The complexities of observing flow phenomena in porous media have made it difficult to teach the course, Flow in Porous Media, to undergraduate students majoring in petroleum engineering. In this study, we propose an integrated numerical visualization teaching (INVT) approach that is based on MATLAB Pdetool, graphical user interface, and Visual Basic Programming. The effectiveness of the INVT method

Although the importance of computational thinking (CT) has been widely recognized, we still poorly understand how to effectively teach this skill. The aim of this study is to investigate whether peer code review (PCR) could affect CT, learning engagement, and learning satisfaction in a blended learning environment. To achieve this, we carried out a randomized control trial study involving 84 first‐year

Mathematics is one of the fundamental subjects for engineering students. While learning mathematics, students often find it difficult or lose interest due to the complexity of the subject. Augmented reality (AR) could aid students to learn certain concepts or theories that were difficult to understand in the classroom and also has the capability to enhance the instructional/learning material. In this

It is common in algorithm courses to assess the correctness of algorithms via testing as well as conducting experiments to measure their run‐time performance. However, two severe problems must be addressed: both activities are conducted using different procedures and tools, and algorithm assessment systems do not support well optimization problems due to their unique characteristics. Given the relevant

The social distancing measure imposed worldwide to combat the outbreak of the novel coronavirus has seen rapid adoption of technologies to support online education. Compared to traditional lecture‐based courses, online teaching is particularly more challenging for laboratory courses where hands‐on activities are essential to achieve the learning outcomes. To deal with this issue, the study presented

Nowadays, smartphone applications (apps) are literally used in all life aspects, improving the quality of different services in addition to saving time and effort. However, the majority of currently used apps in different universities around the world are limited in their features and not very popular among students who may suffer to get useful information using traditional guiding methods. However

Ferroresonance is a complex phenomenon and can compromise power system sustainability in transformer cores during the electromagnetic saturation process. Over‐voltage can be induced in the inductive core of transformers in an oscillation imbalance circuit; thus causing short circuits or permanent damage to a transformer. Hence, this paper developed a teaching application that combined a graphical user

Current power systems are undergoing a rapid and complex transformation due to the integration of distributed generation. Load flow analysis is increasingly necessary to evaluate not only the operating point of the existing power system but also the design of future expansions. There are a wide variety of power system analysis packages used for load flow analysis. Of these, PowerFactory, one of the

The University Computer Foundation (UCF) course, which is a compulsory theoretical course for freshmen, especially science and engineering department students, lays the foundation for more advanced courses. However, the UCF course covers a wide variety of concepts, including the computer hardware, which are difficult for freshmen to comprehend. In recent years, virtual reality (VR) has become prevalent

Nowadays, the computer skills acquisition by Chemical Engineering (ChE) students is based on practical uses of specialized software packages in different applications. Process optimization courses use high‐level algebraic programming languages, such as GAMS (General Algebraic Modeling System) or AMPL (A Mathematical Programming Language), which are usually reserved for advanced programs in ChE degrees

Programmable logic controller (PLC) is always set as a professional course of automation‐related majors in Chinese universities and colleges. Abundant experiments are required to ensure that the students are sufficiently trained to get qualified practical skills and engineering abilities. The evaluation of abundant PLC experiments is a heavy and time‐consuming task, and it is hard to grade an experiment

Over decades, Mechanical Engineering students often find some difficulties to grasp some contents and/or struggle with some parts of the course. With the increasing development of new technologies, promising innovations can be implemented enhancing learning and improving success rates. In this study, a new learning interactive method is proposed and evaluated using the experience of over 600 students

The coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic has severely crippled our globalized society. Despite the chaos, much of our civilization continued to function, thanks to contemporary information and communication technologies. In education, this situation required instructors and students to abandon the traditional face‐to‐face lectures and move to a fully online learning environment. Such a transition

The purpose of this study was to explore the process of designing a visuohaptic simulation for learning structural analysis following a learner‐centered approach (LCD). Our implementation of an LCD approach followed a three‐part iterative process: (1) requirements analysis and specification, (2) multimedia application design, and (3) prototype inspection. In designing the learning tasks, we employed

