FORMING INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERS FOR THE INFORMATION SOCIETY ⎯ IGIP’2011
This work intends just to show a little of IGIP itscontributions for engineering and technology education formore than three decades. Some interesting data about itshistory can be seen in the many events that have been part ofits great work as an organization with internationalperspectives.Index Terms ⎯ skills; engineering; 21st Century; register;challenging environment.
WORLD TENDENCIES OF HIGHER EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT AND FOREIGN LANGUAGE TRAINING IN RUSSIAN ENGINEERING EDUCATION
The paper reveals the main world tendencies ofhigher education development and their content. It describestheir influence on the trends of foreign language trainingdevelopment as a component of Russian engineeringeducation system.Index Terms ⎯ World tendencies, higher educationdevelopment, engineering education in Russia, foreignlanguage training.
Education standards and competence-oriented curricula – the Austrian Technical Colleges pursue a new way into the future!
In Austria, Technical Colleges are thoseeducational institutions that train and educate the skilledtechnical staff required by Austrian universities and industry.These colleges have contributed a lot to Austria’s economicsuccess and every year about 8,000 young engineers leavethe technical schools to form a powerful work and studyforce. Therefore, it is particularly important that theeducation they receive meets the requirements of employersand that innovative developments are anticipated. As aconsequence, Austrian Technical Colleges have developedcurricula that rely on learning outcomes and competencebasedresults. This new orientation towards skills, knowledgeand competences is achieved through learning objectivesthat precisely describe the education chosen. How thesestandards were designed, matched with the curricula, andimplemented in colleges will be described in this paper.
COMPLEX APPROACH TO TECHNICAL TEACHER EDUCATION IN ENGINEERING PEDAGOGY
At Estonian Centre for Engineering Pedagogy acomplex, multi-layered approach has been designed and isbeing implemented for technical teacher education. Thedesigned complex approach consists of three consecutivelevels: bachelor, master and doctoral level. On bachelorlevel basic engineering competences are acquired. Onmaster level engineering specialty competences areexpanded, additionally knowledge in engineering pedagogyis acquired. On doctoral level implicit competences of anengineering educator are provided. Entrance qualificationsfor all levels have been clearly defined. The result of theprocess is to graduate educators with certified degrees andspecific competencies which certify them as qualifiedteachers in technical subjects. The heart of the approach iscomplex of curricula designed to overcome the differencebetween entrance level and graduation qualification, beingoriented on learning outcomes. Process of quality controlshould be initiated to improve the approach continuously.Detailed description of the complex approach is presented inthe article.Index Terms ⎯ Engineering Pedagogy, multi-layeredcurriculum design, technical teacher education.
THE VALUE OF HANDS-ON ACTIVITY IN TEACHING SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY: FROM TRADITIONAL LABS TO THE REMOTE AND VIRTUAL LABORATORIES
From the Experiential Learning Theory to theconstructivist theory of Jean Piaget the lab activity appearsas fundamental teaching/learning methodology.Additionally, new technologies brought new and innovativetools for these activities and with them the remote andvirtual labs. In the talk based in this topic for a round tablethe discussion will be centered in the importantcomplementary role of remote and virtual labs whenconsidered in parallel with the traditional labs.Index Terms ⎯ Hands-on activity, traditional labs, remotelabs, virtual labs.
SPECIALIZATION COURSES: NEW UNIVERSITY TARGET
The implementation of the Bologna Process inthe Portuguese Higher Education system led to deepchanges at this education level. In order to harmonize and tolevel the Portuguese higher education with other Europeancountries several measures were determined, includingaccess expansion, especially for new target groups. Amongothers the +23 year olds students and TechnologySpecialization Courses (CET) are considered new targetgroups. CET´s Students quota are new at this level ofeducation, so a study was carried out to understand theevolution of these new target group courses in Engineeringand Technology, at University of Minho. For such, a datasurvey of students that entered through this quota was usedand their academic path analyzed. These students haveexpectations, motivations and different backgrounds incomparison with other students. Understand theirperformance in higher education may help to answeradequately to the needs of this new target group.Index Terms ⎯ Academic path; Bologna Process; CET;Higher Education; new target group.
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING EDUCATION AT UPORTO
In the academic year 1987/1988 a newspecialization profile in Geotechnics has been launched inthe 5 th and final year of the Civil Engineering degree courseat the Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto. After abrief introduction of the University and the Faculty, thispaper describes the geotechnical training that is provided atour school and reviews the results of almost 25 yearsexperience of education in this important area of CivilEngineering.Index Terms ⎯ Civil Engineering, FEUP, Geotechnics,UPorto.
UNDERGRADUATE SERVICE-LEARNING ENGINEERING DESIGN PROJECTS IN ECUADOR
International exposure as well as project-basedservice learning for undergraduate students have gainedmuch attention for their positive impact on students.Additionally, ABET engineering criteria requireinternational exposure for all undergraduates. As such, agoal of the University of Pittsburgh is to have fifty percent ofour students directly participate in an internationalexperience. Over the past few years the university hasoffered a freshmen service-learning engineering course.This has provided evidence that service learning is avaluable educational tool to develop a sense of value anddirection, teach team dynamics and communication skills,and engage the students in a community. This paper willdiscuss a new senior cap stone service learning engineeringcourse with an international component. Over this springsemester, undergraduate students will be given theopportunity to design a potable water system for a poor,rural Ecuadorian village that currently does not have areliable water source.Index Terms – Cross-cultural understanding, ServiceLearning, Senior Design, Engineering Education.
THE INCLUSIVE CLASSROOM: A RESEARCH-BASED APPROACH TO ENHANCE LEARNING
Research on student learning has shown thatlearning can be enhanced when students are motivated tolearn and are actively engaged with the course content. Thispaper will highlight strategies that can be used to enhancemotivation, learner engagement, and success. To enhancemotivation, a learning style approach will be described thatcan easily be adapted across all disciplines within STEMeducation. To enhance and assess student learning, somesimple but highly effective writing strategies will be shared.These strategies include easy-to-implement, formativemethods of assessment to help gauge and measure studentprogress while the learning is actually taking place.Formative assessment methods include a description of afree-writing approach as well as more structured ClassroomAssessment Techniques (CATs). These methods are intendedto supplement more traditional assessment measures andoften provide a more robust view of what students areactually learning while the learning is taking place.Index Terms ⎯ Active learning, classroom assessment,learning styles, STEM education, writing strategies.
The goal of the paper is to establish if and howthe electronic support of education is utilized, and what arethe attitudes of both faculty staff and students. We alsoanalyzed electronic materials designed by teachers oftechnical universities. In order to discuss these issues, aquestionnaire was administered, and we would like topresent its outcomes. Motivation, methodology, experience,good practice, obstacles and other aspects of e-learningwere in center of our attention..
THE TEACHERS’ PERSPECTIVE OF STUDENTS’ CHEATING
The students’ cheating is one of the currentproblems of school environment. Abroad, we can find manyworks dealing with this issue from the students’ point ofview. This report, however, explains this problem from theteachers’ perspective, how they perceive students’ cheatingand their means to counter it. The biggest threat that thesurvey shows is that cheating is taken as some "lesser evil",or social phenomenon, which do all, and even teachers inpast. Frequently occurring defense of fraud is describing itas way of preparing for exam or managing stress. Teachersoften abandon the hunt for cheating for various objectiveand subjective reasons.Index Terms ⎯ academic cheating, plagiarism, teacher,prevention.
„TO SEE, UNDERSTAND AND MANAGE THE CONTEXT“: THE CHALLENGE FOR CONTEMPORARY EDUCATION?
0ne of the phenomena of modernity is a processof functional differentiation, the division of society intorelatively autonomous societal sub-systems with their ownclosed communication. According to this approach, threekey sub-systems - science, politics and economy - aremutually separate spheres of communication which haveproblems effectively cooperating with each other.Furthermore, the problem of communication andcooperation not only concerns the relationship betweensocietal sub-systems, but can be found, for instance, in thesystem of science itself. Individual scientific disciplines oftenhave difficulties seeing things in a perspective which goesbeyond individual sub-specializations. German sociologistUlrich Beck argues that it is necessary to overcome thenarrow self-concepts of science, economy and politicsthrough a new orientation, which he describes as a"specialization in context". This paper examines the questionof how the educational process, in particular engineeringpedagogy, can contribute to the development of this neworientation.Index Terms – Context, education, functional differentiation,social systems.
Knowledge management is now one of the mostdeveloped approaches in the science of organization andmanagement that have l many interesting studies.Reflections on the management of knowledge in theeducational project are the subject of this article. For thepurpose of the article it is assumed that knowledge isunderstood in two ways, and includes both the so-calledtacit knowledge, the hidde, which means the experience,skills and relationships, often expressed through a wide -know-how- and knowledge articulated openly, often highlycodified, described in the literature as part of theinformation or -know what. This definition is particularlyimportant because of the importance of knowledge in theminds of employees, which acquisition and proper using inthe project realization is a major challenge.Index Terms ⎯ knowledge, knowledge management, project,project in the education strategy.
THE ROLE OF ALUMNI ASSOCIATION IN THE ENGINEERING EDUCATION: THE EXPERIENCE OF “ASSOCIAZIONE LAUREATI DEL POLITECNICO DI MILANO”
An important Italian alumni association is ALP( Associazione Laureati del Politecnico di Milano), thatcollects the graduated (Bachelor and Master) of Politecnicodi Milano in engineering, architecture and industrial designFaculties. ALP operated with the institutions of Groups withprofessional or geographic character. The authors areresponsible of the Mechanics Group, that is operating withstrict connection with Mechanical Department ofPolitecnico and has the fundamental aim to organizecontinuing education programs, particularly for mechanicalengineer. The results of this activities can be expressed interm of satisfaction of participant and proposal ofcooperation between academic structures and “old”students. In the proposed paper, the activity at themechanics Group is described. The description is completedwith the evaluations of the participants and the consequentproposal, with the aim to upgrading the efficiency of theabove mentioned Group and to be considered as generalproposal useful for other Alumni Association.Index Terms ⎯ About four, alphabetical order, key words orphrases, separated by commas (for suggestions Preparationof papers, camera-ready, two-column format, IGIP format).
PHILOSOPHIC ASPECTS OF TRAINING POSTGRADUATES
There are shown practices of trainingpostgraduates in Ukraine taking into account philosophicaspects of the science. There is presented “PhilosophicProblems of Scientific Knowledge” course developed byscientists of the Department of Philosophy of the NationalMining University, Ukraine. The course favours all-aroundtraining of young scientists. The course objective is toincrease knowledge in the sphere of philosophy andmethodology of the science. The training helps youngscientists to solve in their research not only technicalbottom-line problems but also to distinguish results withinintegral scientific system taking into account globalproblems of anthropological nature. The course is closelyconnected with ideas of knowledge synthesis being effectedby means of expanding object fields of research. Besides,elaboration of methodological practices capable to play arole of cognitive activity infrastructures in all its spheres isused.Index Terms ⎯ philosophy of science, knowledge synthesis,methodological techniques, cognitive activity.
SCENARIOS OF STRATEGY IN PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOLS IN POLAND
Polish society is undergoing complex processes oftransforming them into knowledge society. Privateuniversities in the situation of the quality of demographic,economic and legal in Poland after accession to theEuropean Union should identify their unique situation. Theauthor made the diagnosis of conditions of non-publicuniversity in aim to develop strategic scenarios, which haveto be chosen by a founder to ensure the functioning itsuniversity.Index Terms ⎯ crisis, diagnosis the strategy, scenarios,strategy, private universities in Poland.
APPLICATION OF SPREADSHEETS TO ACCELERATE THE LEARNING PROCESS: TIME SERIES ANALYSIS OF TIDE OSCILLATIONS
Methods for teaching Engineering processesdemand previous knowledge of mathematical tools,introduced in courses basic cycles. Some tools, however,might have not been learnt beforehand. A solution for thisdifficulty is to encourage students to learn themathematical tool inductively via problem-basedlearning. The paper reports the pedagogical experienceof performing spectral analysis on a sea-level time serieswith a Civil Engineering undergraduate class. The serialmoving average is computed to estimate tide-oscillationtrend, so making students familiar to these concepts.Calculations are performed via electronic spreadsheet,using formulae programmed by students themselves. Themotivation caused by the problem and the appeal tointuition could better fix concepts, and shorten learningtime – from six to three teaching hours (although datatyping and data organization took an extra homeworkhour). Finally, the computer lab workshop environment(with targets and deadlines) demonstrated the value ofteam work and enhanced student performance.Index Terms ⎯ Computer-based Engineering education,Mathematical methods, Time-series Statistics, Problembasedlearning, Tide oscillation.
TECHNOLOGYS OF ADAPTIVE EDUCATION AND TESTING
The following paper describes theapproach to the creation of the adaptive technologies ofeducation. The approach under discussion wasdeveloped by the authors of the article. The necessity ofthe integration of educational resources in the unifiedmediatec of educational fragments as well as in theunified test task data base is shown. The developedtools for modification of educational WEB- basedoriented courses are described. The article describesmethods, models, algorithms and software tools aimedat automation of the process of forming of computerheterogeneous tests. These methods can be used for thefinal testing on engineering disciplines.Index Terms ⎯ Adaptability, integration,heterogeneous test mediatec.
PROJECT LEARNING OF MODEL PUD-BJ - WITHOUT PARENTS TOWARDS SUCCESSFUL INITIAL LITE RACY IN PRESCHOOL PERIOD WITH THE HELP OF INSTUMENTS PROTECTED BY LETTERS PATENT
Successfulness of the contemporary method ofinitial literacy was the research’s matter. Our aim was tomanufacture innovative instruments for reading and writingthat can be used for preschool children – electronic didactictablets, anatomically designed pen and sound picture books,and to test them in practice in kindergartens, first grades ofnine-year primary school, programmes for children withspecial needs and with illiterate adults. Moreover, wequestioned the current method of the initial literacy. We donot believe in the reasonableness of writing overdimensionalletters on the blackboard and in the notebook asthis takes children too much energy and is completelyinadequate since we do not write with the shoulder and theelbow, but we with the twist of the wrist and usually withthree fingers.Index Terms ⎯ initial literacy, didactic tablets,anatomically designed pen, sound picture book.
TECHNOLOGICAL TOOL FOR REMOTE TUTORIALS FOR ENGINEERING STUDENTS IN ELECTRONICS CLASSES
This work in progress presents an on-lineproduct designed to create a remote tutorial system, onewhich implements the key functionalities of an academictutorial using an electronic format. The tool developedprovides students with several services, such as queriesbeing settled by tele-tutorial, the exchange of files, a bulletinboard system to help answer questions using figures, textsand writing in real time, or a chat room, among others. Thecurrent pilot phase is being conducted with the help of 2ndyearTelecommunications engineering students taking thesubject of Electronic Technology. The sampling will confirmthe tool’s suitability by means of two indicators: academicperformance and a satisfaction survey for both students andprofessors.Index Terms ⎯ Remote tutorials, e-Learning, EngineeringEducation, Bologna Agreement.
The abstract deals with the adaptability ofstudents to the technical universities. It describes the wayhow the Faculty of Material Science and Technology inTrnava gets over with this phenomena. In conclusion thereare formulated proposals for further research in this field.Index Terms ⎯ adaptability, competences, project learning.
EVALUATION OF THE TEACHING QUALITY IN A TRAINING SCHOOL
The contribution describes the quality ofeducation, especially the quality of the teaching process. Wefocus on the quality of the teaching in a training school,where the students of the study programme TeachingProfessional Technical Subjects within the Institute ofEngineering Pedagogy and Humanities receive practicalteacher training. The survey mapping the quality of theteaching process in the Economy subjects was carried out ina training school with the aim to improve the quality ofteaching process in the above-mentioned subjects. Thesurvey conducted via questionnaire focused mainly on thepupils involved, teacher’s personality and work, delivery ofthe information to the pupils, activity of the pupils in thelearning process and the satisfaction of the pupils with theway of teaching the Economy subjects. The survey resultsare being discussed in the article.Index Terms ⎯ quality of teaching process, evaluation,practical teacher training, training school.
STUDENT’S TRAINING CENTRE FOR MANAGERIAL STUDIES
Students’ Training Centre is a joint project ofCommercial Academy and Language School in Znojmo,Microsoft Co., Hewlett Packard Co., EDU 2000 Co. andMasaryk Institute of Advanced Studies.The best six students of the study program InformationScience in Economics of the 2 nd year of their study willundergo few months’ preparation on the product ofMicrosoft Office 2010 in academic year 2010/2011.Consequently, learners will graduate from technicalcertification at the end of the first stage. The necessary partof the project is a teaching preparation. Thus, the content ofthe tutorials is not limited only for technical issues, but foreducational matters as well. After half of year they will takein a role of an active successor having a responsibility toselect new participants. Such a way, this circle shouldproduce graduates from secondary school with high level oftechnical knowledge.Index Terms ⎯ educational project, management andeconomy, information and communication technology,Microsoft Office Specialist Master, Teaching Methodologyand Didactics.
VISUAL COMMUNICATION DESIGN EDUCATION FOR E-SOCIETY
The mission and curriculum of our Departmentof Visual Communication Design at the İstanbul AydınUniversity in Turkey is designed considering the rapidchange, which the modern communication tools, systems andinstitutions are put through in terms of dimensions andcontents as well as the social ramifications that they cause.While the focus of discussions in communication studies wasplaced on the radio, TV, printed media and cinema untilonly a few decades ago, we are confronted today with theprevalence of the complicated, diversified and puzzlingmeans of communication. The main goal of this paper ispromoting consciousness regarding the rapid developmentsespecially in the modern communications media and theircultural and economic effects as well as outlining a modelthat serves to make the necessary knowledge and skillspossible in pursuit of success in the Information Age.Index Terms ⎯ About four, alphabetical order, key words orphrases, separated by commas (for suggestions Preparationof papers, camera-ready, two-column format, IGIP format).
