and Systems, Electrical Motor and Power, Fluid Power Control, Fluid Power/Design and Application, Fluid Power Fundamentals, Industrial Print Reading, Industrial Robotics, Lean Manufacturing, Microcontrollers, Motion Control, Motors and Drives, Physics Fundamentals, Process Control, Programmable Logic Controllers, Solid States and Systems. This playlist is aimed at generalist scientists as well as engineering students and professionals and its main learning objectives are to know the basics of learning simulations which cover automation and robotics, electrical and motor control and process control or renewable energy.
Target Student Population:
Middle School, High School, College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Basic knowledge of physics engineering and mathematics.
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
The playlist presents a large list of videos which explain fundamentals and applications in many engineering topics. Videos are well structured and show a detailed demonstration of the respective concept in a visual manner. The script is well conceived and present the logical sequence of understanding the concept. The scientific content seems to be updated and is relevant for engineering practice. Many of the videos could be considered core contents in engineering courses.
Concerns:
No concerns.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
The learning objectives and prerequisite knowledge are not declared explicitly in every video, but they address common core concepts in engineering courses. They can be conceived as “learning pills”, easy to integrate into curriculum assignments. Concepts are presented concisely and in a logical sequence. The duration of videos, 2 to 8 minutes, could keep the attention of the learner easily.
Concerns:
As corresponds to video materials, to become useful for effective learning it should be combined with extra exercises and quizzes, or to become integral part of additional lectures on the engineering topic.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
The videos are a standalone material, easy to use. Only connection to the Internet and link to the respective video repository is needed. It can be reproduced in computer, iPad and smartphone. Visual design of the videos correspond to a succession of pictures or animations as the explanations are given.
Concerns:
As corresponds to video materials, limited interactivity.
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