In an engineering study, the project/knowledge application module has a great weightage where students get an opportunity for the application of knowledge. Project evaluation consists of the following phases: documentation, presentation, teamwork, and leadership. This study has used the entire duration of the project assessment process for the evaluation of personality changes along with the academic

The present paper describes a numerical technique to compute phase equilibria of ternary liquid systems. First, particle swarm optimization is used to estimate the binary interaction parameters of the NRTL (Non‐Random Two Liquid) and UNIQUAC (Universal Quasi‐Chemical) models. We show how the arc‐length continuation method allows the calculation of the liquid–liquid equilibrium diagram for any ternary

“Engineering Electromagnetics” is the “most familiar stranger” of college students who major in electrical engineering (EE). Through years of physics learning, the students have had a certain understanding of the basic theories of electromagnetic fields. However, during studying the course, especially the numerical modeling chapter, large‐scale mathematical derivations need to be conducted, which significantly

In this study, an innovative tool for enabling contextual teaching based on visual inputs, named Visual Stimuli‐based Teaching Aid (VISTA), was developed. This system establishes the meaning and significance of concepts that are taught in the classroom within different environmental contexts. The idea of contextual teaching has been deliberated for more than a decade now. Nevertheless, using this in

Mobile learning is an emerging educational methodology that requires an updated conceptualization to yield effective pedagogical approaches that may enrich the teaching–learning processes. The present research aimed to better understand and to assess the effectiveness of mobile learning in Science and Engineering Higher Education settings. The experience was carried out over two consecutive academic

The recent growth in the adoption by several organizations of cloud computing services has created the challenge to determine their performance of information model. The ability of cloud computing systems to provide the required services in line with the quality of service and service level agreement constraints is a major problem for cloud service providers and consumers. To that end, it is possible

This paper presents an interactive graphics tool for the structural analysis of one‐dimensional element models, such as trusses, frames, and grillages. The focus is on the creation of a graphical user interface for a previously developed analysis solver. This graphical interface is entirely implemented in the MATLAB environment and features intuitive resources so that modeling and verification of results

Experiences gained from the domain‐specific courses showed that students focus mostly on how to implement solutions and less on what must be considered within the solution. In the case of information systems‐related courses, students focus on system development using specific languages and frameworks while often disregard the required logical checks and constraints. This paper introduces annotated

Engineering design problems are ill‐structured, and as a result, learners find it challenging to engage productively in relevant practices of analysis, synthesis, and evaluation for solving problems in the domain. Teachers find it particularly difficult to effectively support such engagement. Thus, there is a need to understand how teachers orchestrate their classrooms for maximizing opportunities

Visual artifacts used in graphical designs of the mechanisms of groundwater flow problems are very influential in learning and teaching. The merits of the classical methods of problem‐solving using only mathematics become much less superior to those linked with interactive graphics. In this study, an interactive educational LabVIEW program is designed to graphically simulate the constructional and

This paper presents a distributed wind power virtual simulation experiment system for cultivating students' ability to solve complex engineering problems. The experiment system was designed with complex engineering problems of real wind farms, both in a steady state and transient process. On the basis of the system, comprehensive practical contents were developed. According to engineering education

In the last few decades, different teaching methodologies have been proposed to promote more active learning of students. However, it is still essential to understand the practical implications of the theoretical concepts incorporating additional methodologies, for example, problem‐based learning. This methodology could include practises focused on students' programming or on using appropriate software

The capability to analyze structures under static and dynamic loads is an essential skill for structural engineers. Structural analysis therefore is a key component in civil and architectural engineering education, where analytical methods are traditionally complemented by the use of (commercial) software packages. The latter are often closed source, which may obscure the links to the underlying matrix

As a critical function for intelligent tutoring system services, personalised exercise recommendation plays an important role in boosting the study performance of students. However, recent studies on personalised exercise recommendations have only considered the ability of a student during recommendation and have failed to include the essential relationships between knowledge points, which provide

Engineering education refers to developing an understanding of the principles, methods, and ways of thinking that underlie engineering, and preparing students and engineers for productive engineering careers. The purpose of this review is to explore how head‐mounted display‐based virtual reality (HMD VR) can contribute to these goals. Historically, engineering has not been a focus for VR in education

The Covid‐19 pandemic has brought about new challenges to educational institutions around the world, as there has been a sudden interest in distance‐learning solutions in the offering of disciplines, including the science and technology ones. Distance‐learning will have a direct impact on the training of professionals that will develop the bespoke Internet of Things (IoT) solutions that homes, offices

The use of novel didactic approaches in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) academic programs is a relevant topic in current educational research. In this context, Project‐Based learning is shown as a promising didactic tool for improving the motivation of engineering students.