ASSESSING SKILLS IN PROBLEM SOLVING OF DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS
In this paper we describe a case-based teachingapproach for a design course in distributed systems. Reallife cases are used for relating background knowledge andnew concepts in in-class group work and out-of-classassignments. The learning approach is a spiral approachbased on reflection and knowledge collaboration forproblem resolution. Classroom assessment techniques(CATs) are used to give and get feedback of studentslearning. We focus on a CAT set that comprises the basicsteps of problem solving. Students must follow them to solvethe case. This CATs set is mainly used for a single problem,we adapted it to complex systems. Finally, we will describethe experience and analyze our findings and outcomes. Theconducted classroom research and the students’ attitudesare described.Index Terms – Classroom Assessment Techniques, ComplexSystems, Distributed Systems, Inductive Learning Approach.
USING RUBRICS IN AN OPERATING SYSTEMS COURSE
Grading students in a technology intensivecourse as Operating Systems is troublesome. The usual wayof grading is asking short open questions. Students have toexhibit enough mastery of the Operating SystemsBackground to elaborate on the topic. It is difficult toovercome some misunderstanding on the depth of therequired answer and to avoid rote memorization answers. Inthe grading we used to mark students exams with long noteson where they failed to meet the expectations. However wehave no feedback on the use students make of the markings(or whether they actually read them). We found ourselveswriting the same marks over and over again. As a pilotproject we began using rubrics as a guide for grading.Sharing the rubric with the students we are letting themknow in advance the expected depth of the answers. In thispaper we present our experience using rubrics.Index Terms ⎯.rubrics, operating systems, classroomexperience.
This paper applies the concept of corecompetence in society, although it was originally developedfor the corporate world. The desirable skills for someone tobecome serene appears that are possessed by good leaderssought by large enterprises. Then it is clear that the conceptof social and emotional learning proposed by Golemananswers the skills development of society, and thatalternative concepts of education, as developed by theSathya Sai Organization, serve the same purpose. Thus, it isshown that it is possible to improve society in the long termby investing in institutions which educates people to be moreethical, more balanced and more sociable.Index Terms ⎯ Core Competencies, Emotional Inteligence,Human Values, Pedagogy.
USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNIQUES FOR ESTIMATING THE PERFORMANCE OF GRADUATE STUDENTS AT THE DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATIC SCIENCES
This paper presents a study in the School ofTechnology of an Institution of Higher Education of theFederal District - Brasília, to estimate the performance ofstudents in the disciplines of Mathematic Sciences. Adatabase of 700 pairs of examples and techniques ofartificial intelligence, fuzzy k-means and Neural Networkswere used. The training data and test were separated usingthe technique of fuzzy k-means clustering, which allowsgrouping elements with similar characteristics. Separated20% data to compose the test set and the remaining 80%were part of the training set. It was used for training theneural network algorithms and resilient backpropagationwith Bayesian regularization. The best results were obtainedwith the resilient backpropagation algorithm. Thecomputational tool that was used is MATLAB (Mathworks,2006). In the results it was obtained a correlation coefficientof R2 = 0.98 and that will aid in pedagogical decisions.
CASE STUDY: USING SOCIAL MEDIA TO PROMOTE ACADEMIC RESEARCH
The increasing role of social media increating/consuming information has been recognized as amarketing tool to promote a specific need. The BiometricStandards, Performance and Assurance (BSPA) Laboratoryat Purdue University implemented social networking sites asa way to promote their research activities and attractprospective students and biometric industry professionals.With that in mind, they have created accounts on and startedusing Twitter, LinkedIn and SlideShare. Data about sitereferrals to the BSPA Laboratory homepage, gathered usingGoogle Analytics, will be used to analyze the effects (if any)social networking sites have in promotional activities andincrease interaction with the BSPA Laboratory home page( http://www.bspalabs.org/). Gathered data will show thedifferences in unique visitors before and after becomingactive in social networks and will show data linking specificsocial networks with an effect.Index Terms ⎯ Social Media, Viral Marketing, EngagementStrategy, Biometrics.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN ENGINEERING EDUCATION
The role of Science, engineering andtechnology is examined in the 21 st century as globalizationof the world economy is getting the world’s attention. Thispaper proposes the introduction of entrepreneurial mindsetinto engineering students’ curriculum. Equipping thestudents with entrepreneurial mindset prepares thegraduates to readily contribute to transforming andcatalyzing and actualizing the work force. They should beequipped with strong skills and entrepreneurial educationenvironment which can be put to test after graduation. Therole of future engineers in the profession is reviewed withregards to transforming ordinary students to technicalleaders equipped with technical/entrepreneurial mindsetready to change the world with revolutionary and innovativeideas. The paper presents what entrepreneurial mindsetactually means, the way to teach/assess that students haveacquired it. Fundamentals of entrepreneurial mindset usingthe analytical technique: synthesis, creativity and innovationand finally, designing for commercialization will bepresented and discussed.Key words - Curriculum, Entrepreneurship, Engineering,Education.
AN INVESTIGATION OF THE ROLE OF FUNCTIONAL PROGRAMMING IN THE UNDERGRADUATE COMPUTING CURRICULUM
We are witnessing a resurgence of interest inFunctional Programming (FP). Unlike the imperativemodels of computing, FP has its roots in Lambda Calculus,a branch of Mathematical Programming that predates themodern computer. FP’s conception and design weretherefore not as much constrained by the physicallimitations of the computer as was the case for theimperative models including Object Oriented programming.Besides its Mathematical roots, FP provides many otherbenefits for software engineering and computing curricula.While the OO paradigm remains dominant both in industryand academia, its limits are already being seen. We examinein this paper the key role that FP can play within academiccomputing curricula and see why its return to prominence issomething that we in academia must embrace and promotegiven its many benefits to our profession.Keywords ⎯ λ-calculus, functional, object-oriented,software engineering, curriculum.
ON DEVELOPMENT OF MULTI-LEVEL STRUCTURE OF HIGHER
The multi-level curriculum structure in Russiawill become compulsory on September 1, 2011, so that a bignumber of bachelors will be graduating from higher schoolssince 2015. Though in some higher schools the transitiontowards new structure was completed even before thebeginning of Bologna process. The Moscow State Academyof Fine Chemical Technology (MITHT) fully implementedthe multi-level curriculum structure in 1997. The MITHTexperience helps to suggest the most low-cost way oftransition to this structure. Its concept meets therequirements of the Bologna Declaration and preserves thebest traditions of Russian education: deep and wide basictraining, combination of study and scientific investigations,substantial amount of practical training. The curriculumalso provides programs of different level and specialization,alternative varieties of curriculum within the same level,working out the professional specialization courses togetherwith future employer, creating of competitive environmentfor the whole period of education.Index Terms ⎯ multi-level curriculum structure,professional education, Bologna process.
LEARNING STYLE AND STUDENT SUCCESS IN AN AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION AND DATA CAPTURE COURSE
Industrial Technology (IT) 345, a junior-level courseat Purdue University, has been assessing students’ learning stylesevery semester since spring 2008 to understand how to best sendinformation to the student. IT 345 is a hands-on, lecture, andlaboratory course on the subject of automatic identification anddata capture technology including barcodes, scanning technology,card technology, and biometric technology. The Index of LearningStyles (ILS) questionnaire by Felder and Silverman wasadministered to assess students’ learning styles and categorizestudents according to their learning style as active/reflective,sensing/intuitive, visual/auditory, or sequential/global learners.The goals of this paper are to understand the categories of studentsthat perform well in the course and whether the teaching methodsand the media used to deliver this information are sufficientlyuniversal to satisfy all students.Index Terms ⎯ automatic identification and data capture;index of learning styles; industrial technology; student success.
ADAPTIVE DESIGNING OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES AT THE INSTITTIONS OF HIGER ENGINEERING EDUCATION
Educational technologies form the basis fordevelopment of professional competences of higherengineering institutions’ graduates. They should be adaptivewhich allows sensitive responding to internal and externalchanges and at the same time keeping integrity andefficiency of the technology and correspondence of itsresults to customer demand and labor market. The authorhas developed conception that includes methodologicalapproaches, main ideas, laws and principles as well asalgorithm of adaptive designing of educational technologiesin the institutions of higher engineering education. Adaptivedesigning provides stability of educational technology due topremeditated change response: with the help of changes inthe functioning algorithm, realization strategies or searchfor optimal states and processes. The designing algorithmincludes working out multiple alternative solutions thatallows making optimal choice in specific situations and gainpredesigned results.Index Terms ⎯ adaptation, designing of educationaltechnologies, professional competence of future engineers,supplementary professional education.
TEACHER SPECIALISTS: „AUTHORITY“ IN RELATION TO SOCIAL COMPETENCE
This discussion deals with the term “socialcompetence”, explains its meaning in pedagogicalinteraction and offers ways to develop these skills within aspecific group – teacher specialists of technical subjects.Index Terms – Authority, social competence, teachertraining, technical means of education.
THE DEVELOPMENT OF PEDAGOGICAL COMPETENCES OF ENGINEERS-TEACHERS
The contribution deals with the ways ofacquiring pedagogical competences by the graduates ofengineering, other than pedagogical, study programmes.The analysis of the current state of teacher-training for thegraduates of technical universities, who will teach specificengineering subjects in secondary or tertiary schools, isbased upon the data collected in the process of innovationof the study programme oriented on the teaching of specifictechnical subjects. The experience with the above-mentionedprogramme implementation showed that, despite thesatisfaction of both teachers and students, certainmodifications and innovations are inevitable. The graduateprofile of the study programme needs to be continuouslymodified in order to improve the graduate’s status inpractice and to optimise the balance of natural, technical,social, pedagogical and psychological sciences.The paperlists the innovations of the subjects’ curricula, methods andforms of training, regarding the latest educational issuessuch as information transfer.Index Terms ⎯ education of the PhD candidates,engineering pedagogy, pedagogical competencest, studyprogramme.
DEVELOPMENT OF TWO NEW COURSES IN THE MODIFICATION OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM
This paper describes the introduction of twonew courses in the area of the project management andethics used by both Computer and ElectronicsEngineering Technology programs at Texas SouthernUniversity. These introductory courses are offered in thefirst and second semesters for both programs as part ofcontinuous improvement and curriculum modification.The main emphasis of this paper is devoted to the processof assessment and curriculum development. It also showshow assessment data were obtained and analyzed.Finally, it demonstrates how the feedbacks from analyzeddata were utilized to enhance or modify either course orprogram’s educational objectives and outcomes. In orderto establish an efficient assessment method, a two-tierprocess was developed. The first tier was courseembedded,while the second tier was implemented at thecurriculum level. The two-tier process provided a systemof on-going evaluation and continuous improvement ofthe program.Index Terms - assessment, curriculum, development, newcourses.
PROFESSIONAL-PEDAGOGICAL PREPARATION OF UNIVERSITY FACULTY IN THE CONDITIONS OF MODERNIZATION OF RUSSIAN PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
Authors of the present paper focus on thoseproblems of professional-pedagogical preparation of youngtechnical university faculty, which are at present mosturgent for Russian higher education. The creation ofpedagogical environment, necessary for the formation ofbasic and professional competencies of future engineersduring the process of university education, is one of the mainproblems, which has to be solved by young lecturers invarious university departments, working in a single team.Index Terms ⎯ professional preparation of universityfaculty, professional competency, teamwork, pedagogicalenvironment.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVING THE DYNAMIC CALCULATIONS OF ROAD BRIDGES
The article is written in a study of the dynamiceffects of vehicles on bridges. Spans a variety of bridgestructures during the passage of vehicles on them aredynamic action. The extent of this impact in the design ofbridges is taken into account design standards for more thana hundred years with the help of dynamic coefficientsrepresenting the ratio of the deflections or the efforts of thedynamic effects of vehicles on the bridges to the deflectionor the efforts of the static of their impact. Norms ofdesigning bridges across Europe, America and Asia containdifferent formulas for calculating these factors, taken on thebasis of many different theoretical and experimentalstudies.In this article we aim to examine the most famous ofthem and evaluate them in terms of physical their validity.Index Terms ⎯ damping coefficient, dimensionlessparameters, dynamic factor, frequency of load changes,natural vibration frequency.
The author of this paper describes the maintheoretic issues of micro-educative analyses in education,which cannot be substituted in the pedagogical teachingtraining. There is increasing attention on improving thequality in pregradual preparation of students and necessityto innovate this quality so that the changes in pedagogicalpreparation of future teachers will be achieved. Preparationthrough microteaching seems to be an effective way forstudents’ preparation in their future profession as a teacher.This article contains the results of the survey which isfocused on application of micro-educative analyses into theconditions of PF UPJS in Košice.
INTEGRATING LOW-COST, OPEN-SOURCE, HAPTICS INTO THE COMPUTING CURRICULUM
While haptic devices have been available to theresearch community for some time, it is only recently thatlower-cost models have enabled broader adoption in theeducation community. Even so, typical commercial devicesare often as expensive as the computers driving them, andare sometimes limited by software provided by themanufacturer. This paper describes an alternate hapticdevice designed for the computer game community,available at low cost, and for which open-source drivers andapplication frameworks are available. Specifically, itdescribes the strengths and limitations of the Novint Falconhaptic game controller, available open-source drivers, andhigh-level development environments. The paper thendescribes how the resulting infrastructure is used to enhancethe computer literacy course through touch-enabled gamesand medical models, as well as describing future potentialfor enhancing the computer graphics and operating systemscurricula.Index Terms ⎯ Haptics, graphics, API, pedagogy.
PYTHON AND CUDA FOR PARALLEL PROCESSING: AN UNDERGRADUATE CASE STUDY ACCELERATING NEURAL NETWORK MAMMOGRAM PROCESSING
Originally confined to computer graphics, theGPU has emerged as a significant application accelerator inthe parallel programming arena. NVIDIA, with the CUDAprogramming framework, has made a substantialcontribution to making the GPU facilities accessible. Inaddition, the PyCUDA project provides Python languagebindings to the CUDA infrastructure. This paper profilesthe role of Python and CUDA in a parallel processingcourse by featuring an undergraduate project implementinga convolutional filter to accelerate neural networkprocessing of large mammogram images as a case study.Specifically, we describe the course, mammogram imagesand processing, the Python and CUDA interfaces, and theresulting speedup, along with observations on pedagogy.Index Terms ⎯ Parallel processing, CUDA, Python,pedagogy.
SOFTWARE TOOL FOCUSED ON ALGEBRAIC CONCEPTS OF A GENERALIZED SIGNALS & SYSTEMS THEORY
Signal and Systems (S&S) theory plays afundamental role in the educational background of electricalengineering as well as in other scientific areas. Inconnection with the mathematical modeling of physicalproblems –scattering, for instance- a generalized scheme ofthe S&S theory is currently under development, emphasizingthe roles played by infinite dimensional signal spaces,operator theory to characterize linear invariant and noninvariant systems, a generalized “spectral analysis” conceptand their connection to the theory of distributions. Parallelto the development of the generalized S&S scheme andbased on it, a software tool is being worked out. This tooltries to facilitate the students the understanding andvisualization of the connection between the usual S&Stheory and the algebraic concepts in our generalized schemeproviding with some practical examples related to the usualFourier representation as well as Hilbert and Besseltransformations and the relationship between all of them.Index Terms ⎯ Signal theory, operators, systems, softwaretool.
EXPERIENCE ON VIDEO PROCESSING LABORATORY
Noise in digital video is typically handled withsimple inter-frame operations and since these operationscould be used in more advance video processing is a goodstarting point for any research on video. Although, there aremany barriers to learn and comprehend video processingtopics; these are related mainly to the learning curve of thehardware and software for video processing and theinherent complexity of video. In order to overcome theformer, a set of guides ranging from video standards, tonoise reduction algorithms, in simulation, Simulink and inhardware TMS320DM642, were developed to aid the selflearningprocessing either for researchers or students. Inthis paper we present the result of two different courseswhere this self-learning methodology was used and theresults of selected noise removal algorithms.Index Terms ⎯ Video, noise, video processing, selflearning.
APPLIED MATHEMATICS – TEACHING MATH CONNECTED TO PRACTICAL PROJECTS IN ORDER TO ENGAGE AND MOTIVATE ENGINEERING UNDERGRADUATES
This paper summarizes combined experiencesin teaching mathematics in Electronics at CopenhagenUniversity College of Engineering and in Medialogy atAalborg University, Copenhagen. In order to motivate andinspire today’s young people to study engineering, andespecially applied mathematics, it is necessary to introducethem to practical projects connected with their futureprofessions. It is also beneficial to introduce them to teamworkin international teams, already in the educationprocess. Working with practical engineering projects makeour students better motivated to acquire mathematical toolsneeded to work with complex engineering problems. Thiswas the inspiration to start cooperation between ouruniversities to find better methods how to motivate ourstudents for learning theoretical concepts. We describe someof the courses and projects at both educational institutions,and our cooperation across out two universities. Weconclude by analyzing the results achieved by studentscompared to purely theoretical courses.Index Terms ⎯ Curriculum Adjustments, Problem BasedLearning (PBL), Teaching Mathematics via Projects.
