{"title":"Use of air temperature data in education to develop statistical intuition","authors":"A. Imazawa, N. Naoe","doi":"10.1109/ICEED.2011.6235386","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICEED.2011.6235386","url":null,"abstract":"This paper proposes using air temperature data in education to develop statistical intuition. First, reservations about mathematical-statistical methods are presented. Then, educational strategy to develop statistical intuition employing air temperature data is proposed as a way to dispel those reservations. And finally, examples of programs using air temperature data are presented and examined.","PeriodicalId":417754,"journal":{"name":"2011 3rd International Congress on Engineering Education (ICEED)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133715728","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Improvement in course curriculum for Software Project Management","authors":"A. Rauf, I. Albidewi","doi":"10.1109/ICEED.2011.6235373","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICEED.2011.6235373","url":null,"abstract":"It is observed that most of the projects managed by Information System (IS) graduates after their joining in industry get failed and these projects incur heavy amounts. It is because, the students during study take only a single course which is based on theory and few labs on Microsoft Office Project which is inadequate to make them capable of handling real world projects. After conducting a survey from the students for the improvement of the curriculum and doing the analysis of this data and feedback from the industry, I have given few suggestions to perk up the related curriculum. The same suggestions may be implemented in IS department of all the universities of KSA to improve the situation and have better results for the growth of economy. These suggestions may also be incorporated in related curriculum of other universities to increase the success rate of planned projects.","PeriodicalId":417754,"journal":{"name":"2011 3rd International Congress on Engineering Education (ICEED)","volume":"25 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130632025","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Using information and Communication Technology tools to enhance traditional electrical Engineering Education","authors":"A. Pavani","doi":"10.1109/ICEED.2011.6235376","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICEED.2011.6235376","url":null,"abstract":"This work presents a scenario of international activities and results in Information and Communication Technology, and how they can be applied to support traditional face-to-face education. Some activities and results are in an area that can be complementary to technology assisted learning - digital libraries and digital publishing. It also addresses activities in the Electrical Engineering Department of PUC-Rio, both in the undergraduate and the graduate levels, showing the use of these complementary tools in education. Finally, it mentions the challenges faced by the team that is leading the activities and addresses plans for the near future.","PeriodicalId":417754,"journal":{"name":"2011 3rd International Congress on Engineering Education (ICEED)","volume":"12 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132433481","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Using of object oriented approach design models learning in information software engineering","authors":"A. AlBar, Faris Abu Hashish","doi":"10.1109/ICEED.2011.6235379","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICEED.2011.6235379","url":null,"abstract":"This paper focuses on the importance of using object oriented approach in teaching software engineering which using UML [unified modeling language] as supporting tools, the references in this place textbooks, lab manuals and other supplementary materials to teach these topics and how to implement these methodologies to get a very high quality education output. In this paper we discuss the OO Approach Design Models, also giving literature review about using OOA in teaching in addition to discussion about implementation of IS Engineering learning in KAU, ending with our conclusion. This paper also emphasizes: 1) the growing concerns of software engineering and its technologies applications. 2) existing books and supporting materials, and 3) King Abdulaziz university's approach to teaching these topics. At KAU [king abdulaziz university] we incorporate software engineering into one course.","PeriodicalId":417754,"journal":{"name":"2011 3rd International Congress on Engineering Education (ICEED)","volume":"40 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133422122","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exploring security perception of learning management system (LMS) portal","authors":"Mohd Faiz Hilmi, S. Pawanchik, Y. Mustapha","doi":"10.1109/ICEED.2011.6235375","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICEED.2011.6235375","url":null,"abstract":"The advancement of information technology has changed the education landscape. Information technology has made e-learning possible and available on a large scale. The main component of an e-learning is a learning management system (LMS). By connected and accessed to the Internet, LMS are exposed to various threats. Proper understanding of these threats combined with strategy and best practices countermeasures will ensure a safe learning environment. Therefore this study will briefly explain ten domains of information security and presents the result on a survey on student's information security perception of a learning management system. Overall, respondent has strong positive perceptions towards security of their LMS. This study provides an overall picture of information security elements of a learning management system. It can serve as an introduction which help LMS administrator to understand the issues and possibilities related to the safety of LMS.","PeriodicalId":417754,"journal":{"name":"2011 3rd International Congress on Engineering Education (ICEED)","volume":"11 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127880148","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Facilitating active learning in distance education: An experience from India","authors":"Sujatha Jagannath, R. Jobanputra","doi":"10.1109/ICEED.2011.6235353","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICEED.2011.6235353","url":null,"abstract":"Distance education is designed for learners who are physically away from the teaching institution/faculty. Though not a recent innovation, evolving technologies have led to rapid growth of distance teaching and learning