The STEAM model combines the academic disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM), forming a very relevant and increasingly fundamental educational approach within technologically advanced societies. Real‐world concepts and applications are associated in ways that encourage students to apply them whenever possible to their learning processes. In this context, Jupyter

The application of game principles to nongame contexts has proven to be a powerful pedagogical strategy in the educational area to motivate, engage, and improve learners' performance. In this study, gamification is applied to increase the time and the effort that learners spend in carrying out outside‐class activities, as well as to modify a quite common study pattern of working at the last minute

The education field plays a vital role in the growth and progress of society. In recent years, with the evolution of technology, a significant development has been observed in the publication of this field. Henceforth, a scientific review is required to explore computer applications in education using internet communication and technology (ICT) technologies. This paper analyzes the scientometric features

This publication provides an editorial introduction to a special issue of Computer Applications in Engineering Education journal entitled Computational Thinking for STEM and Engineering Education. It provides introductory remarks to the issue and a commentary on the published material, as well as presents the views of the special issue editors in the field of science, technology, engineering and mathematics

Programming can be an intellectually satisfying skill and is definitely considered useful. However, problem‐solving with a computer involves much more than just learning programming language syntax. The theory and practice are interrelated in fascinating ways. Whether one thinks that the purpose of college or higher education is to prepare students for an occupation or to develop foundational knowledge

Technological changes pose the need to redefine educational models, incorporating programs, and methodologies, so that students acquire the scientific‐technological competencies required in today's society. The objective of the research is aimed at establishing a generic method to develop STEAM projects, which are consistent with current curricula and at experimentally testing its validity by developing

The importance of computational thinking (CT) development has increased during the last decade. There is a need to understand what to teach from computational thinking perspectives, as well as what types of activities and learning content topics to use in the classroom. Current students' generation is looking for engaging, motivating learning activities with immediate results and feedback. The paper

On the basis of STEM, STEAM, and STREAMS, this paper presents a holistic multidisciplinary improved method for power engineering education of Generation Z students. The proposed STREAMS strategy is based on using the latest developments of technology for a mixed on‐the‐move and in‐house university educational approach. A case study on STREAMS is used within power engineering education. To validate

Educational software, especially gaming, have been the target of research in different areas due to their potential benefits in promoting more dynamic, interactive, and motivating learning. The use of educational games for teaching in Engineering and Computing courses, such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, and Computer Science, given the familiarity of these students

Over recent years, the Internet has become an important teaching tool in universities. However, existing online course modes still have some obvious disadvantages, such as fewer learning restraints, interactions, and atmosphere. To improve online course quality, this article presents an online flip classroom with teacher‐led adaptive learning. The online classroom environment includes community as

The 2020 pandemic imposed new demands on teaching practices to support student's distance learning process. In this context, automated assessment (AA) is a pivotal resource that offers immediate and automatic feedback on students' programming tasks. Although the literature provides several contributions regarding AA of Programming Exercises (PEs), very few works discuss the automatic generation of

Metal oxide surge arresters (MOSAs) have been widely used as protective devices against switching and lightning overvoltages in power electrical systems. MOSAs have dynamic characteristics in low‐ and high‐current regions. The unique model of MOSA, which is able to evaluate all the possible operating conditions of power systems, would surely be so complicated. Therefore, by the selection of an operating

The laboratories of control theory are often limited to simulations and a few or none experimental tests. As in other technical subjects, practical experiments really help to understand the theory but need much time and the experimental platforms are usually expensive. This paper describes a platform that implements a universal third‐order discrete controller based on field programmable gate array

Training simulators are fundamental for training in areas, such as aviation, medicine, and the military. While new applications emerge in conjunction with the development of human–machine interface (HMI) technologies, only a few applications for manufacturing processes are used in industrial practice. This study provides a literature review on simulation‐based training in manufacturing processes and