TEACHING OF DESCRIPTIVE GEOMETRY IN THE PROCESS OF SOLVING PROBLEMS IN THE SYSTEM OF INNOVATIVE ENGINEERING EDUCATION
Engineering education requires knowledge andskills to formulate and solve various problems competently.Methods of teaching descriptive geometry, to the first yearstudents of mining-oil faculty of Perm State TechnicalUniversity, are aimed at the formation and development ofskills required for future specialists in the process of solvingproblems: the study of real-world engineering problemsusing graphical simulation (the transition from concrete toabstract objects and vice versa); ability to solve the sameproblem by different methods, which allows you to select theoptimal solution; the inclusion elements of research andanalysis in the task; solving engineering problems, whichstudents formulate on their own, using literature in theirspecialty; direct and inverse problems; teamwork. Russianand foreign experience of teaching is used, as well as ourown innovations. The use of such non-traditionalpedagogical decisions introduces first-year students withcognitive, engineering and communication activities.Index Terms ⎯ Descriptive geometry, oil and miningfaculty, solving engineering problems.
CONCEPTION OF A NEW ENGINEERING CURRICULUM IN “SMART BUILDINGS”
The disaffection of students for electricalengineering led us to define new curricula based onconcepts of electronics that could attract students. The ideaof a course leading to jobs such as integrator of solutions forenergetic efficiency of buildings, or designer of systems forsmart homes revealed to be fitted as well with the needs ofcompanies as with the interest of young people. The point ofview of the design of the curriculum is for 2/3 the point ofview of the IEEE engineer and for 1/3 the point of view ofthe building engineer. To go through such a transverseproject, methodology of brainstorming and team efficiency isnecessary. The result is a curriculum considered by majorcompanies of the domain as necessary, and by the team ofresearchers-teachers of the engineering school as a projectallowing a better knowledge of the fields of each other.Index Terms ⎯ electronics, energetic efficiency, engineeringeducation, home automation.
STRATEGY OF INTERNATIONAL TECHNICAL TEACHER TRAINING AT TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
Implementation of international technicalteacher training strategy is aimed at the development ofeducation quality at Tambov State Technical University(TSTU). It is carried out at three levels: undergraduates’(first) level, postgraduates and young technical teachers’(second) level, doctoral (third) level. At the first level TSTUhas six-year experience of students’ training for teachingtechnical disciplines in English. At the second level thestrategy is targeted at the improvement of teaching technicaldisciplines in English, the profound foreign languagelearning, the postgraduates and teachers’ acquaintance withthe European system of higher education and understandingof the Bologna Process. At the third level TSTU providestraining according to IGIP standards for engineeringteachers who have significant achievements and experiencein scientific and educational sphere. The strategy is realizedby several TSTU divisions, which work in cooperation andclose interaction with each other.Index Terms ⎯ engineering teachers, foreign language,teacher training, technical disciplines.
THE ROLE OF MANAGER AT WORK WITH PROJECTS EFFICIENTLY USING WORK TEAMS
This paper presents the results of researches ofPolish managers work according to the new approach toproject realization. These researches were conducted by aninterview method. The main aim of researches was toconfirm the thesis that the main aspect of projects isknowledge not only the manager but equally important isknowledge of employees. During the project’s realizationthis person is not a typical manager who meets a definitemanagement function. It is a function as leader managerwho inspires and mobilizes the team of workers to operate.In this article we focus on three area:• basic projects realization categories efficientlyusing work teams,• the features of modern and typical approach toprojects using work teams,• manager’s tasks according to taking advantage ofteams.Index Terms ⎯ project, team, knowledge, manager,responsibility.
SOCIAL ASPECTS OF THE INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION IN ENGINEERING EDUCATION
Taking into account the difficulties met on theten year’ way of realization the Bologna declaration thathave been analyzed in “the Leuvene communiqué”, April2009 the authors attract their attention to some importantaspects of the future reforms in the higher engineeringeducation. They are as follows:1. Adherence to principles of the social responsibility.2. Transition to the "student centered" education (that isfrom teaching to learning).3. The principle "LLL" – Life Long Learning.The specific conditions of Russia in providing the Bolognareforms are described.Index Terms ⎯ Bologna declaration, social responsibility.
INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERING PROGRAMS FOR WORLD GLOBALIZATION
Since the 1990’s, there has been an increasedinterest in the development of engineering curricula toinclude exposure of students to engineering education inother countries. The purpose for these programs is to exposethe students, and professors teaching engineering, to theaspects of globalization which may affect the careers ofthese future engineers. The author of this presentation hasbeen involved in developing and managing these programsat his university since 1996, and the scope of his involvementhas presently a global reach over several continents.Index Terms ⎯ Globalization of engineering education,international exchanges in engineering, design, researchand development, sustainability.
TRANSFORMATION OF KAZAKHSTAN SYSTEM OF ESTIMATION FOR EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS OF STUDENTS IN THE CONTEXT OF BOLOGNA DECLARATION
The decision of a problem for comparability ofnational systems of students gain score with all-Europeansystem ECTS has demanded from authors of carrying out ofspecial researches on comparison of the Kazakhstan systemof an estimation of students training achieved results toEuropean system ECTS for the purpose to find the provedconformity between them. For this purpose the realstatistical data of estimations of students achievementsaccording to the system accepted in Kazakhstan have beenpreliminary investigated and variants of new Kazakhstansystem of the estimations well corresponding to Europeansystem ECTS are developed. Results of the decision of theseresearches are claimed and will be widely used forrecalculations of estimations from the Kazakhstan system inEuropean, and on the contrary.Index Terms ⎯ Bologna declaration, ECTS in Kazakhstan.
EDUCATIONAL INTEGRATION OF SCIENCE AND BUSINESS AS A FACTOR IN AHEAD OF TRAINING FOR PETROCHEMICAL COMPLEX
Large-scale projects of development of Russianpetrochemical complex implies advanced professional training,which will meet requirements of working industries and preparespecialists, which are able to learn quickly new technologicalprocesses and productions in short terms. The main directions ofadvanced personnel training for petrochemical complex arefundamentalization of education with the elements ofmultidisciplinarity; intense development of system of furthereducation; variability, which implies modification of content oftraining taking into account new tendencies of professionalperformance; involvement of world’s leading scientists intoeducation process. Integration of industry research, educationand business within process of professional training providesinvolvement of scientific and business communities intorealisation of the objectives of personnel training; use oflogistics of technical universities, research institutes andindustries; agreement of content of training with employers;formation of unified information base; joint solution offundamental and applied problems.Index Terms ⎯ advanced personnel training, petrochemicalcomplex, specialists, integration of education, science andbusiness.
THE ROLE OF INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT WITHIN A RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT
International standards are drivers of theeconomy, yet few institutions have dedicated standardsclasses that explain their role and function. This paperdescribes how faculty can incorporate internationalstandards development in an academic research agenda,using ISO/IEC JTC 1 SC 37 biometrics sub-committee andthe US biometric standards committee (INCITS M1) as casestudies. This paper will explain how students can becomeinvolved in standards development, participate in meetings,and become editors of national and international standards.It also describes the development of courses and researchprojects as direct outputs of international standardsmeetings.Index Terms ⎯ About four, alphabetical order, key words orphrases, separated by commas (for suggestions Preparationof papers, camera-ready, two-column format, IGIP format).
INTEGRATING PROJECT MANAGEMENT, PRODUCT DESIGN WITH INDUSTRY SPONSORED PROJECTS PROVIDE STIMULATING SENIOR CAPSTONE EXPERIENCES
Many students are uncomfortable with realworld engineering problems where needs and requirementsmust be concretely defined and the selection of designsolutions is not black and white. This paper presents a twosemester, multi-disciplinary senior capstone project forstudents in three Engineering and Technology Departmentprograms (electrical engineering, electrical and computerengineering technology, and engineering technology) thatbrings together the tools of project management, the creativeproduct development process with industry sponsoredprojects. The projects are fully integrated with the RapidCenter with its dual goals of economic development andenhanced learning. The stage/gate development process isused with six formal reviews covering the development of theproposal through to the fabrication and testing of the projectgoal. Over the past four years 35 projects have beenundertaken with students getting an exciting authentic lifeexperience and introducing them to the real world ofengineering.Index Terms ⎯ capstone projects, industry, product design,project management.
INNOVATION STRATEGY: HIGH AMBITION, HIGH TRUST, HIGH PERFORMANCE
In 2004, The Netherlands formulated theirambition to become a prominent knowledge economy, aleader in the areas of education, research and innovation:15% more STEM-graduates and an increase in youngpeople choosing a STEM-career. Since then, the DutchPlatform Science and Technology (Platform Bèta Techniek)has been successful in obtaining these goals: polytechnicssaw an increase of 15%, at universities the growth was 62%!The main grow was because more girls choose STEMnowadays. Introducing a revolutionary high-trust innovationstrategy, the Platform made performance-innovationagreementswith schools and institutions, defining their ownambition and approach. This means that the Platformapproach doesn’t revolve around project plans orsubsidization of projects. Not all schools participate, onlythose who choose to make a real effort. Participatingschools and institutes earn their grants by successfullyinnovating their STEM-education resulting in moreyoungsters choosing STEM.Index Terms ⎯ allocation, innovation, national strategy,policy.
MST-MENTALITY: ATTRACTING YOUNG PEOPLE TO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
MST-mentality is a communication tool toattract more pupils and students towards STEM. Itcategorizes young people into four different groups (CareerTechs, Curious Generalists, High Techs and Non Techs)each with their own interests and, more importantly, values.This segmentation study therefore differs from traditionalones that usually focus on demographics or lifestyle. Thisstudy has shown that over 76% of young people between 14and 18 years old is potentially interested in a study inSTEM, if they are approached in a way that fits their(subconscious) values. To reach these different groups andinterest them for STEM we need to communicate and teachin ways that relate to the four different types of youngpeople. In The Netherlands over a 200 organisations(schools and business companies) have started working withMST-Mentality and the results are very good: there is largeincrease in enrolment in STEM.Index Terms ⎯ Communication tool, differentiation,mentality, segmentation study.
PROJECT-BASED LEARNING: A METHODOLOGICAL APPROACH TO TEACH PROJECTS IN ELECTRICAL ENERGY SYSTEMS
The involvement and motivation of students isessential to the success of any subject. In engineeringschools it is necessary to implement a paradigm wereorganizational, quality control and productivity are thefundamental characteristics of a future engineer. Employersrequire that future engineers are able to improveproductivity and know how to work in teams. Students mustbe prepared to have a proactive attitude and be encouragedto adopt a professional way of working. Team work andcommunication skills are some of the major issues inengineer work that reflect in education. Work becomes moreflexible and adaptable with PBL. PBL creates and developswork relationships. Students learn how to exchangeexperiences and gain pleasure with the work because theyestablish their own rules. This methodology was practical toprovide students with a much more realistic experience ofworking with a real life project, emphasizing a better criticalanalysis evaluation.Index Terms ⎯ Cooperative work, project-based learning,team work.
VIDEO MATERIAL AS A WAY OF COMMUNICATION IN THE ENGINEERING SPHERE
The article will tell about the practical methodssuch as video courses applied to communicate basicknowledge and practical skills to the engineers. Are videomaterials and Internet websites with the correspondingcontent effective means and can they partly replace the‘traditional’ methods of education in the engineeringsphere? Does the possibility to share and exchange usefulvideo material increase the intensity of cooperation betweenthe engineers all over the world? Engineering andinnovative thinking: the role of fantasy and of the ability toforesee the future. Cinematography as a way to stimulatepractical thinking and imagination of an Engineer, on theexamples of the world known classical movies (Metropolis,2001: A Space Odyssey, Terminator etc.). Can movies orliterature stimulate the creative ability of the modernengineer? Engineering in the cinematography and theirmutually beneficial cooperation. Technologies andtechniques applied on the film set designed by internationalengineers.Index Terms ⎯ video materials in Internet, inspirationalthinking, technologies of the future, cinema and engineers.
SOCIO-PSYCHOLOGICAL COMPETENCE OF FUTURE ENGINEERS AND ITS DEVELOPMENT IN THE SYSTEM OF SUPPLEMENTARY PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
The contemporary engineer alongside withbroad general and special knowledge needs high intellectualculture, ability to respond to innovations rapidly andefficiently, and socio-psychological competence as basicintegral personal characteristic. Socio-psychologicalcompetence reflects achievements in relations andinteraction between the person and other people that allowsefficient resolving of social situations, choosing andrealization of adequate strategies and tactics of interactionand mastering of self-regulation mechanisms for successfulsocial and professional activity. Socio-psychologicalcompetence of future engineers should be developed in theeducational process at the university or college. The systemof supplementary professional education has the necessarypedagogic potential to be one of the major instruments ofdeveloping this socially and professionally importantcharacteristic. Additional education in psychology andpedagogics is an essential factor of developing sociopsychologicalcompetence of engineering students.Index Terms ⎯ socio-psychological competence,supplementary professional education, personaldevelopment of engineering students, competitiveness on thelabour market .
INNOVATIVE TRAINING OF LIGHT INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS AT THE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSTY
Contemporary light industry enterprisesfunction in the hard competitive conditions and thereforeneed rapid replacement of goods range, high quality ofcomplete product and fast market entry. To provide itsefficiency not only modern technologies are necessary butalso specialists ready to all kinds of professional activity,able to resolve problems in unconventional situations. Theyshould have supplementary professional qualities and skills.It becomes necessary to integrate higher professionaleducation and supplementary professional educationalprograms. System approach, continuousness,individualization and differentiation of education, dynamics,variability, succession and interconnection the majorspecialty are the principles that form the didactic basis ofeducational process. Module approach is widely used andresults’ monitoring is carried out. Graduates successfullywork in service, individual enterprise and big factories.Index Terms ⎯ innovative training, light industry,supplementary professional education, technologicaluniversity.
DESIGN AND MODELING OF A LOW COST SOLAR WATER HEATER
Students at CPUT and the de HaagseHoogeschool designed and built a low cost solar heater, forthe low income market in informal settlements. The studentscould come up with their own design or refine existingtechnology where either concentrated solar poweredcollectors, flat collectors or vacuum tube collectors areused. The students had to use low cost, durable material tosurvive the harsh summer conditions in South Africa and thesystem had to be reliable with protection againstoverheating. A decision was made whether a backupauxiliary supply should be used to ensure a constant supplyof hot water. The system was designed and built at CPUTand measurements were taken. A need arose to compile asimulation program with MATLAB simulink © to optimise thesystem. This paper describes the different types of solarwater heaters and the modelling of the solar collector thatwas used.Index Terms ⎯ Flat collectors, auxiliary supply, solar waterheaters.
WORKING TOWARDS A GREENER FUTURE – THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PROTOTYPE FUEL CELL- BASED VEHICLE
The Shell Eco-marathon is an annual event thatchallenges high school and college students to design anddevelop energy efficient vehicles in the following categories;• Prototype: 3 or 4-wheel electrically driven vehiclesusing solar, hydrogen or grid charging as a source,and,• Urban Concept: 4-wheel conventional vehicles withinternal combustion engines.The 2011 round takes place in Lausitz, Germany. Students ofthe Haagse Hoogeschool entered in the Prototype categorywith a four wheel hydrogen vehicle. The group comprises 5final year engineering and business students. Eachengineering student was responsible for certain tasks in thedesign of the prototype; such as the chassis, the fuel cell, thesteering column and the braking system, while the businessstudent was responsible for funding and sponsorships. Thispaper describes the intial processes involved in the selectionof an approrpriate fuel cell for the vehicle.Index Terms ⎯ Eco-marathon, electric vehicle, energyefficient, fuel cell.
FAILURE ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OPTIMIZATION OF DESK CHAIR CASTORS
Desk chairs are ubiquitous in the officeenvironment and are often prematurely disposed of becauseof broken castors. Improving the performance and lifespanof these castors will result in significant qualityimprovement as well as a decrease in end-user cost. Thispaper focuses on KEVI™ castors since they are the mostcommonly used desk chair castor. Computer aided designmodels of the castors were created tested using finiteelement analysis to determine the cause of failure. Scanningelectron microscopy must be performed on failed samples tooffer comparison with the computer simulation. It isexpected that the part failure arises from a combination ofthree aspects: lack of stress distribution in design, excessiveloading from improper use, and use of a material whichlacks significant toughness. Based on the failure analysis,alternative castor designs and material options can beinvestigated for product improvement.Index Terms ⎯ Computer aided design, Designoptimization, Failure analysis, Finite element analysis.
NEW TECHNOLOGIES APPROACH TO E-LEARNING AND SUCCESFUL PRESENTATION
At the beginning of the 21 st century, thedevelopment of information and communication technologyhas initiated new methods of doing business in all areas ofsocial life, and therefore the preparation of new staff, whichwill successfully resist the new technology challenges. Newknowledge and new technologies affect, directly or indirectlythe improvement of the education system, changing thecontent and improving technology and techniques ofteaching and learning. However, the educational system isrigidly opposed to social development, and to a considerableextent maintains the classical approach to teaching andlearning. Contemporary educational theorists warn that ifthe school and the education system are not quickly changedthere will be considerable risk of falling behinddevelopments in other areas. Some managers are not trainedenough and ready to present good and relevantpresentations and they underestimate this business skillwhich is important both for their work and for their career.Key words - in paper are: presentation, active board, ELearning,M-Learning, U-Learning.
