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Cloud Computing and its Application to Blended Learning in Engineering

Authors:
Sanda Porumb
Bogdan Orza
Aurel Vlaicu
Cosmin Porumb
Ioan Hoza

Keywords: cloud computing; blended learning; virtual laboratory; hybrid classware; project-based learning; problem-based learning

Abstract:
The education process in engineering means theory and practice, individual study, group-based projects or experimental work that involves equipment, simulation/emulation software packages and laboratory applications. In order to develop e-learning platforms for higher and postgraduate education in engineering, new methodologies should be taken into consideration: project- and problem based learning, virtual laboratory (remote access to laboratory infrastructure and task evaluation) or remote assistance for diploma projects and mobility grants. This paper presents new blended learning methodologies and the manner they can be customized for higher and postgraduate education in engineering by using the cloud computing paradigms.

Pages: 173 to 180

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2011

Publication date: September 25, 2011

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2308-4294

ISBN: 978-1-61208-153-3

Location: Rome, Italy

Dates: from September 25, 2011 to September 30, 2011