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Tiêu đề
Low-cost, innovative methodology for teaching engineering through experimentation
Tác giả
Cyr Martha; Miragila V.; Nocera T.; Rogers C.
Năm xuất bản
1997
Source title
Journal of Engineering Education
Số trích dẫn
48
DOI
10.1002/j.2168-9830.1997.tb00280.x
Liên kết
Tóm tắt
Combining LEGO Dacta building blocks with LabVIEWTM software produced a highly successful, low-cost (less than $500 per station excluding computer) alternative method of teaching engineering through hands-on experimentation. Dubbed LEGO Data Acquisition and Prototyping System (or LDAPS), this combination of tools provides a highly capable workbench for students, yet brings a new level of creativity and fun into teaching engineering at the college level. In this paper we present the methodology and describe one class where it is currently in use. Student, faculty, and staff response to the class was very positive, partly due to the popularity of hands-on engineering and partly because LEGO blocks allow the students to exercise their creativity and innovation. The strength in the LDAPS methodology lies in the power of the LEGO bricks and the LabVIEWTM software. LEGO motors, sensors, and bricks are almost infinitely configurable, making each experiment unique. LabVIEWTM is a powerful, visual programming language in which students can perform advanced signal processing with relatively few programming skills. We are currently extending this methodology to teach engineering to liberal arts majors as well as precollege students.
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Nơi xuất bản
ASEE - American Society for Engineering Education
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Scopus