ADVANCED TRAINING OF UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS IN COMPUTER SIMULATION OF ENERGY AND RESOURCE SAVING CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SYSTEMS
Chemical engineers competitiveness ininternational labor market depends on different factors,including fundamental knowledge and software skills.Automated simulation of chemical engineering unitoperations provides shorter terms of technologyimplementation. The Faculty of Advanced Training forUniversity Professors of the Institute of AdditionalProfessional Education of Kazan State TechnologicalUniversity has developed and implemented a 72 houradvanced training program for chemical engineeringdepartment faculty. Its objective is to introducemathematical software application packages, special andgeneral purpose simulators, which will provide newrequirements to students’ term and graduate papers which,in the long run, will improve their quality. The programintroduces system analysis of chemical engineering unitoperations as basic methodology for research anddevelopment of optimal energy and resource saving systems.A system approach is used for mathematical formalization ofproblems at different levels of chemical engineering systemshierarchy and potential of modern software for solving theseproblems.Index Terms ⎯ computer simulation, software packages,university professors.
MULTIMEDIA AND WEBCASTING IN ENGINEERING EDUCATION: CASE STUDIES
The paper presents case studies of usage ofmultimedia and webcasting in engineering education.Technology Enhanced Learning should not be veryexpensive, what is proved in the paper. According to Dale’sCone of Experience there is a big need of multimedia ineducation, also in the field of engineering. Multimedia in theform of podcasting (personal on demand broadcasting) canbe very useful as supplementary tool for lectures andsoftware training, but they have one common drawback –they do not allow for two way communication. Webcastingin which media file is distributed mainly live over Internetenables two way communication. Presented case studies aretaken from two subjects – Information Technologies andComputing in Civil Engineering. They include complete setof software animations and multimedia lectures. Webcastsare used for two purposes - fully online lectures in theInternet, when students can ask a question like duringclassical lecture and consultations.Index Terms ⎯ CMS, multimedia, podcasting, slidecasting,webcasting.
THE ROLE OF KNOWLEDGE WORKERS IN THE INFORMATION SOCIETY
Contemporary phenomena in the world economymainly concerned with globalization of economic activity,technology developments in the field of communication andbuilding the Information Society. Globalization, thetechnological revolution has led to the creation of a globalmarket, which imposes specific rules for competition. Thissituation is reflected in the increase in competition and theimportance of the resources in the evolution of economicorganizations. They lose on the validity of the traditionalmaterial resources, and the main resource becomes theknowledge. Increased importance of knowledge as animportant success factor of today's businesses, as well asknowledge workers began to play the key role in theenterprises. The main aim of this article is to present theimportance of knowledge workers and the analysis ofknowledge management in Polish enterprises.Index Terms - Information Society, knowledge management,knowledge workers.
VIRTUAL CLASSES USING LEARNING OBJECTS IN ENGINEERING COURSE
The present work is a computationaltool created by a teacher, developed andimplemented by PUC Virtual team. It is alearning object tool that is being used inLinear Systems Analysis virtual classes in aMecatronic and Electronic Engineeringcourses, allowing better interaction betweenprofessor and students. In the educationalarea the related work presents functionalcharacteristics of accessibility, reusability andinteroperability, which benefit to the professorand students, allowing it to create newpedagogical applications from the developedcomponents already in this work. Therefore, itis a typical learning object, created tostimulate students to be creative and find anew dynamic and interactive way to learn.Students have a stimulation in a virtual form,allowing a direct relationship betweenpractical and theory constructing theirsscientific and technological education.Word-key - Education, Engineering, Learning Object,Physical Systems Modeling.
ABOUT FORMATION OF CRITERION FUNCTIONS OF TECHNOLOGICAL MACHINES
The satisfaction of people's needs in consumergoods greatly depends on knowledge and practical skills ofengineers - developers of new industrial equipment.Training of such specialists in technical schools of highereducation demands knowledge of the methods of invariantoptimization of technical systems while working with theprojects. Traditionally designers in such schools solve theproblems of optimal designing of technical systems. Manymethods of optimum designing are known now. As regardsthe formation of target functions of the technologicalequipment there are many blanks.Motto - The invariant approach to the decision ofproblems of formation of the industrial equipmentcriterion functions is considered.
SUSTAINABILITY AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION
People, laics and professionals are taken by severaleffects in the globalization word. What can the social sciences dofor the engineer-education, and how can these sciences help in theusing of the skill? Who is the engineer, and what are its exercises?What can they do now, and what will able to do tomorrow, andwhat kind of social- (organism) background do they live for thesustainable development? In how many lesson have per semesterare the engineers educated in the university? (proxemic,psychology, environment–ergonomic, environment-sociology,technical-sociology, ethic, technical-pedagogy and law, etc.) Theintegrated aspect of these sciences can be the basic of a modernengineer-pedagogy. The further goal its in the presentationintroduce the result researches in the themas.Keywords - engineering education, sustainable development,informations society, ecological foot-print.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AS A PART OF THE ENGINEERING STUDIES
As is well known, technology shapes not only thepresent but also and above all the future. When technicallymanufactured products or systems are used, they put most ofthe time material flow in motion, information is channeled,saved and / or transformed, energy is consumed, and alsowastages and emissions are generated. In this way, manchanges a natural environment through technology and inparallel society also changes. In doing so, the generationsfollowing us inherit a world that looks evidently differentfrom the world our generation has inherited from thegenerations before us. These changes are influenced to agood extent through technology and existing organizationalstructures, which man accepts, incorporates and are testedand steadily modified in order to pass into new situationsaccordingly. Whether the society behaves sufficientlysustainably from this point of view depends, thus, heavilyfrom the appropriateness of the relationship between Man-Technology-Organization.
PEDAGOGICAL ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLEX OF A FUTURE TOURISM INDUSTRY WORKERS PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE FORMATION WHILE STUDYING "INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES"
The notion of "the pedagogical environmentalcomplex" is elaborated in the article. Three items of thepedagogical environmental complex are revealed, theyinfluence efficiency of the professional competence’sformation of a future tourism industry workers while studying"Information Technologies". The first is implementation of thepedagogical design of the learning process through theintroduction of the module-rating system of study the course"Information Technologies". The second is formation atstudents of positive motivation of teachings. The third isdevelopment of training complex, based on a modularstructuring of the content subject matters (development ofeducational and methodical documentation and workingprograms of the course "Information Technologies" includinglarge themes and topics, united by the nature of the material inthe modules, where the constituent elements of the content ofeducational material are arranged in a definite connectionsand relations, development and application of multimedia).Index Terms ⎯ educational-methodical complex, modulecreditsystem of education, pedagogical, pedagogicalenvironmental complex, professional competence.
THE EVALUATION OF STUDY BY GRADUATES FROM VŠB-TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OSTRAVA IN THE JOB MARKET
The presentation shows the evaluation of someaspects of high school studies by graduates in job market.The graduates expressed their satisfaction with the level oftheoretical knowledge versus special knowledge of thebranch, practical skills, language skills and the knowledgeof theory of management and organization. The resultsdocument a shift in the satisfaction with their study of graduateswho graduated in 1992-2002, i.e. in the time aftersocial economic transformation in the Czech Republic andafter the restructuring of the technical university.
APPROACHES TO INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCE DEVELOPMENT IN ADVANCED TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR ENGINEERS
This article focuses on the solving of questionsabout intercultural communicative competence. The authorhas worked out the training mechanism of interculturalcommunicative competence among students. This methodwas formed on the basis of ICC structure. The developmentof the definite components in the ICC structure promotes therealization of this competence in practice. The purpose ofthis research is to identify reasons, which can influence ICCdevelopment and realization. It is especially importantnowadays in the modern educational process, because thereare mixed groups of different nationalities students in manyuniversities. Different individuals bring differing goals andmotivations to the intercultural experience that result invarying levels of competence. Besides, forming ICC amongadults will help intercultural interaction among employeesof a company, especially within global teams. Holding ofintercultural communicative competence will giveopportunities for preventing of conflicts and will promoteglobalization in the sphere of education.Index Terms ⎯ Intercultural communicative competence,teaching, approaches, influence, principles, culture,training, perspective, relationship.
Modern Russian standards of EngineeringEducation are based on different competences, according towhich the targets, content, methods and technologies oftraining are determined. One of the essential competencesamong the others is “an ability of self education anddeveloping his/her own professional qualification”.However the practice proves that the developing of theabove mentioned competence requires an integral approachbased on achievements in modern Pedagogical Science andpractical training of specialists, requirements of industries.One of the possible ways of solving this global task is aspecial combination of the contents of training subjects andintellectual technologies of a knowledge acquisition whendeveloping methodological competence of an engineer.Index Terms ⎯ methodology, competence, approach,engineering education.
PROFESSION-ORIENTED FOREIGN LANGUAGE TRAINING IN RUSSIAN ENGINEERING UNIVERSITY
The main challenge for Russian engineeringeducation right now is to train competitive specialists,engineers with set of skills and scope of professionalcompetences that would satisfy industry demands and berecognized worldwide. Integration into world engineeringeducation and labor market transfers engineeringeducational programs into internationalized making foreignlanguage skills a must for future engineers’ career success.An important aspect of professional competence –communicative competence in foreign languages hasmodified dramatically according to the needs claimed, thusprofession-oriented training in foreign languages is toreplace academic-oriented one. The article represents theexperience of National Research Tomsk polytechnicuniversity, Russia, in foreign language education.Profession-oriented foreign language training model`implementation is discussed, its organization and contentspecifically designed to develop engineering and criticalthinking as a part of engineering profession thus teachingstudents from the first year on to use foreign language as ameans to solve profession oriented tasks.Index Terms ⎯ foreign language, profession-orientedtraining.
CROSS-CULTURAL COMPETENCE DEVELOPMENT IN ENGINEERING EDUCATION
Globalization of modern economy, science andeducation brings to life new requirements to youngprofessionals. The competitiveness of chemical engineerdepends on his cross-cultural competence, which includesknowledge of foreign languages, cutting edge technologies,global market with its key players and strategies of buildinglong-term relationships with foreign partners. Therefore,development of cross-cultural competence throughinterdisciplinary projects becomes an urgent issue inengineering education, where different countries findvarious approaches. A universal model of cross-culturalcompetence development can be based on the experience ofmulti-cultural regions and scaled up to international format.One of the multi-cultural regions of the Russian Federationis the Republic of Tatarstan, where the main ethnic groupsare Russians, who are Orthodox Christians, and Tatars, whoare Muslims. The paper describes approaches todevelopment of universal cross-cultural competence inengineering education in Tatarstan, at Kazan StateTechnological University.Index Terms ⎯ cross-cultural competence, engineeringeducation, multi-cultural regions, universal model.
TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES TO FUTURE ENGINEERS IN THE MULTILINGUAL SOCIETY
Multilingualism is defined as the potentialand/or actual ability to use several languages in varyinglevels of proficiency and for different purposes. The aim ofthe article is to show how this ability can be exploited inengineering education in Tatarstan, which is considered tobe a multilingual society. More than 80% of studentsentering Kazan State Technological University speak threelanguages, although the level of knowledge variesconsiderably. Using their experience of studying languages,analyzing and comparing some language aspects(pronunciation, vocabulary, sentence structures, etc.),cultural differences and similarities can be very efficient inforeign language teaching. Training strategies andtechniques of autonomous language learning is of greatimportance as well. The intercultural communicativecompetence of engineering students being taught accordingto such model is well developed.Index Terms - engineering education, interculturalcommunicative competence, multilingualism.
OPENING DOORS TO NEW OPPORTUNITIES IN ENGINEERING EDUCATION
The spreading globalization offers moreopportunities but also requires new competences fromcurrent technical university graduates. Now it is the time weworked together, solved problems together, and togetherbrought the world a little closer. That must be a contributionof engineering education towards the IT society.The paper deals with the process of developing internationalengineering competences, defines and discusses the key oneswhich are required from current technical universitygraduates in the Czech Republic. These include both generaland professional competences. The ability to work ininternational teams and communicate with other members inforeign languages is crucial and belongs to general keycompetences, not only in the tertiary education. This topicrelates to the whole system of engineering education, so thatthe graduates are able to succeed on the labour market, winprofessional recognition, and thus contribute to furtherdevelopment.Index Terms ⎯ Engineering education, foreign languages,key competences, learning style, team work.
READINESS` DEVELOPMENT OF FUTURE SPECIALIST TO INNOVATIVE ACTIVITY
To provide the readiness` of graduate of Highertechnological institute for innovative activity the innovativeprocesses are necessary for changing educational process.The innovative component of the expert’s professionalactivity determines the unity of stable relations ofsubjunctive, psychological and physiological components.This component basing on the complexity and unityprinciples determines unity of stable relations of subjunctive,psychological and physiological components. Synergeticeffect of professional activity mediates his competence’sdegree of innovative potential. It appears on the level ofreflection of result’s activity. Readiness for innovativeactivity is a reflection of the level of the innovativecomponents of specialist’s readiness who determines thesystem of professional competencies. The basis ofreadiness’s formation of listener to his professional activityis determined by mechanism of innovative component’sformation of activity. Its structure reflects motivated basis ofeducational-cognitive activity and person’s ambitious forimproving the activity’s quality.Index Terms ⎯ Higher Technological School, professionalcompetencies, specialist’s readiness.
SOME FEATERES OF TEACHING SOCIOLOGY IN TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Here are considered the teaching problemacross the sociology in technical college. Accepting thepoint of view of students and practicing teachers we offersome methods of teaching and explaining sociology at levelaccessible to engineers. Thus we focus on Internet sourceswhich can help in educational processes and we try to givesome advises in the practice of explanation of sociologicalterms for technical students.Index Terms ⎯ sociology for engineers humanitarization,conception of technical education, sociological educationaltechnology.
In world marine industry (at least inEurope) nowadays we identify a big shortage ofmarine officers. On the other hand, today Russia stillholds a world leading position in coining wellqualifiedseafarers who are in a great demand all overthe world. They meet all requirements but one, i.e.their English rather often is not sufficient enough.In the Report I would like to share the experience ofrunning ESP (English for Specific Purposes) coursesfor marine officers at Baltic Center of EngineeringPedagogy in Kaliningrad, Russia. The Centeradministratively functions within the structure of theBaltic Maritime Academy, which trains marineengineers, navigators, refrigeration and radioengineers for both Merchant Navy and Fishing Fleet.Index Terms ⎯ teaching, learning, language, method,specific purpose.
SOCIAL-PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PROFESSIONAL -PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES OF EDUCATORS` ACTIVITY OF UNIVERSITIES
Vocational-pedagogical activity of educators ofUniversities is not pointed only at education, study, persondevelopment of student, but at formation of expert of somespecific branch. The aims of educators` activity ofUniversities should be emphasized that they aremultifunctional, so they have complex structure. They couldnot be realized only by psychological and pedagogicalmeasures or with the aid of the teaching mythology ofspecific branches. It is necessary to create some synthesis ofknowledge of different scientific branches. All educatorscould be divided into three groups: educators withdomination of pedagogical trend, educators with dominationof scientific research trend, educators with both pedagogicaland research trend. The new criteria and standards of lifeeducators’ quality and level are formed in the modern socialconditions.Index Terms ⎯ educators` activity, innovative activity, newcriteria.
THE CREATIVE APPROACH IN IGIP EDUCATIONAL PROCESS
The purpose of the given research is attempt touse, on the basis of monitoring the combinations ofapproaches in training in frameworks IGIP in a combinationto human resource available for it, and choice optimaltechnologies of training, most effective mode of training forqualification improvement. It is possible to tell, that KMNCIGIP puts before itself the certain tasks in introduction infull remote training of IGIP students. At the first stage suchtraining will be carried out in parallel with traditional. Atthe second stage remote education will be the basic.Index Terms ⎯ Optimal technologies of training, newmethodology of IGIP students training.
SYSTEM PSYCHOLOGICAL DIGNOSTIC WITH APPARATUS “ACTIVACIOMETER”
Apparatus “Activaciometre” and methods ofsystem diagnostic realized by it took world-wild applicationin practical psychology, medicine, pedagogy andparticularly engineering pedagogy. Practical relevance ofresults realized research consists of: 1) Diagnostic andcorrection no-formalizing properties, psychology andgroup’s atmosphere, interests, motivations, person’ssociability. 2) Correction of self-attitudes and behavior.3)Forecast of dependability in person activity and his behaviorin extreme situation to select the staff.4) Forecast of success,improving of skill and behavior in different activity(management, industry, driving, sport etc.); professionalchoice, vocational guidance, vocational training, vocationalconsulting; individual development of children and adults;pathologies` detection.5) Accesses to extreme activity.6)Preventive maintenance and correction of deviant behavior.7) Skill formation. 8) Stability of mind activity, selfregulationof mind activity, self-adjustment. 11)Experimental medicine diagnostic. 12) Investigation ofcrime; detection of staff. 13) Appreciation of education’squality. 14) Choice and correction of exposure.Index Terms – apparatus “Activaciometre”, engineeringpedagogy, psychology, system diagnostic.
BOLOGNA CONVENTION AND NEW OPPORTUNITIES OF SPECIALIST’S TRAINING
The joining of Russia to Bologna process posednew tasks for Russian engineering education and providedadditional capacities of training experts. The model of toweducationcan handicap job placement and graduates`adaptation at modern enterprise. The Russian system ofadditional professional education allows creating the systemof long-life education on the basis of its infrastructure. Itconsiders modern requirements and corresponds to theEuropean demands of professional education` reform.Additional students` education and advanced training ofyoung specialists becomes effective instrument brining maincharge on the students` adaptation for realizing newfunctional responsibilities. The integration of Higher andadditional education is helped by translational terms(credits) proposed by Bologna convention: they can bereclaimed not only by the context of Higher education, butwith other kinds including “long-life education” undercondition that they will be accept by recipient universities.This integrative model poses new requirements for educatorsand lectures.Index Terms ⎯ advanced training of young specialistsBologna process, long-life education, system of additionalprofessional education.