methods. In particular, in the context that India has witnessed a major change over the last few years with a substantial demand for high-quality education as well expansion, distance education has become an important and powerful pedagogical tool to extend the outreach of quality education.","PeriodicalId":417754,"journal":{"name":"2011 3rd International Congress on Engineering Education (ICEED)","volume":"108 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114474608","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Three dimensions of characterizing courses for sustainability in engineering education: Models, approaches and orientations","authors":"M. Arsat, J. Holgaard, E. de Graaff","doi":"10.1109/ICEED.2011.6235356","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICEED.2011.6235356","url":null,"abstract":"Worldwide universities are changing their curriculum in response to the Barcelona Declaration. The adaptations include the integration of sustainability courses in engineering education. The various courses have been constructed with different kind of earning objectives and different interpretations of the stainability concept. The paper introduces three dimensions of characterizing sustainability courses in engineering education; models, approaches and orientations. The paper reviews 30 articles and presents examples of sustain ability courses that have been characterized based on the three dimensions. The conclusion is that the three dimensions of characterization can provide concrete perspectives on constructing and designing of sustainability course in engineering education.","PeriodicalId":417754,"journal":{"name":"2011 3rd International Congress on Engineering Education (ICEED)","volume":"8 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126865053","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Proposed academic students' performance prediction model: A Malaysian case study","authors":"P. M. Arsad, N. Buniyamin, J. Manan, N. Hamzah","doi":"10.1109/ICEED.2011.6235367","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICEED.2011.6235367","url":null,"abstract":"This paper describes the performance of Engineering Electrical Degree students at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. The study was based on longitudinal progress of Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) for every semester until graduation for three consecutive intakes of matriculation students namely July 2005, July 2006 and July 2007. Then, the same methodology was applied to consecutive intakes of students that are Diploma holders for July 2006, July 2007 and July 2008. The outcomes of the research indicates that the there is a correlation between students abilities in semester one with the final overall academic performance irrespective of gender. It can be ascertained that the abilities and strong engineering fundamentals are strong factors in influencing the overall academic performance. A prediction model was then proposed to predict the overall students' performance.","PeriodicalId":417754,"journal":{"name":"2011 3rd International Congress on Engineering Education (ICEED)","volume":"27 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121899979","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
H. Hasminda-Hassan, Z. H. Murat, V. Ross, Z. Mohd-Zain, N. Buniyamin
{"title":"Enhancing learning using music to achieve a balanced brain","authors":"H. Hasminda-Hassan, Z. H. Murat, V. Ross, Z. Mohd-Zain, N. Buniyamin","doi":"10.1109/ICEED.2011.6235362","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICEED.2011.6235362","url":null,"abstract":"Past research has shown that a balanced brain induces healthier living. Balanced brainwaves helps to enhance critical learning (left brain) and creativity (right brain) therefore, it is assumed that productivity is maximized by those who use both sides of their brains. This paper presents the outcome of a preliminary research that explores the potential of using music to enhance learning by inducing human subjects to use both sides of their brains. An earlier preliminary research in comparing brainwave activity had shown that the left side of the brainwaves is more dominant in engineering students. This research aims to explore if music will help enhance the learning abilities of engineering students by balancing their left and right brainwaves. Live violin music was exposed to an engineering student. The student's brainwave activities during exposure to the music were recorded using an Electroencephalogram (EEG) machine. Preliminary results indicated that the subject's left and right brain, especially in Alpha band, was balanced while listening to the music. Future studies will look in detail as to on how violin music, in terms of power and frequency of sound waves, can induce and enhance learning.","PeriodicalId":417754,"journal":{"name":"2011 3rd International Congress on Engineering Education (ICEED)","volume":"47 4","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132418706","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Promoting Creative Problem Solving in Engineering Mathematics through blended learning","authors":"H. Kashefi, Z. Ismail, Y. M. Yusof, R. A. Rahman","doi":"10.1109/ICEED.2011.6235350","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICEED.2011.6235350","url":null,"abstract":"Mathematics is one of the most difficult courses to study for engineering students. In addition, effective communication, teamwork, and problem solving are important skills for graduate engineers in their professional work. This study proposes Creative Problem Solving as a framework to improve the way engineering students learn mathematics and support their critical problem solving, communication, and team working skills. The main goal of this paper is to illustrate the importance of using creative problem solving skills through blended learning environment as seen from an Engineering Mathematics students' perspective. First year undergraduate students participated in an experimental group where instruction was provided in a blended learning format using a creative problem solving approach. The lecturer then used face-to-face instruction on the same subject to a control group. Results indicate that from the perspective of the students in the experimental group, the ability to utilize creative problem solving skills is the most important skill set when learning Engineering Mathematics.","PeriodicalId":417754,"journal":{"name":"2011 3rd International Congress on Engineering Education (ICEED)","volume":"93 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114568190","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}