Why not M/sup 2/ in electrical power E/sup 2/?

Abstract

A perceived lack of impact of multi-media on the processes of electrical power engineering education is discussed. It is asserted that a failure to change will lead to further decline of electrical power engineering due to the pressures of the information explosion. The limited penetration of multi-media is ascribed to both fears that the new technology will distance students further from practical engineering and to the competition for academic staff time between research, teaching and administration. It is recommended that a specialist support facility be established and that links between power engineering educators be improved. Two simple examples of the use of multi-media in electrical power engineering are described.<>