NEW STRATEGY OF DEVELOPMENT OF THE ADDITIONAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION IN TATARSTAN REPUBLIC
The creative interaction of all participants of theeducational process has leaded to the creation of newstrategy of development of the additional vocationaleducation system. The main aim is to develop new system oflong-life education on the basis of the AVE `s infrastructure.It is necessary to consider new requirements of modernsocial-economic state of Russian Federation and tocorrespond to requirements of European reform ofeducation system. It is formed integrative educationalsystems on the basis of Universities that implement differentprograms of professional training and additional vocationaleducation. The Intersectional Republic Center of advancedprofessional training and of professional training ofmanagers, directors and specialists of Tatarstan Republicimplements system of innovative education of teachers andprofessors of leading foreign companies and educationestablishments. Particular interest is given toimplementation of electronic educational technology of theAVE`s system.Index Terms ⎯ advanced training, education, new strategy,vocational training.
THE MODERN TEACHER OF INNOVATIVE ENGINEERING SCHOOL
The modern teacher of innovative engineeringschool. Educational design as a pedagogical processinvolves a large amount of creative activity of the teacher ofa technical college Pedagogical design includes thedevelopment of an ideal model of the learning process.Development of pedagogical project at the methodological,psychological, pedagogical, methodological, technologicaland diagnostic levels.Index Terms - competence approach, engineering universitylecturer, teacher Design.
Main categories of engineering pedagogy areeducation, upbringing, and training. The professionaltraining and advanced professional training system enrichesthem with new content and makes them be professionalcoordinated. The development of expert increasesproductivity of professional activity, but the qualitative levelof professional activity stimulates personal development ofexpert. There is formed in these conditions such integrativequalities of expert as: educational opportunity, creativeactivity, engineering capacities, professional competency.Educational potential supposes the system of capacious,interrelation knowledge capable to find their places inresolving of large spectrum of tasks, and skills to realize theresearch of decision of creative tasks. Creative activity ishighest form of professional activity, property of personalitythat has attitude to work as to integrative value. Creativeintellectual potential of expert is leading component ofpersonal potential. Engineering capacities are individualpsychologicalcapacities of personality.Index Terms ⎯ creative activity, education, educational,engineering capacities, opportunity, professionalcompetency, training.
ISSUES IN TEACHING ENGINEERING AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY REMOTELY
Issues are covered here on good methods todeliver engineering and engineering technology educationremotely. At the New York Institute of Technology thechallenge in delivering engineering and technologyeducation online is discussed. At Agilent Technologies theadvantages of teaching remote engineering laboratories inengineering education are covered for an industrial setting.And at the University of Central Florida the issues inoffering free access to technology for online engineeringeducation are covered.Index Terms ⎯ engineering and engineering technologylaboratories, remote instruction, engineering andengineering technology education, engineering andengineering technology online instruction challenges, freeaccess to online engineering education technology.
FREE ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY FOR ONLINE ENGINEERING EDUCATION
Open source technology plays a vital role in acost-effective and robustly accessible online engineeringeducation. This role becomes even more vital in somedeveloping countries where there are much engineeringeducation demand and where the supply of accessibletechnology may be cost prohibitive and not as accessible.This paper encapsulates some of the freely accessible stateof-the-art open source technology and their applications inonline engineering education and addresses some keyfeatures of the current technology. Open source technologyis not very useful without the appropriate tools. Thus,discussions also include some open source tools to facilitatethe access and the cost-effectiveness.Index Terms ⎯ distance learning; pedagogy; engineeringeducation; open source technology; freeware; learningmanagement system.
TOPICS IN TEACHING ENGINEERING AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
Topics are covered here on good methods todeliver engineering and engineering technology education.Faculty members in Turkey and the United States arelooking at some important issues involved in automationsystem design from the cognitive systems engineeringperspective to propose a design framework. At PurdueUniversity’s Calumet campus a new mechatronicsengineering technology degree with industry collaborationhas been developed. And at the University of Central Floridasome selection criteria for offering online courses inengineering and technology are discussed.Index Terms ⎯ engineering and engineering technologyeducation, automation system design, cognitive systemsengineering, mechatronics engineering technology, selectioncriteria for offering online courses.
AUTOMATION SYSTEM DESIGN AND COGNITIVE SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
The aim in this paper is to look at someimportant issues involved in automation systemdesign from the Cognitive Systems Engineering(CSE) perspective and propose a designframework. It is believed that the cognitive aspectsinvolved in the design of automation systems areeither overlooked or do not receive enoughattention during the design process. It is suggestedthat the design be conducted within the frameworkof CSE, including human-machine relationships,which is vital for a successful design. Thediscussion developed in the paper explores thedesign issues within a proposed framework, basedon GST (General Systems Theory) and CSE. In theframework, a soft GST system design approach isrecommended as the “philosophical” guide fordesign; the Defense Acquisition Management lifecyclemodel is suggested for structuring the designprocess; Joint Cognitive Systems (JCS) paradigmof CSE is adopted for developing an appropriatecontrol hierarchy. Key Words - Automation System Design, GeneralSystems Theory, Cybernetics, Cognitive SystemsEngineering, Defense Acquisition ManagementLife-Cyle Model, Joint Cognitive SystemsParadigm.
SOME SELECTION CRITERIA FOR OFFERING ONLINE COURSES IN ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
With distance learning on the run, economicaladvantages of online courses make offering them verypopular. As such, many institutions of higher education inthe United States and elsewhere have online systems andmechanism in place, delivering effective online education tothe learners. This applies to both “non-profit” and “forprofit”institutions. Here is discussed some of the selectioncriteria for choosing what online courses to be offered inengineering and technology-related fields. Discussions alsoinclude current trends and related challenges.Index Terms ⎯ distance learning; delivery modes;engineering education; live; online; hybrid; online selectioncriteria.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCANNING FOR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN THE UNITED STATES
A college education must become cheaperwithin the next twenty years due to expected inflation causedby the rise in oil prices and an anticipated lower tax payingpopulation growth. The baby boomers will start retiring in2011 when the first boomers turn sixty-five and will thenconstitute twenty-five percent of the total population of theUnited States. The end of the working baby boomers mayamount to less funding for state and federal governments toallocate for education. The current stimulus spending by thefederal government also has caused some economic unrestin the United States. Post secondary educationaladministrators must frequently perform strategicenvironmental scans to respond to financial conditionschanging more rapidly than in any time in United Stateshistory. This paper discusses many of the current issueswhich educators should become familiarized with to ensurecontinued functional higher education programs.Index Terms ⎯ environmental scanning, college education,government funding, financial issues.
A NEW MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY DEGREE WITH INDUSTRY COLLABORATION
Despite the global economical slow down, themarket for packaged goods material is increasinglygrowing. The packaged goods constitute a trillion dollarbusiness with a packaging industry worth several hundredbillion dollars. Packaged material requires fast, accurateand reliable machinery. As more and more goods arepackaged, new equipment must be purchased to package thegoods. The packaging industry has transformed into a highintense technology, information critical, and high speedindustry. The packaging machines employ electrical,mechanical, computer and telecommunication equipment intheir design. An engineer, who designs and maintainspackaging machinery, must be knowledgeable in bothmechanical and electrical fields. In the past packagingmachinery manufacturers trained their own engineers inhouse which took several years and many trial and errorprocesses. The fast growth in the packaging industryrequires a more systematic and scientific approach intraining the engineers.
DEVELOPMENT OF LOW COST SENSOR USING MICROPROCESSOR FOR COLOR ANALYSIS IN PRODUCTION PROCESSES
This research intends to report the developmentof portable, microprocessor equipment that allows it to takemeasurements of surface color and determine hiscomposition that it shows the RGB (Red, Green and Blue)color as a friendly interface for the end user. It is intended toshow, through a digital instrument, the composition of atarget color based on the reading of the reflected wavelengthvalues to the sensor to be built. With this study, we observethe use of digital systems with electronic sensors to replaceconventional and humans systems, identifying colors in realtime, assisting in its correct identification by providingreliable information for decision-making process withinstructures and systems that require the correct colorsidentification in production processes, more agile andprecise.Index Terms ⎯ Colorimeter, Interface, MicroprocessorSystems, Measurement, Sensor.
IMPLEMENTING PROJECT-BASED LEARNING (PJBL) IN THE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING WITH FOCUS ON SEVERAL COMPETENCES
The project-based learning thread allows thestudents to have articulation with the professional reality,relationship between theory and practice, developing theirsoft skills, such as accomplishment of collaborativeactivities, explanation of ideas and problems in anaccessible way, oral and written communication, conduct ofmeetings, decision making, conflicts management andprojects management. This study employs three differentsubjects: involvement of students from different grades,being 2nd and 4th grades; a great number of students,approximately eighty; and little interferences of theprofessors, as it is expected that the students areautonomous on their works. This experience took place atthe first semester of 2008/2009 and the findings areextremely satisfactory, pointing out an increase of thestudent’s motivation and commitment and to have moreautonomy, responsibility and assertiveness in makingdecision throughout the projects.Index Terms ⎯ engineering education, project-basedlearning, education skills.
INTERACTIVE LEARNING MODULES IN ENGINEERING EDUCATION AND AS A MOTIVATIONAL TOOL FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Engineering courses could benefit from thesystematic use of interactive computational resources tosupport teaching of introductory disciplines. In this paperwe present iLM (interactive Learning Modules), which arecontent specific, multiplatform, software to improve theteaching and learning process. Such components could beeasily incorporated to Learning and Content ManagementSystems, through the implementation of a few methods.Therefore, based on experiments conducted with middle andhigh school students, we propose the use of iLM as tool formotivating such students to engage in Computer Science,Engineering, and Technology (CSET) careers, as well asphysics and mathematics ones. Moreover, we outline the useof existent iLM during introductory CSET courses.Index Terms ⎯ Educational Software, Interactive LearningModule, Interactive Geometry, Learning and ContentManagement Systems.
O PENSAMENTO CRÍTICO E O ENSINO TECNOLÓGICO
The technology education focuses on logicalmathematicalthinking, on algorithms, on arguments and onsome linguistic skills to describe and solve problems seekingthe technical and scientific training of students. TheCartesian method is usually the epistemological basis oftechnological knowledge and structure. It is taken in anatural way and little questioned on its limits forunderstanding or modeling of complex situations.Ideologies, values, social and cultural factors involved inproblems are frequently disregarded. However, a large partof the problems that arise in the contemporary worldrequires elaborated reasoning strategies that involve criticalthinking, systemic thinking and non-linear thinking to findinnovative solutions. It is necessary to consider the multiplepossible configurations of the parts of a problem, whichexpress different real situations. It is suggested, therefore,strategies that develop critical thinking and systemicthinking, as means of expanding the possibilities of the"solution space" of technological problems.Index Terms ⎯ método cartesiano (Cartesian method),educação tecnológica (technology education), pensamentocrítico (critical thinking), pensamento sistêmico (systemicthinking).
EMPREGABILIDADE E PERMANÊNCIA NA ACADEMIA
The job market for the technology area is stillwarm. There is demand for graduates from technologycourses at the national and global levels. Students are eagerto receive their degree, because many are already employed.Companies are seeking for interns. Before considering themjust a skilled workforce, at low cost, they perceive it as anopportunity for training and selection. Course coordinatorsare constantly receiving requests for announcing jobs andinternships. Domestic and foreign companies come to theuniversity to offer lectures and to recruit candidates for jobsand internships. The scenario is promising for the student.However, it is clear that even so, evasion and delay ingraduation are still relevant. Some data was gathered up toshow these and other parameters and offer hypotheses toexplain what happens in these technological courses. Someactions are suggested to prevent/minimize the dropout andmotivate students to persevere.Index Terms ⎯ carência de engenheiros (lack of engineers),empregabilidade (employability), evasão escolar (scholardropout), formação de engenheiros (education of engineers).
Much has been said about the engineer of the21st Century, a new professional that, besides unquestionedexpertise, would have skills such as teamwork, knowledge offoreign languages and cultures, creative thinking, effectiveoral and written communication and an adequate profile forthe needs the global market. Moreover, there is the need todevelop habits of lifelong learning, awareness of their socialrole and be able to take on tasks within their community. Aprofessional able to adapt to quickly changes in productsand in economy. That keeps up to date and qualified. How isthe current engineering student reacting/adapting to this?There are cases of depression and anxiety. Are they relatedto the new demands of the profession, which, in addition to abroader training, still demand that professionals invest theirtime and money to maintain their employability?Index Terms ⎯ aprendizagem permanente (lifelonglearning), educação em engenharia (engineering education),evasão escolar (scholar evasion), motivação dosgraduandos de engenharia (motivation of engineeringundergraduates).
ENSINO TECNOLÓGICO E OS NOVOS PARADIGMAS DA CIÊNCIA
Technology courses focus mainly on trainingprofessionals to meet the immediate needs of the productivesystem. Science and scientific method are taken as securefoundations in the generation of technological knowledge.Applications and quick notorious results are sought.Technological innovation is valued and it requirescreativity. However, new paradigms are disregard. There isa lack of questioning of previous solutions. Theconsideration of influences of many aspects that should takepart in the search for true efficiency of technologicalsolutions is neglected. There is further need to think aboutscience and scientific knowledge, its limitations and socialand individual influences in technological problem solving.New scientific paradigms could enlarge space of solutions.There is the need to transform technological teaching inTechnological Education.Index Terms ⎯ educação tecnológica (technologicaleducation), Paradigma Cartesiano (Cartesian Paradigm),Paradigma Complexo (Complex Paradigm), ParadigmaSistêmico (Systemic Paradigm), Teoria do Caos (ChaosTheory).
The smallpox virus, poxvirus responsible forthousands of deaths since antiquity, had its last natural caseregistered in 1977, Somalia in 1980, declared extinct by theWHO. With samples destroyed, except in the CDC, theUnited States and Russia, which have samples underconditions of maximum security. Severe disease, contagiouswith mortality of 30%, spread by droplets in suspensioneliminated by the oral mucosa, nasal or pharyngeal parasitecells of epithelial tissue. Without specific treatment, onlyprevention by immunization. Of concern from scientists andresearchers, since three decades ago do not occurimmunizations. Due to terrorist threats, geneticrecombination, is a threat to the civilian population, beingable to disperse rapidly.keywords ⎯ bioterrorism, poxvirus, smallpox.
HUMANIZAÇÃO PARA O ENFERMEIRO QUE ATUA NA UNIDADE DE TERAPIA INTENSIVA
The intensive care unit is an environmentdesigned to assist seriously ill patients, who benefit fromtreatment of high-tech and high complexity, requiringconstant nursing care and continuous. Humanization innursing is to understand each person in their uniquenessand specific needs, and have the head and heart in the taskto be undertaken professionally, so sincere and loyal to thepatient and to listen with patience and science words andmostly the silences. The aim of this study was to describethe humanization to the nurse who works in the IntensiveCare Unit-ICU through a literature review. We observedthe need for nurses to reassess their attitudes in order toadvance the quest for this ideal, which is necessary toengage fully in the humanization process in the ICU, sinceit is still a long way to go.Index Terms – Humanization of hospital care, respect forfeelings, nursing services.
ASSOCIAÇÃO ENTRE HIPOACUSIA E DISFUNÇÃO TEMPOROMANDIBULAR
The conclusive diagnosis for hearingimpairment (hearing loss) has been a major challenge asthis is a disease of multifactorial etiology and wide. Addedto this one question: the idiopathic. The associationbetween hearing loss and temporomandibular disorders(TMD) has been known since the beginning of thetwentieth century by James Costen hearing problemsrelate to the TMD caused by malocclusion, since manytheories and studies have been presented to substantiatethis relationship, however, between each theory there is alink that unites these: pain and muscle hypertonicityassociated anatomical shape, structural and aggravatedby psychological stress. The aim of this study is, ingeneral, expand the vision of this issue and draw aparallel between the DTM, idiopathic hearing loss andstress, through a case study where there is a history thatcontextualizes the said topic.Index Terms - Hearing Loss; Temporomandibular;Disorders; Stress; Hypoxia.
SÍNDROME LABORAL RELACIONADA A FUNÇÃO DE PARAMÉDICOS E SOCORRISTAS DO CBMDF
People live constantly with conflictsituations, death and danger are common causes of stressand anxiety, many times hidden. This article aims to relatesigns and symptoms, generated by stress in people whodeal with daily stressors and requires as much thinkingand technical knowledge, but are often time or equipmentto perform their role. This state decays on thoseprofessionals with a heavy load of responsibility andmotivation can mask the signs of wear that are suffering,coupled with sleepless nights, and accumulate over timecausing problems that can somatize, if not diagnosed intime. Report some of these signs (depression, Burnoutsyndrome, alcoholism, nervous etc..) And propose asolution that mitigates the effects of stress are the factorsthat motivated the writing of this and will have as objectparamedics CBMDF.Index Terms – Employment; stress; burnout.
INFLUÊNCIA DA HIPERTENSÃO ARTERIAL SISTÊMICA NA GÊNESE DA DOENÇA RENAL CRÔNICA
Hypertension is currently considered as theresult of genetic alterations, physiological, structural andmetabolic adding an aggressive multifactorial trait thatwill determine the dysfunction of proportionality normalcardiac output and peripheral resistance, precursors ofthe basic pathology, thus covering the whole body, thatdue to the impairment of target organs essential inhomeostasis. We report the attacks and cardiacadaptations, particularly circulatory and renalhypertension in the process, the main predictors of deathin Brazil and worldwide. This is due to poor adherence totherapy is essential along with a process of commitmentand continuity. The hyperperfusion and hypoperfusion,passed close to the kidney, are predetermining thehypertensive nephropathy and ischemia of the parenchymarespectively. These are examples that characterize anephropathy resulting from pressure changes, having animportant role in the genesis of chronic kidney diseasewhere the artificiality of renal function with dialysis isnecessary.Index Terms – Hypertension, hypertensive nephropathy,nephrosclerosis, ischemic.
