The Possibilities Of Exploitation Of E-Learning In Technology-Oriented Courses.
Moravcikova, Jana
The Possibilities Of Exploitation Of E-Learning In Technology-Oriented Courses.
1. Introduction
E-learning can be understood as electronic media supported of
learning process. The E-learning system, which is considered to be a new
didactic method, enables to provide education not only in a distant
form, however there are new possibilities for other forms of education,
as well [1]. American founder of the E-learning industry Eliott Masie
defines the E-learning as a tool that uses network technology to create,
distribute, selection, administration and continuous updating of
educational materials [1]. The company "Urdan and Weggen" used
in their study the term of E-learning as providing information,
educational materials and educational content by using of various forms
of electronic media internet, intranet, extranet, CD-ROM, satellite
broadcast, interactive TV [2]. E-learning is used as synonym for
education supported by technologies TBT--Technology based training.
Other companies, such as "Block and Dobell," consider
e-learning as a subset of distance education, and this process is
defined as the interaction between the students and the source of
information who is physically placed in a remote location [4]. The way
of using ICT resources and the availability of information materials
depends primarily on educational goals and content, the nature of the
education process, needs and possibilities for all the actors of the
education process [5]. The issue of increasing the quality of the
learning process using different methods of E-learning is currently is
currently the object of interest of many authors [6-19]. The problem is
the absence of development of AIS STU E-learning in methodic. The aim of
E-learning is to have the skills and knowledge to be useful in the job
or can helping individuals to achieve personal learning goals [3].
Contribution describes the possibility of creation of E-learning and
study support for technological course "Fundamentals of production
technologies 11" on bachelor study degree in an environment
Academic Information System (AIS) STU.
2. The process of creation and implementation of E-learning in the
AIS STU
2.1. Scheme of creation of E-learning in AIS environment
Schematic design of process making E-learning is shown in Fig. 1.
It is a graphical representation of each step in the creation of
E-learning courses in the AIS environment. Schema contains guide on how
to establish E-learning and subsequently prepare E-learning support. The
library is designed to store of particular file used in E-learning
project. uploaded files are, for example, different texts (e. g. pDF),
animated images, videos and sound records.
The project distinguishes three types of libraries:
* The personal library of E-learning objects--objects that can be
used for example in tests, only for personal use.
* Project library of E-learning objects--objects related to
specific projects and objects may only be used by persons who are
directly connected to the project.
* Public library of E-learning objects--objects who are defined as
public, so they are available to the general public
After entering to the folder can be added to the library various
"sub-folders" containing individual objects and therefore can
be categorized each other.
2.2 Structure determination methods of machining
At the beginning of the creation of E-learning it is necessary to
create an outline--chapters of the course to be found in E-learning.
Subfolders in the E-learning library will have the name of each chapter
in E-learning support. Machining technology, for example, for grinding,
it may be characterized by the following points:
* Process characterisation
* Kinematics of grinding
* Dynamics of grinding
* Basic methods
* Formation of chips
* Grinding tools
* Toolholder
* Workpiece clamping
* Machine tools
* Surface quality
* Wear and dressing of grinding tools
3. Course and e-learning condition, course structure of grinding
3.1 Create of E-learning project
The E-learning in AIS can create the registered user only. Created
project can be made available to the whole university or only for a
specific course. The project can be establish using the application
eLearning projects (Fig. 2). Basic information about the created project
is shown in Fig. 3. The project is prepared to teach in the Slovak
language.
For E-learning was created the library of E-objects. The structure
for technology characterisation was described in chapter 2.2. Into
created sub-folders can be loaded various objects and files which will
complement E-learning project. Fig. 4 documented the example of created
subfolders for grinding technology.
After entering to subfolder is possible to add the required
E-object. For example, to subfolder "Basic methods'" were
continually added 11 E-objects (pictures) which name defines the content
of each E-object (Fig. 5). Next were prepared and added 5 videos, which
documents the basic grinding methods.
After adding all required E-objects, user can show the preview of
object number in subfolders by "Tree of folders" (Fig. 6)
which can be used for quick and simple orientation of created project.
The "Folders tree" shown the all subfolders of project and
number of inserted E-objects in individual subfolders.
3.2. Development of study support
The study support is possible create only after inserting all of
required E- objects which is the E-support created. The study support
contain interactive parts, such as glossary of terms, animated pictures
and videos. Sample of prepared study support of part "workpiece
clamping during grinding" is shown on Fig. 7. From the created
E-learning support can be accessible progressively formed individual
parts of the topics with are actually teaches or set up automatic
publishing of the topics on the specified date.
From the created E-learning support can be accessible progressively
formed individual parts of the topics with are actually teaches or set
up automatic publishing of the topics on the specified date.
4. Conclusion
The aim was to create an E-learning project for the course
Fundamentals of Production Technologies II. For the processing of
support was used and processing using the machining many wedges cutting
tool with undefined geometry of cutting wedge--grinding. Part of the
course support was created using the E- learning in Academic information
system of STU, in which was incremental added E-learning materials for
students of the faculty which have teaching and testing character.
Prepared project is ready to process and characterize other machining
technologies, which are content of the course Fundamentals of production
technologies II. To the E-learning for the E- learning project
"Fundamentals of production technology II" were added 13
sub-sections--chapters related to grinding, one of which contained only
links to videos from Youtube.com website and another test questions.
Within the support, it is appropriate to establish testing test base
too, that allows continuous verification of the acquired knowledge.
Prepared support is implemented into education of the course. As a
result, it was observed improvement in exam results from acquired
knowledge.
DOI: 10.2507/27th.daaam.proceedings.020
5. Acknowledgements
This contribution is a part of the KEGA project of Ministry of
Education, Science, Research and Sport of the Slovak Republic, No.
032STU-/2014 "Blended Learning principles implementation into
teaching of programming of CNC machine tools with advanced kinematic
structure".
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This Publication has to be referred as: Moravcikova, J[ana] (2016).
The Possibilities of Exploitation of E-Learning in Technology-Oriented
Courses, Proceedings of the 27th DAAAM International Symposium,
pp.0136-0141, B. Katalinic (Ed.), Published by DAAAM International, ISBN
978-3-902734-08-2, ISSN 1726-9679, Vienna, Austria
Caption: Fig. 1. Scheme of creation of E-learning in AIS
environment
Caption: Fig. 4 The list of created subfolders for grinding
Caption: Fig. 5 Example of added objects in subfolder "Basic
methods"
Caption: Fig. 6 Subfolders tree in E-objects library
Caption: Fig. 7 Sample of study support of "Workpiece
clamping"
Fig. 2. Menu for establish of E-learning project
eLearning
* eLearning projects
* Electronic study materials
* Tests and examinations
* Private library of e-objects
Fig. 3 Basics information about created project
Project title: E-Learning of selected
studying themes--Fundamentals
of production technologies II
Administrator: Ing. Jana Moravcikova, PhD.
Project description: Study support of the course
Fundamentals of production
technologies
II [??]
Language: Slovak
Department: Institute of Production
Technologies
Protected by password: yes
Project status: upcoming
Project start date: 14. 02. 2016
Number of workers in 4
the project:
Number of tasks in the 0/0
project:
Number of documents in 0/0
the project:
Number of projects in 101
the projects library:
Sample tests designed for 0
the project:
Number of questions in 30
test base:
Supports designed for 9
the project:
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