An innovative current measurement method in power systems has attracted more attention from both the industry and academia. Nevertheless, students can feel challenged when assigned to learn new concepts with the currently already difficult engineering courses. Therefore, in this paper, a training platform is designed based on finite element analysis simulation and laboratory experiments. With this

Blockchain is slowly but surely changing the world. Cryptocurrencies are having a profound effect on the economic landscape. With the advent of COVID‐19, the education sector, just like other sectors, need a complete reinvention or redesign to continue producing graduates that would be able to effectively contribute to an ever‐changing world. Very often, the administrative burden of managing the award

The fourth industrial revolution, also known as Industry 4.0, has already begun enabling technological innovations in various domains, especially in the manufacturing and service industry. The conditions of the disruptive new product‐service emergence and quickly changing work environments require cultivating a competitive workforce that is equipped with essential knowledge and skills in Industry 4

In this paper, a comprehensive simulation framework is presented for senior undergraduates of robot engineering based on open‐source simulation software, Webots. In our curriculum, a virtual quadruped robot is used to test different theories. First, students should design the physical structure of the robot and select proper drivers according to the requirements on its motion ability. Then, the kinematics

The real key structures of urban railway vehicle are costly and dangerous, but students majoring in relevant fields have to acquire skills needed to operate the key structures to get good jobs or do academic research easily. The virtual reality (VR) technology, which has been used in many fields, can provide students with a unique learning experience. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the

This study reports and analyzes the first architectural robotics class regularly organized in a professional college in South Korea. The course consists of two modules: (i) design experimentation with kinetic (responsive) building prototyping and (ii) construction automation of a complex building form using an industrial robot arm. Both modules are structured to provide undergraduates with applied

Learning to code helps children to develop an understanding of how things work. It also contributes to the development of problem‐solving skills. In this paper, we present a methodological framework with four cycles that alternate between cooperative and individual learning approaches in addition to game‐based and project‐based learning. The presented framework is suitable for deployment in primary

The methods used in engineering education have gained diversity in parallel with rapidly evolving technology. New technological methods along with the traditional methods have been adopted for undergraduate education. Today, Simulink‐based educational materials are used in many fields in engineering education. However, in the literature, the contribution of such educational materials to the learning

Higher education institutions are catching up on their high competition and challenges are in their analysis productivity. The major challenge is to monitor and analyze student progress through learning outcomes in the curriculum. One of the approaches is the outcome‐based education (OBE) model to deal with learning outcomes. OBE is an integral part of higher education institutions. The OBE system

The use of software and microcontrollers helps engineering students to gain a better understanding of the different concepts and algorithms of digital control theory, which they can apply in their professional work in industrial environments. Typically, these digital control concepts and algorithms are implemented in high‐resources microcontrollers; nevertheless, we show that they can also be implemented

Considering the intertwining of information technology and engineering specialty courses, research on the application of the “Five‐in‐one” teaching mode based on building information modeling (BIM) in the teaching of engineering specialty courses is practical and significant. This article comprehensively analyzes the research status of the teaching mode of engineering courses in China and the integration

Crane hooks, chain links, various rings, and many other curved structural members are widely used in mechanical engineering structures. The stress analysis procedure of this group of structural members includes two steps: definition of the cross‐section geometry properties and determination of stresses. The article presents a variation of the method for curved beam stress analysis where geometrical

Pair programming is an approach where two programmers work to solve one programming problem sitting shoulder to shoulder on a computer. Several studies indicating numerous benefits of using pair programming as a teaching strategy exist. However, only a few of them take into consideration the mechanism followed for pair formation. With an aim to study the impact of pair programming on undergraduate

This article reveals the fact that considerable study time invested into acquisition of proficiency in infinitesimal calculus leaves behind only the ability to tackle problems of order four or less. Today's problems reaching into orders of thousands are being handled by clever computer‐based algorithms seldom addressed in high school or college. Yet, the calculus teaching will persist as long as physics

In this current era of the fourth industrial revolution, the fifth generation of distance education has held out hopes of unique opportunities for engineering. With the aim of investigating the field of engineering through distance education, this study conducted a systematic review involving text‐mining and social network analysis to examine 120 publications on this topic. The time trend analysis