INCIDÊNCIA DE NEOPLASIAS NA UNIDADE DE TERAPIA INTENSIVA PEDIÁTRICA DO HOSPITAL DE BASE DO DISTRITO FEDERAL
The neoplastic diseases in the world are thesecond leading cause of death in children 1-15 years, theCentral Nervous System tumors the second highestincidence of cancer and leukemia in first. The survey ofstatistical data on cancer incidence in Brazil is done bycancer registry-based population. This work consists ofcollecting data admission in the book’s nursing PediatricIntensive Care Unit Hospital of the Federal District lechildren who required support intensive and monitoringaiming to show highest incidence of cancer CentralNervous System.Index Terms – Incidence, Neoplasia, Central NervousSystem, Intensive Care Unit.
O ENSINO DE PÓS-GRADUAÇÃO ONLINE – A QUESTÃO DA AUTONOMIA DISCENTE
The development of new informationtechnologies and communication (ICT) is one of the keyfactors to understand and explain the changing economic,social, and cultural policies of the last two decades.Certain ideas on reforming the educational system attachto the incorporation of new information technologies adecisive effect on improving the quality of the processesof teaching and learning. Thus, the incorporation of ICTsin the field of education has consequences both forteaching and for learning processes. The idea of anothercommunity summarizes the challenges. The autonomy ofthe professor of the Graduate or Post graduate, as driverof the process, sum up the authority he has in theclassroom, where he also has to be respected theautonomy of the student.Index Terms – new information technologies andcommunication, reforming the educational system,processes of teaching and learning.
GESTÃO DE PESSOAS: UMA IMPORTANTE DISCIPLINA PARA OS CURSOS DE GRADUAÇÃO DE TECNOLOGIA EM SEGURANÇA DA INFORMAÇÃO
In the modern labor market, the constant searchfor customization of workforce associated with thecontinuing need for innovation has increased the level ofcare to maximize results through the People Management.Many professionals in the Information Technology areameet their careers with technical courses and certifications,but forget that the People Management is a key factor toachieve good results. This project aims to demonstrate theimportance of the matter People Management inundergraduate in Information Technology Security courses.Through the survey, realized with the students of a SãoPaulo University could be identified that PeopleManagement, can do much to address this. The result showsthat the discipline should have a focus beyond the theory,bringing case studies, aimed at better understanding andbetter use.Index Terms ⎯ information technology, people management,university.
AUXÍLIO DIDÁTICO E PEDAGÓGICO: O PROTÓTIPO “SDAPNV” SOFTWARE DE APOIO A PORTADORES DE NECESSIDADES ESPECIAIS.
This article reports the experience and case studydevelopment and implementation of a software to aid theblind people (PNV), developed by students of analysis andsystems development. Whose goal is the inclusion of thePNV in the digital world while serves to support theeducational and pedagogical actions, through a friendlyinterface, and proposes an engineering focused on soundperception.Index Terms ⎯ Visual Handicap accessibility, sounds,education, teaching, software engineering, softwareprototyping.
CONVERSÃO DE DIAGRAMA DE ATIVIDADES UML PARA SAN: GERAÇÃO DE CASOS DE TESTE DE SOFTWARE
Recent Research suggest the use of formalismssuch as stochastic Petri nets (SPN - Stochastic Petri Nets),Markov chains (MC - Markov Chains) and stochasticautomata networks (SAN - Stochastic Automata Networks)to build a behavioral model which facilitates the analysis andvalidation of system during development, whose resultsmake possible to develop a more robust and efficientsoftware. Aiming to obtain a behavioral model of computingsystems in this paper demonstrates a method of convertingactivity diagrams to SAN, a formalism that allows modelingof systems, from which it is possible to extract probabilisticindices related to states the model and generate test cases forsoftware.Index Terms ⎯ (SAN - Stochastic Automata Networks),Software Testing, UML (Uni fied Modeling Language).
PEDAGOGIA PARA CIÊNCIAS DA COMPUTAÇÃO - HARMONIZAÇÃO ENTRE FUNDAMENTAÇÃO TEÓRICA E ÁREAS APLICADAS
Informatics domain of knowledge is acceptedas an applied domain. Computer Sciences theories concernto presupposes which support tools development andapplication. This paper explains difficulties of integrationbetween theoretical foundation and applications in terms ofpedagogic aspects. The expression “real world”, a popularterm in Computer Programming disciplines raises modelingtask to generic complexity level, named vertical knowledgeapproach. It is described the relationship between ObjectOriented Modeling Tool and Complex Thought Knowledge.It is also enhanced the relevance of Krysten Nygaardtheoretic modeling tool proposal. Thematic examplessupporting development of teaching topics under a processapproach favor the Inverted Curriculum structure. Thematicapproach is in accordance with Inverted Curriculumproposal. It is a possibility of evolution of traditionalcurriculum structure in technologic area. Thematicapproach favors a vertical hierarchy of knowledge, and, thisway, harmony between theoretical area and practicalapplications constitute an emergency.Key Words ⎯ Inverted Curriculum, Theoretical and AppliedAreas, Object Oriented Programming, TechnologicalEducation.
CIÊNCIA E TECNOLOGIA NA FORMAÇÃO DO PROFESSOR
The teaching of exact sciences deserves carefulconsideration because teaching science means to teach howit is possible to understand the nature as part of everydaylife. Thus, teacher education should lead the construction ofdifferent meanings and hegemonic about science andtechnology, especially now that Brazil faces the problems of"how to educate in the knowledge era" and "how to educatethe country's transition from third to first world." In thiscontext it should be thinking about how to significantlyimprove the primary and secondary education, with thecreation of legal frameworks for the practice of science andtechnology, the socialization of science, among others. It isclear that if necessary the improvement of teaching andpedagogical issues linked to strategies and activities focusedon programming for teaching sciences, motivating andconsolidating real learning.Keywords - Education, Mathematical Sciences, TeacherEducation, Science and Technology.
A PEDAGOGIA E ESTRATÉGIAS PARA UMA AULA MAIS EFICIENTE
Based on the importance of comprehensivetraining of faculty and the strategies and actions developedin the classroom develops this work on the inclusion ofdifferentiated teaching and evaluation methods that have astheir center and the student profile.The study is also basedon reflection on what is important for sustainability ofdeployment of an assessment program with the coveragerequired by Law No. 10861/04 which established theNational Assessment System of Higher Education - SINAESinitially prioritized three areas: external evaluation and selfassessment,the overall on-site courses (AGC) and NationalExamination Performance Assessment (ENADE). Theteacher, in his role as manager, needs to be aware of theimportance of their real participation in the management oftheir classes as well as the consequences of how thisinterferes with the evaluation result of the way in which itoperates.Keywords - Teacher Training, Evaluation, Teaching,Management, Learning.
TECNOLOGIA NA EDUCAÇÃO: O EQUILÍBRIO SE FAZ NECESSÁRIO
In this century the technology hasassumed an important role in education, especially when itcomes to the speed offered to satisfy the human beings’needs. The teachers, however, need to know to deal withtechnological tools, showing its objectives in regard toimprove the quality of life of their students. If the teacherdoes not know how to link the technology to human needs,these tools only serve to maximize the rate of failure ofstudents. Using educational technology, teachers are able toprovide students the opportunity to connect critically thetechnologies to their study environment at the same timethey broaden the vision of it. The current society nowexpects that professionals are ready for a globalized worldincreasingly competitive. So, at this time should beconsidered the valorization of the student as a notmechanized and not immediate person.Index Terms ⎯ balance, education, technology.
ESTUDO SOBRE FORMAÇÃO E ATUAÇÃO PROFISSIONAL DO TECNÓLOGO EM LOGÍSTICA
Logistics, as a subject in Superior ManagementCourses, appeared as a separation of the education ofProduction Management. The systematic adaptation of theProduction Management texts resulted in the emergence ofspecific Material Management literature, which originatedthe teaching of Logistics in Brazil due to its nature. SuperiorFormation in Logistics went through a process ofconsolidation of a content amongst others to be the base ofseveral professionals’ formation. This did not result simplyfrom the will of academic and Professional managers, butalso from the productive reconstruction requirements incourse. This paper, starting from curricular directives forthe technologist’s formation, discusses institutional data andcontact with ex-Logistics students, has as objective to mapthis kind of Professional formation, showing the challengesin its Professional formation and acting .Index terms - Technological Graduation, Professionalformation and acting in Logistics, Technologist.
FORMAÇÃO DOCENTE PARA EDUCAÇÃO A DISTÂNCIA: ENSINO E APRENDIZAGEM DE INGLÊS EM AMBIENTES VIRTUAIS
The reformation of the University Educationpromoted by the Law 7200 in 2006 points at education at adistance (EaD) as the main axle in the expansion of theuniversity education in Brazil, having included in it theactivities of teaching, researching and extension. Theadoption of this educational format to increase thevacancies in university courses has led to a number ofdebates about its limits and possibilities. This paper aims atverifying how the actual implementation and development ofEaD contributes to the teaching-learning process. The highlevel of school evasion among the students in EaD has beenhypothetically attributed to the teacher’s inability in dealingwith new technology or to his/her inability in motivating thestudents. Considering some experiences with EaD in Englishteaching for professional and technological education, thispaper discusses that hypo thesis in order to contribute to theprocess of the virtual teacher’s formation.Index terms - education at a distance, English teaching,teacher’s formation, virtual education.
O PROGRAMA DE PÓS-GRADUAÇÃO EM ENGENHARIA MECÂNICA DA UFPB: EVOLUÇÃO DO CONHECIMENTO E DESENVOLVIMENTO REGIONAL
The Graduate Program in MechanicalEngineering is one of five programs of the Graduate ofTechnology Center Federal University of Paraiba, that hasessential purposes the accomplishment of teaching activitiesof Master's degree and of Doctorate, based and appliedresearch, development and delivery of services to society ingeneral. This paper presents the historical evolution of theGraduate Program in Mechanical Engineering UFPB ofcreation until the present day, focusing on its importanceand participation in researchers' formation and academicalteachers to universities and educational institutes in thenortheast region. The work still shows, origin and insertionof graduates from different academic institutions andscientific and intellectual production originating from theirtheses and dissertations produced from its origins to thepresent day.Index Terms ⎯ Historical Evolution, MechanicalEngineering, Northeast Region.
ESTUDO E MAPEAMENTO DOS TRABALHOS DOS ANAIS DO SIMPÓSIO BRASILEIRO DE INFORMÁTICA NA EDUCAÇÃO DE
The Brazilian Symposium on Computers inEducation - SBIE is an annual conference organized by theBrazilian Computer Society (SBC), which receives papersproduced by educators and professionals / teachers /researchers in information technologies. Thus, the aim ofthis paper is to present a brief analysis of 84 publishedworks by SBIE-2009. From the summaries and their contentssuch as data on authors, institutions and objects of research,it was possible to quantify the results and, after that, analyzethem. Such studies aim to produce diagnoses of the Brazilianeducational reality in the use of technologies and theirenvironments. We conclude from this study that, despite thepresented papers are consistent and well constructed /written, they can be little contributory in the field ofknowledge of teaching-learning process and from theeducational standpoint.Index Terms ⎯ SBIE, Mapping, e-Learning, AVA, Criteria.
O PROCESSO DE RECUPERAÇÃO DOS ALUNOS DA DISCIPLINA DE MATEMÁTICA NO ENSINO MÉDIO E TÉCNICO, UTILIZANDO A EDUCAÇÃO A DISTÂNCIA: UM ESTUDO DE CASO
For a long time to recover in mathematics hasbeen of concern in high schools. The difficulties are: therecovery occurs quickly enough for the student, difficultiesin identifying a date / time for call-up lessons and tests thatmeet both the teacher and the student, lack of physicalspace, by the educational institution, for student attendance,among others. Given this situation, the authorities andscholars of education have been expending considerableefforts in seeking solutions to the problem. This studyproposes to examine the application of educational toolsrelated to Information Technology and Education, such asLearning Objects, Avatars and Conceptual Maps in therecovery process study of the subject of Mathematics in highand technical school, having as platform a VirtualEnvironment for Teaching –Learning process. It is hopedthat this project contribute significantly to improving thepass rate in this discipline.Index Terms ⎯ AVA, ITC, DL, Recovery, Math.
AVALIAÇÃO DAS PROPRIEDADES MECÂNICAS DE BLENDAS DE POLIETILENO DE BAIXA DENSIDADE (PEBD) COM POLIVINIL BUTIRAL (PVB) RECICLADO DE VIDRO LAMINADO AUTOMOTIVO
This study comprises the obtainment ofmechanical and thermal characterisation of blends of lowdensity polyethylene/poly(vinyl butyral), recycled oflaminated glass from the automotive industry. In thisresearch two parameters were evaluated, the influence of thequantity of PVB used in the preparation of blends and thetype of mixing, using calender and/or extruder. The blendscontaining 5% PVB calendered presented the mostsignificant variations in mechanical properties comparedwith PEBD. For this concentration and for this type ofprocessing, the results of traction and flexion showed highervalues; the impact resistance decrease 2.4. The index offluidity increase 30% suggesting a possible degradation ofthe material by scission of main chains, in accordance withDMA results that indicated smaller temperature of the glasstransition. The results obtained for the softening pointVICAT and HDT not indicated significant variations.Key-words ⎯ Low density polyethylene, polyvinyl butyral,polymer blends.
MÉTODO DE AVALIAÇÃO DA RECEPÇÃO DO SISTEMA ISDB-TB EM AMBIENTE INDOOR
This work presents the results of the field testscarried out in the ISDB-T B Digital TV signal reception usingindoor antennas. Usually the reception with indoor antennapresents poorer performance compared with the outdoorantenna reception due the loss caused by obstruction of thewalls, furniture and others obstacles in the signal way. Theaim of this work was to compare the performance of theindoor antenna reception with the outdoor reception andevaluate the causes of the difference. The measurement wasdone in the Sao Paulo city where various typical exist and wasable to get some relevant parameters for evaluation of theenvironment indoor reception. Those parameters present thereception conditions that are important in the signal coveragecorrection conditions by the broadcasters.Palavra Chave - ISDB-TB, TV digital, teste indoor.
PROJETO DE PLATAFORMA DE FORÇA INSTRUMENTADA APLICADA A ESTUDOS DE MOTRICIDADE HUMANA
This article describes the design of an instrumentedforce plate, this equipment is used as tool for supportinghealth professionals work within the study of humanmotricity such as balancing, posture, etc., for example physiotherapistsmonitoring patients rehabilitation with motionlimitation. The equipment consists of an electronic scale formeasuring how patient’s weight is distributed over each footindividually and his pressure center location, over the time.The system consists of two platforms supported over loadcells one for each foot. Pressure applied on this platform isconverted in electrical signals that vary proportionallyto force applied. These signals are electronicallyprocessed, digitized and transferred by RS-232 communicationinterface to a computer. The developed computer humaninterface software receives data, process it and show relevantinformation to health professional.Key Words ⎯ Biomedical instrumentation, biometrical Standards,data acquisition, load cells, force plate.
PROJETO, SIMULAÇÃO E DESENVOLVIMENTO DE UMA ANTENA PARA A FAIXA DE FREQÜÊNCIA DE 2,4GHz
This paper presents the results obtained in thestudy and development of a 2,4 GHz band antenna with aSMA connector (Subminiature version A) and it´s simulationwith the CST software. Physical dimensional antennaparameters will be tested and the effects over the SParameter (dispersion parameter) amplitude and resonancefrequencies will be monitored. At the end of the work ananalysis of the most important parameters of a model tunedto 2.45 GHz and will be presented.Index Terms ⎯ 2,4 GHz antenna, SMA Connector, CSTSoftware, Transmission Line Method.
APLICAÇÃO DA METODOLOGIA DE GESTÃO DE PROJETOS PMI NA GARANTIA DO CUMPRIMENTO DOS REQUISITOS E NA FINALIZAÇÃO DE TRABALHOS DE CONCLUSÃO DE CURSO DE GRADUAÇÃO
This article discusses the organizational aspectof a final course project in order to draft an analysis on thepossibility of using PMI methodology of ProjectManagement to assist in meeting the requirements related tocost, schedule and scope of academic work offered byeducational institutions. The focus of this work is the need ofthe stipulation of the figure of the project manager withinthe team and the practical use of the methodology andtechniques as a key to the planning, construction anddelivery of academic papers written.Index Terms ⎯ PMI, Final Course Project, Methodology,Project Management.
APLICAÇÃO DE HIBERNATE EM AULAS DE PROGRAMAÇÃO ORIENTADA A OBJETOS
The article demonstrates the principaldifficulties encountered by students in the context ofLaboratory of Object Oriented Programming classes, withregard to the mapping of entities and use of design patternDAO (Data Access Object). Thus, attempts to use aframework and not do the mapping manually. We propose asolution using Hibernate, which eliminates the need to useSQL, and promotes independence supplier database,reducing access to the database through the use of cachememory and also benefits systems with increased applicationperformance.Index Terms ⎯ Analytical model, Information Systems,Object orientation.
JOGOS DE GESTÃO E ESTRATÉGIA VOLTADOS PARA EDUCAÇÃO E APOIADOS EM LÓGICA PARACONSISTENTE ANOTADA EVIDENCIAL Eτ
Electronic games, unlike the notions thatunderlie the common sense, are not only used forentertainment, it is possible to identify them today, but alsorelated to education. Action games, specifically, are heavilybased on strategy and management and therefore insituations of decision making. In this sense, this articleassesses the possibility of collaboration EvidentialParaconsistent Annotated Logic E τ towards raising the levelof complexity of the games, especially with regard todecision-making by the player.Index Terms ⎯ Algorithm-Analyzer, Decision-Making,Education, Games.
DESENVOLVIMENTO DE UMA ARQUITETURA PARA DISTRIBUIÇÃO DE REALIDADE AUMENTADA NA WEB APLICADA AO ENSINO DE MOTORES DE CORRENTE CONTÍNUA
This work deals with the development of anarchitecture for distribution of Augmented Reality by Web.One of the great advantages of this architecture is the abilityto run the application directly into a Web browser throughthe use of Flartoolkit, Paperpervision3D, and Flash Playerfor running applications created with Flex 4.0 environment.The validation of the work was done through a case study,which was used in the developed environment for theteaching of DC motors. From this case study, we obtainedthe evaluation of students and professionals in education,and data for analyzing the performance of the developedarchitecture.Index Terms ⎯ Augmented Reality, DC Motor Learning,Distance Education, Distributed Environment, ElectricEngineering, FLARToolkit.
LINGUAGEM LOGO NO ENSINO DA GEOMETRIA: APLICAÇÕES EM EaD
Distance learning (EaD) is a teaching methodthat is growing because supports thestudents geographically distant from major centers. Thedevelopment of a distance-learning course is not a simpletask such as scanning printed materials and publish them onthe Internet. The development of a distance-learning courserequires several specialized professors aimed at thiseducation area. In this paper, we describe the process toimplement a distance-learning course using TelEduc as themain virtual learning environment for distance learners. Inaddition, we present the stages of building a distancelearning course, what tools were used during thedevelopment process and why we choose them.Index Terms – Distance Learning, virtual learningenvironment Designer Instructional activities map,StoryBoard, online course.
ANÁLISE DE VUNERABILIDADE DE CLOUD COMPUTER SOBRE A ÓTICA DA NBR ISO/IEC 27002
Today we witness the establishment of networks,enabled by the evolutionary progress of the web. The mainasset in this rise is Cloud Computing, also known as "CloudComputing". The concept expands from IT professionals toordinary users, such was his influence in daily life. Briefly,this technology model based on process and store dataremotely accessible via the Internet with servervirtualization. In this new paradigm identifies the followingquestion: Looking at Information Security, to ensure thatdata and information will remain confidential. This articlepresents a holistic view, however a summary of thevulnerability analysis of the concept, from the perspective ofISO 27002.Index Terms ⎯ Cloud Computer, ISO 27002, Security ofInformation.
UMA FERRAMENTA PARA ENSINO DE ARQUITETURA DE COMPUTADORES BASEADA EM ATORES UTILIZANDO O FRAMEWORK PTOLEMY
One of the most difficulties in theMicroelectronics field is find formed professionals. For thisformation many resources are necessary – human andmaterials – which most of the time, are costly. Thus, it isnecessary a solution accessible for institutions andresearchers. It should be also adaptable to their needs,adding escalability and dissemination to the formationprocess, without forget the quality. The objective of thiswork is to develop a tool for teaching Computer Architecturebased on Actor Models with the Ptolemy Framework. Thestudents will be able to model graphically and simulatedifferent architectures, as generate VHDL code to be testedin FPGAs. Actually the tool is in a initial version and theefforts are concentrated on the VHDL code generation. Thenext steps are finish the code generation and a mechanismfor the student verify if the proposed exercises were doneaccording to the teacher specification.Index Terms ⎯ Computer Architecture, Learning, Ptolemy,Actor-based models.
MAPAS CONCEITUAIS NO PROCESSO ENSINO-APRENDIZAGEM
Conceptual maps are resources used in teachingvarious areas of knowledge. This paper presents anapplication of Conceptual maps in the discipline ofExperimental Chemistry, proportioning a wide andretrospective reflection in the teaching-learning process,meanings of concepts and propositions involved. Theelaboration and application of the map takes intoconsideration theoretical references of Ausubel andMoreira, besides Becker who approaches epistemologicalconcepts and pedagogical models which permeate educatorspractices. This study shows that the hierarchical mapstructure and the pedagogical strategy choose,proportionate the comprehension and construction of thepresent knowledge into the discipline concepts. The use ofthe maps also allowed to show the practical and conceptualrelations between the disciplines of Experimental Chemistryand General Chemistry in conclusion, the study concludedthat conceptual maps application is appropriate for otherareas of knowledge, as well as proposed inter andtransdisciplinars.Index Terms ⎯ conceptual maps, conception epistemologic,effect learning,
DOCEXPRESS – IMPLEMENTAÇÃO DE UM SISTEMA PARA O GERENCIAMENTO ELETRÔNICO DE DOCUMENTOS
The DocExpress project has as a main goal tocentralize and to standardize the document management.The proposed system enables companies to save documentmodels, user files and digitalized archives. Besides that, thesystem enables to control the printed documents physicalfiling and provides a search interface, making it easier.Some standard models are available to the user. From thesemodels various personalized documents can be generated todifferent users, this process minimizes the time spent withthe document issue and makes the standardizing easier.The Doc Express system presents the benefit of filingdocuments electronically. This system also allows thegeneration of reports to help managers to take wellinformeddecisions.Keywords - electronic storage, EDMS (Eletronic DocumentManagement Systems), GED (Electronic DocumentManagement).
USO DO CONTROLE WII REMOTE COMO CURSOR PARA MANIPULAÇÃO DE OBJETOS TRIDIMENSIONAIS EM AMBIENTES DE REALIDADE VIRTUAL
This paper presents a proposal for developing ahuman-machine interface that allows the user to interactwith objects modeled in a virtual space using the Wii Remotecontrol of the video game Nintendo Wii. Thus, the inputdevice to capture data pass three informations instead oftwo, in contrast the utilization of the mouse. In possession ofthe accelerations the control sends to computer, it’s possibleto create a cursor to manipulate three-dimensional objectsin virtual environment. As a case of study, the image of thevirtual world can be projected on a screen and, for example,a Physics teacher can drag blocks, simulating a force on thebody, or even move a rope designed to harmonic motionsdemonstrations. As a second phase of the project, there’sgoing to be a replacement of the public demonstrationmediated by a projection screen for a immersive threedimensionalenvironment using a HMD device.Index Terms ⎯ Computer Graphics, Physics Learning,Virtual Reality, Wii Remote.
UTILIZANDO FERRAMENTAS DA WEB 2.0 PARA O SUPORTE AO ENSINO DOS CURSOS DE COMPUTAÇÃO
Proper treatment of knowledge is highlycomplex because of many factors, among them the fact ofknowledge is present in people in a non-structured andnon-explicit way. Thus a process of knowledgemanagement is necessary. To this end, the tools andtechnologies WEB 2.0 such as: RSS, Facebook, Twitter,Moodle, Podcast, Youtube and many others, are availablefor use and effective use of information resources.Through a case study, we identified the applicability ofthem to support the teaching of computing inundergraduate and graduate school, where they would dosome advantages that help to improve educationalprocesses through the man-machine interaction. The aimof this paper is to present a collaborative application ofeducational methods where the introduction ofinformation technology was considered a critical factorfor generating change and success in learning andinnovation.Index Terms ⎯ Knowledge Management, Web 2.0,Human-Machine Interaction.
DIFUSÃO DE TECNOLOGIA CAD E CNC COMO FERRAMENTA BÁSICA DE CRIAÇÃO E PRODUÇÃO EM PEQUENA ESCALA, ACESSÍVEL À COMUNIDADE.
The high competitiveness and the search for newtechnologies that differentiate the product from the project,require the use of new digital tools. The computer aideddesign - Computed Aided Design (CAD), with electronicmodeling, simulation, structural analysis and production,performed in a virtual environment through the applicationof specific software, are available but their use is stilllimited. There are various software available in languagesand extensions to industrial production which, from 3Dmodeling, they can manage through Computer NumericalControl - Computed Numerical Control (CNC) machiningcenters, laminating, stamping, mold making and otherprocesses productive. This project aims to encouragecreativity and entrepreneurship in the community throughthe provision of technology computer aided design - CAD,with a view to implementation of machining technology forcomputer numerical control - CNC, increasingly accessibleand low cost.Index Terms ⎯ CAD, CNC, application, creativity .
UbaTubeSat: MONTAGEM, INTEGRAÇÃO, TESTES, CODIFICAÇAO E LANÇAMENTO DE UM PICOSATÉLITE EDUCACIONAL COMO INDUTOR EM ENGENHARIA AEROESPACIAL
The teaching of Engineering in Brazil canbenefit from PBL (Problem-Based Learning). The pursuit fortechnical-scientific carriers is low even among those whoare already in the area as some give up for the lack ofbackground and motivation to finish it. The country startslacking qualified professionals on engineering and science.The present project aims at assembling, integrating, testing,coding, and launching a pico-satellite (750 grams) fromTubesat commercial kits. The work intends outreachingstudents for carriers on engineering, science andtechnology, mainly aerospace engineering. Induction forprospective incoming to carriers in related areas is achievedby correlating the curricula, the required skills and thepotential applications for pico satellite projects. The cost ofa Tubesat kit is relatively low and includes its launch by aNeptune 30 by March, 2011.Index Terms ⎯ Aerospace Engineering, Pico satellites,Problem-Based Learning, Curricula.
The prevention and control of environmentalimpacts caused by pesticides has become a subject ofnumerous studies due to concerns about the maintenance ofecosystems. The banning of some chemical insecticides andthe development of new biodegradable and its rational useare the most discussed issues when it comes to controllingpests. So the precautions to be taken and proper applicationof each specific product is only possible with knowledge ofaction and reactions that lead to such agents in theenvironment. This work aims to study the relationshipbetween efficiency and damaging impact on the environmentcaused by indiscriminate use of insecticides.Index Terms - Environmental impact. Insecticides. Pestcontrol.
USO DO MAPA CONCEITUAL NO DESENVOLVIMENTO DE OBJETOS DE APRENDIZAGEM PARA AMBIENTE VIRTUAL DE APRENDIZAGEM
In development of courses for DistanceEducation (DE), the contents organization and structuring isa big challenge. This article presents the use of ConceptualMaps like a cognitive strategy for acquisition andrepresentation of knowledge; also for the navigational‘hiperstructure’ of the virtual learning environment.Index Terms ⎯ Conceptual Map, Distance Education (DE),Learning Objetcts.
ENSINO DOS FUNDAMENTOS DO PROJETO DE ESTRUTURAS
In recent years, the modern technology ischanging the engineer's work. The engineer must know howto use the computer in a conscious manner to design andanalyze structures. The students should be able to designstructures, estimate the dimensions, make models, analyzeand verify the computer results. The scope of this work isshow how to teach the fundamentals of structural design.The concept of dialogical learning can be used in a practicalclass. Questions are made to stimulate the dialog. Thisteaching method is being practiced in Civil EngineeringCourse at Polytechnic School of the Federal University ofRio de Janeiro with great success both in practical classesas in the final course projects. This practice is veryimportant for the use of computers programs in a consciousway.Index Terms ⎯ dialogical classes, the engineer's work,fundamentals of structural design, modern technology.
JOGO EDUCACIONAL IMAN-AGE, COLOCANDO EM PRÁTICA O GERENCIAMENTO DE PROJETOS
Project management requires experience, whichis essential to the development team success. Therefore,experience is essential to conduct a successful project.Because most students do not have experience when theyengage in a real project, the IMan-Age game was created.IMan-Age enables the students to put into practice theproject management concepts, which were presented duringcourses focused on management or administration.Objective, time, budget, team and quality are importantfactors in every project. Finally, the player tends to bringhis/her own strategies up. In this way, the player is handedan important key to put the concepts into practice and togain experience.Index Terms ⎯ educational games, project development,project management.
AVALIAÇÃO DE FORMAÇÃO DE CAPITAL SOCIAL EM UM PROJETO REALIZADO NO ESTADO DE SÃO PAULO, BRASIL
The main purpose of the Sao Paulo AssociativeAgricultural Leadership Program was to increaseagricultural leaders with wide economic, political,institutional, and social vision of the modern world. TheLiderusp Program was sponsored by the CooperativeOrganization of Sao Paulo State, Learning Social Servicefor Cooperativism, and it was coordinated by professors ofthe University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Participantswere Engineers related to the agricultural sector (B.S. inGeneral Agriculture). In this study it was analyzed socialcapital formation, considering the variables: trust, civicparticipation and associationism. Questionnaires wereapplied in the beginning of the program and after 18months. Results suggests improving on trust; in terms oftrust on institutions, University received the best score inboth evaluations and the landless workers movement (MST)the worst, followed by political parties. In terms of civismvariable, answers suggested that participants became moreinterested in political questions.Index Terms ⎯ agricultural leaders; adult educationalprojects; leaders´ formation; rural leadership.
A APLICAÇÃO DA ELETRÔNICA DENTRO DA EDUCAÇÃO, POR MEIO DA CONSTRUÇÃO DE UM MONITOR DE VÍDEO DE BAIXA RESOLUÇÃO, COM DISCO DE VARREDURA MECÂNICA.
In times of growing innovations, many of thetechnologies available already present themselves ready forthe end user, making him increasingly unaccustomed withthe direct contact with their operations and electronics.Through the Experimental Research and Case Study, it waspossible to implement a project easily performed by thestudent. The aim of this paper is to present the constructionof a video monitor equipped with a low resolutionmechanical scan disk, which can be built with easilyobtainable parts, providing students with the minimumknowledge needed for the development of future projectsrelated to the course.Keywords ⎯ Electronic;, Education; monitor; video; lowresolution; mechanical scanning disc.
A EXPERIMENTAÇÃO ELETRÔNICA COMO PARA A IMPLEMENTAÇÃO DE SOFTWARE EMBARCADO EM INTEGRAÇÕES EDUCACIONAIS INTERDISCIPLINARES
In times of growing innovations, many of thetechnologies available already present themselves ready forthe end user, making him increasingly unaccustomed withthe direct contact with their operations and electronics.Through the Experimental Research and Case Study, it waspossible to implement a project easily performed by thestudent. This article aims to present the implementation ofEmbedded Software in an educational and interdisciplinarypoint of view, with the use of auxiliary components easilyobtainable, providing students with the minimum knowledgeneeded for the development of future projects related to thecourse.Keywords - Embedded Software, Electronics, experimental,integrations, educational, interdisciplinary.
ELABORAÇÃO DE UM PROTÓTIPO DE UM CARREGADOR DE BATERIAS COM PAINEL SOLAR AUTO-ORIENTÁVEL, BASEADO NA LÓGICA PARACONSISTENTE
The growing demand for devices capable tosolve most diversified problems has led many to an ongoingeffort to improve techniques and processes. It is alsonoticeable a great tendency to develop equipment capable ofmaintaining itself in a sustainable way, generating a lowenvironmental impact with optimized results. At this point,one important issue is the provision of electricity to placeswhere this is not avaliable. One solution often employed isthe use of generators moved by internal combustion engines,or even archaic lamps, generating a high environmentalimpact due to burning fossil fuels, with consequentproduction of carbon. Through the Bibliographic andExperimental Research, a device that meets the needsproposed was developed. This article presents the idea of acharger with a self-oriented solar panel, with independentoperation of the power grid, with compatible performance.Index Terms ⎯ Elaboration, Prototype, Charger, Self-Oriented, Battery, Paraconsistent Logic.
ELABORAÇÃO DE UM PROTÓTIPO DE SOFTWARE EMBARCADO E DE TEMPO REAL COMO FERRAMENTA SENSORIAL DE AUXÍLIO PARA CONTAGEM DE SÉRIES EM EXERCÍCIOS DE MUSCULAÇÃO
Exercise is important for health and welfareof human beings, although its high demand is driven byesthetics. Indicated, because it is an activity that bringsfaster results, strength training has a great demand ingyms. However, beginners in this physical activity areasked to define a design goal, so that a strength trainingplan is drawn up by the coaches. However, there are caseswhere there is no monitoring during implementation ofphysical activity that could jeopardize the results expectedat practice. To this end, a tool to aid in counting sensoryseries of bodybuilding exercises is necessary, allowinggreater attention of the practitioner and the discipline inthe activity, as well as maximizing the results against thegoals of the training.Index Terms ⎯ Sensory Tool, bodybuilding, EmbeddedSoftware and Real-Time.
PROPOSTA DE UTILIZAÇÃO DA GESTÃO ESTRATÉGICA DE PROCESSOS DE NÉGOCIO SOB FOCO DA METODOLOGIA 7S APLICADA EM UMA INSTITUIÇÃO DE ENSINO SUPERIOR
The objective of this paper is to present a studyon the strategic management of an institution of highereducation (IESP) based on the use of the methodology 7s.Though the article, will be demonstrated some ways toanalysis of information with focus in Strategy, Structure,Style, System, People, Values and Skills, that is in ainstitution and are used for model applied. The methodologywas to survey the existing documentation and informationheld by employees of the institution. Conclusion is presenteda model ideal as a proposal of a new project to increaseefficiency organizational and effectiveness in carrying outacademic activities of the institution, open ways for futuresworks of BPMN in other areas.Index Terms ⎯ Higher Education Institutions, processes,type 7s, Strategy, Structure, Style, System, People, Valuesand Skills.
INDICADORES DA PRODUÇÃO CIENTÍFICA SOBRE MORTALIDADE DE EMPRESAS
This paper presents indicators on scientificproduction in the area of deaths of enterprises: the evolutionof scientific production, the number of papers published bycountry, major scientific journals, research institutions andresearchers. Results show that the country with the largestnumber of publications is the United States, represented byHarvard University, and the most frequent key words werethe English expressions: bankruptcy, business failures andorganizational failure.Index Terms ⎯ bibliometrics, business failure, mortality ofcompanies.
ESTUDO DAS CONDIÇÕES DE SINGULARIDADE PRESENTES NOS MÉTODOS DE NEWTON E NEWTON DESACOPLADOS
This paper proposes the conditions ofsingularity present in the Jacobian matrix of Newtonmethod and the matrices L and Leq decoupled Newtonmethods when the tracing of P-V curves. To facilitate thisstudy, a continuation power flow using the equation of aline situated in the plane determined by the bus voltagemagnitude and loading factor variables of any bus,combined with a strategy of changing the coordinates of thecenter of the beam lines needed for cases in which there iscoincidence of singularities of both parameters: nodalvoltage magnitude and loading factor. The purpose is topresent a didactic way, through analysis of its determinants,which occurs around the region of maximum loading pointof power systems, as they relate to the problems ofsingularity or ill-conditioning.Index Terms ⎯ Continuation method, Decoupled powerflow, Parameterization techniques, Maximum load point,Jacobian matrix, P-V Curve.
ESTUDO PRELIMINAR DA SUSTENTABILIDADE AMBIENTAL DO ABC PAULISTA A PARTIR DA SÍNTESE EM EMERGIA
The great growth of the urban populationgenerates a great change in the life style, land use, energydemand and consequent environmental pressure. In thisway, studies related to environmental sustainability of urbansystems and the availability of natural resources are ofmajor importance. EMergy is considered to be a powerfultool to environmental accounting and measures both naturaland human resources to generate products and services. Theevaluation through eMergy synthesis of cities, states, nationsand its base resources provides large scale perspective toevaluation of environmental areas and can help selection ofpolicies for public benefit. This preliminary study applies theeMergy synthesis to evaluate the sustainability of the citiesthat compose the ABC Paulista, accounting the local freerenewable resources that give support to the cities.Index Terms ⎯ eMergy synthesis, environmentalaccounting, environmental sustainability, urban systems.
IMPLEMENTAÇÃO DE UM OBJETO DE APRENDIZAGEM POR MEIO DA REALIDADE VIRTUAL PARA O ENSINO DE MANUTENÇÃO DE COMPUTADORES
The Ministry of Education has encouraged the production ofeducational-digital content. In order to achieve it, this articleaims to develop a three-dimensional learning object throughVirtual Reality for teaching computer maintenance, inwhich, interactively, the student (user) will handle ahardware device such as a memory card and connect it to themotherboard. The software will lead the user to the properhandling due to static electricity and the correct connectionto the motherboard. Blender 3D and Python, both opensource softwares, will be used for 3D modeling and thenecessary animation programming of the object in thedevelopment of the project. This project is the beginning of awide range of objects to this area, thus being a close ally tothe teacher of computer maintenance and it could be usedboth inside the classroom and in distance education.Index Terms - Virtual Reality, Learning Object, Education.
IMPLEMENTAÇÃO DE UM SISTEMA DE IDENTIFICAÇÃO DE PLACAS DE VEÍCULOS AUTOMOTORES POR PROCESSAMENTO AUTOMÁTICO DE IMAGENS
The image recognition, such as objects andpeople, is a trivial and easy work when made by human, butwhen delegated to a computer system proves very difficultand complex. The use of computing resources from the areassuch as artificial intelligence and digital image processinghave facilitated the implementation of systems more robustand intelligent. This project aims at automatic recognition ofplates of motor vehicles to control the access of them in aprivate parking. The implementation will use Matlab forprocessing and image recognition plate. The system will beable to locate all the characters board the vehicle and latertaken to the processing of this image, recognize or notallowing access to parking, by comparing the processedimage is a database of plates allowed access.Index Terms ⎯ artificial intelligence, computer system,image recognition, Matlab.
PROPOSTA DE DIAGNÓSTICO PARA USO, INSTALAÇÃO E DESCARTE DE TRANSFORMADORES DE DISTRIBUIÇÃO RECUPERADOS
The purpose of this paper is to analyze thebehavior of three-phase distribution transformers whensubmitted to recovery, taking into consideration fixed andvariable electric losses considering the transformer as aconsumer unit to demonstrate the economical feasibility,especially those that do not modify the core. It has been usedroutine tests data obtained from a company that recover foran important power deliver. This paper also deals with thedisposal of the material considering environmental concerns,for a better use of natural resources. It is important tomention the fact that many transformers have alreadyoperated for more than 20 years. The recover allows thedeliver to provide energy to residential or rural low-incomeconsumer through a low investment with the construction ofnew electric power grid.Index Terms ⎯ discard electric losses, transformers reformor recovered, economical feasibility.
UM ESTUDO SOBRE A IMPLEMENTAÇÃO DE UM DICIONÁRIO DE TRADUÇÃO PORTUGUES-INGLÊS ATRAVÉS DE UM SISTEMA DE RECONHECIMENTO DE VOZ
The study of automatic speech recognition(ASR) due to its versatility and the wide range ofapplications is an area that fascinates researchers aroundthe world, arousing great interest strategic-commercial.Given the increasing need of information exchange betweenman and machine, and due to market pressure to simplifyand humanize the relationship can be predicted that thevoice is the main form of communication human-machine inthe future. For this it is necessary to investigate the physicalcharacteristics of the voice, and its relation to speechperception. The project in question aims to developmentsoftware capable of capturing a voice through the word bysending it to the system where its translation into Englishappears on the computer monitor. With a focus on meetingthe needs of users including the deaf and disabled people,we expect the best possible results.Index Terms ⎯ communication human-machine, speechperception, speech recognition, translation.
IMPLEMENTAÇÃO DE UM SISTEMA DE COLETA SELETIVA INTELIGENTE CAPAZ DE RECONHECER O MATERIAL A SER DESCARTADO E INDICAR A LIXEIRA CORRETA
IMPLEMENTAÇÃO DE UM APLICATIVO DE OBJETO APRENDIZAGEM POR MEIO DA REALIDADE AUMENTADA NO AUXÍLIO À EDUCAÇÃO
This work aims the development of the learningobject by augmented reality that raise iteration betweenstudent and the computer in the computer maintenancediscipline. The restrict number of learning objects anditerative games applied to computer maintenance disciplinein educational scope to justify the project developmentallows that student had contact with the computer’speripherical to can identifying, to recognize, to analyze andto resolve a virtual defect. The software is presented as agame in that student to handle correcting an object toreceive points and to advance to next phase. On thecontrary, the user to have been advises about to the errorand to will receive instructions to put forward to next phase.Through to Virtual Quiz the teacher will can to aid thestudent to fix and to expansion your knowledge and to use asevaluating activity to supply a more content of the discipline.Index Terms ⎯ Augmented reality, Learning object, VirtualQuiz.
IMPLEMENTAÇÃO DE UM APLICATIVO UTILIZANDO COMPUTAÇÃO GRÁFICA NO AUXÍLIO AO APRENDIZADO DA QUIMICA ORGÂNICA
This work aims to develop an application thatassists in teaching organic chemistry, specifically theisomers, using animation software implemented with AbodeFlash and 3D Studio Max The difficulties encounteredduring the teaching of chemistry in general, justify thedevelopment of this application. That is, the goal is thatstudents can tell the difference between two or moremolecules that have the same molecular formula butdifferent structural formulas, differentiating each type ofconstitutional isomerism, geometric and optical. Besides theanimations showing these differences, short videos will betransmitted, allowing user interaction through buttons,allowing, for example, actions like turning a molecule.Using the tool the teacher can convey to students what isoften considered difficult because it requires the effort ofimagination.Index Terms ⎯ 3D Studio Max, molecular formula, organicchemistry, structural formula.
MULHERES, SUCESSO E CARREIRA EM TECNOLOGIA: É POSSÍVEL?
Since little boys and girls are often taught todivide the world between male and female areas. The resultis that, years later, some sectors are dominated by men andwomen. One area that shows most of this phenomenon is thearea of technology, in which the female presence is scarce.To compete on equal terms with men, women need, oftengoing out late work hours, work more weekends, dodge thepressures placed (husband, children, family, home care,jokes and harassment from colleagues, boycott of his work,etc.). Who overcomes all this, is valued precisely because ofthat has feminine characteristics: sensitivity, teamwork,emotional quotient, etc. Although small, there is apercentage of women in technology that overcomes theobstacles and does very well.Index Terms ⎯ Women, men, leardership, science,profession.
CONSTRUÇÃO DE UM CENTRO DE ENGENHARIA DA MOBILIDADE
The paper describes the experience of theFederal University of Santa Catarina – UFSC, Brazil, in theelaboration and the implementation of the new centre ofMobility Engineering Centre. Aspects related to the projectand the circumstances which led UFSC to create anothercenter outside the main campus is presented. The mainreason behind this venture is the great national demand forprofessionals in various field of Mobility Engineering.Areas such as, automobilistics, railway, mecatronic, naval,aerospace and aeronautical, infrastructure and logisticengineering. All these specializations is concentrated in thenew campus which is situated en the city of Joinville whichis about 180 km from the main UFSC-campus. The lessonslearned from the administrative and pedagogicalexperiences involved in the implementation of the new centresince 2009 is discussed. Other relevant aspects is also bepresented.Index Terms ⎯ Administrative and pedagogicalexperiences, Mobility Engineering; administrative andpedagogical experiences.
ABORDAGENS TEMÁTICAS PARA VISITA MONITORADA EM BACIAS HIDROGRÁFICAS: EXPERIÊNCIA DE UM MINI-CURSO
In Brazil, the National Water Resources Policyprovides as a general guideline that its implementationshould be linked to regional, state and national planning;integrated to environmental management, and suited to thephysical, biological, demographic, economic, social andcultural diversities of the various Brazilianregions. Knowing the planning unit bounded by a watershedin a socio-cultural curriculum approach, having as mainreference Paulo Freire, has allowed us to discuss in anintegrated and dynamic form, issues of joint responsibility,joint participation and co-management processes, factorsthat treat the watershed as the locus where not onlydecisions occur, but participation and experience ofcommunities, reflecting the systemic effects of these unifyingactions of environmental processes and humaninfluences. This paper aims to share the experience in amini-course discussing the prospects for a guided tour whichtakes as a guideline Environmental Sustainability anddemocratic processes of decision making.Index Terms ⎯ Environmental Education, Social andEnvironmental Sustainability, Watershed.
MATEMÁTICA FINANCEIRA E CURRÍCULO NO CONTEXTO DOS PARÂMETROS CURRICULARES NACIONAIS
This research aims to discuss and highlight theimportance of Financial Education in High SchoolMathematics and Technical Education, taking into accountissues relating to curriculum, the National CurricularParameters (PCN's) established by the MEC, as well as thedemands of the world work for professionals in businessesand communities. Develop educational strategies,curriculum and teaching that take the teaching ofmathematics for most students, especially in courses ofprofessional profile, has been a challenge for educators andeducation managers, with a view to provide the fulldevelopment of young people in the Brazilian educationalcontext. Enhance curricula and educational practices inprimary education schools, including the Brazilian studentsand workers in the world of financial mathematics, agenerous and pleasant, has the meaning of entering asignificant portion of our population in the environment ofnumerical financial and economic life of our society.Index Terms - Mathematics Education; Teaching;Curriculum; PCN; Mathematics Financial.
PROCESSO DE FORMAÇÃO DE PROFESSORES TUTORES NA ÁREA DE TECNOLOGIA PARA DISCIPLINAS ONLINE DE CURSOS DE GRADUAÇÃO PRESENCIAIS
The theme of the work is the education of tutorteachers in the Technology area. Considering that the tutorsteach the same disciplines of the regular courses, besidesbeing professionals of the Technology area, the educationwas organized from a pedagogical perspective, prioritizingthe knowledge obtained in the regular teaching. Initially, thecategories of online mediation practices were defined.Based on a systematic study of specific literature, thefollowing issues were prioritized: theoretical, technical,pedagogical, technological competences and on-lineeducation. These competences were according to theprofessionals. The workshops´ pedagogical work wasoriented by renewed educational theories, centered on thesocial-constructive approach, prioritizing the experiencesharing and the collective building of new knowledge. As aresult of the regular educational process a PracticeCommunity was established in the virtual environment usedby the tutors, to share the good practices and add value tothe professional´s tacit knowledge.Index Terms ⎯ ambiente virtual de aprendizagem,disciplina on-line, material didático, tutoria.
DISTRIBUIÇÃO DINÂMICA DE ELEVADORES PARA UM CONJUNTO DE ANDARES UTILIZANDO LÓGICA PARACONSISTENTE ANOTADA EVIDENCIAL Eτ
Starting from a scene-situation within whichidentifies not satisfy the demand in the use of elevators, itwas determined as problem in this study the question of howto distribute the service lifts to a set of stories so that theresulting dynamics meets the demand placed on thesituation. Thus, the use of Evidential ParaconsistentAnnotated Logic E τ is primary to determine which floorsdemand greater access, enabling the service to thesatisfaction of needs for access. For the investigation of thishypothesis was carried out not only the lifting of contextinformation as well as explicit use has been made of theAlgorithm-analyzer in decision making, searching for theclassification by Average Wait Time lift..Index Terms ⎯ Evidential Paraconsistent Annotated LogicE τ, Algorithm Para-Analyzer, Decision Making.
O PAPEL DO PROFESSOR NO ENSINO VIA TV DIGITAL
The production of educational content toDigital Television is quite complex and involves a team ofexperts in various fields. We can identify variousprofessional profiles required by the media industry. Amongthem, the technological profile (engineers, systems analysts,among others), the profile-related content (writers, teachers,journalists, graphic artists, instructional designers), theprofile related to the production (business and technicalaudio and video graphic arts technicians and others), theprofile advertising and content management (advertising,marketing professionals and management personnel,publishers etc.) and pattern of development of content andmedia (computer game designers, developers, researchersand content, writers and graphic editors, etc.). In thisscenario, the figure of the educational content producerearns an unprecedented importance, since he must masterthe workings and language of this new communicationplatform.Index Terms ⎯ Digital TV, Distance Learning, Interactivity
LABORATÓRIO REMOTO PARA ATIVIDADES DE E-LEARNING
This paper presents an E-learning portal thatintegrates several features aiming to improve the teaching ofElectrical Engineering. It has an environment forvideoconferencing, access to a robotic webcam and otherfeatures traditionally used in similar widespreadapplications. It is highlighted the design and implementationof a Power Quality Laboratory for remote access viaInternet, LRQEE. The Laboratory has several resourcesaiming flexibility and agility in integration of differenteducational institutions. It, therefore, contributes to theevolution of learning and rationalization of resources,avoiding duplication of equipment, especially those morespecific and more expensive. It makes some equipmentaccessible such as programmable harmonic sources, dataacquisition systems, sensors and drive configurations ofelectric loads. All procedures are performed remotely usinga graphical interface, thus becoming an important tool tosupport collaborative learning with practical experimentsconducted at distance, aiming to consolidate the learningprocess.Index Terms - E-learning, Remote Laboratory, EducationalTechnology.
INTERATIVIDADE PROPORCIONADA PELOS AMBIENTES VIRTUAIS DE APRENDIZAGEM
Teachers seek the technology artifacts to makethe teaching and learning process more meaningful. VirtualLearning Environments (AVA) are configured as sharedspaces for interaction, support the construction, integrationand information exchange among students. These boost therole of the teacher as systematizing of experiences,opportunities for multiple tracing experiments andexpression, provoking situations and constructing pathways[1]. However, adopting a virtual environment is providingnew ways to think about, productions, looks in a constructivecollective circle that allows access and connections withcultures. To discuss the interface and the ability to designAVAs interaction that we can not refute the thinking from theconcept of "interactivity". This paper presents the results ofa research that explores the Moodle AVA, Teleduc,Eduquito, performing a comparative analysis of the toolsfrom the point of view of interactivity. In order to encourageand develop collaborative and cooperative work.Index Terms ⎯ Interactivity, Virtual LearningEnvironments.
UTILIZAÇÃO DO MATLAB® COMO FERRAMENTA DE SIMULAÇÃO PARA RETIFICADORES MULTIPULSOS
Simulation tools are widely used inseveral fields of engineering. Matlab ® beyond presents ahigh level programming language, it shows a powerful toolfor simulation. Currently, the subject "Power Quality" hasbeen increasingly exploited. Multipulse rectifiers arepresented as a passive technique for correction of powerfactor and reduced harmonic content injected into theelectrical mains. The proposal of this work is to present thestudy of some rectifier topologies, isolated and non-isolatedfor both 12 and 18-pulse rectifiers. The main challenge ofthis work is helping to introduce the Matlab ® simulationtools in the multipulse rectifiers and teaching it in a simpleand didactic manner. Simulation results of the voltage andcurrent waveforms for some rectifier circuit topologies arepresented, as well as results of harmonic analysis forcurrents in the mains.Index Terms ⎯ Simulation, Matlab, multipulse converters,power factor corrections, low THD.
APLICATIVO PARA PROJETO E SIMULAÇÃO DE RETIFICADORES MULTIPULSOS UTILIZANDO A LINGUAGEM DE PROGRAMAÇÃO DELPHI.
Multipulse rectifiers can be used as apassive technique of Power Factor correction and to reducethe content harmonic injected in the electrical mains. Theserectifier topologies can be isolated or non-isolated; howeverthe non-isolated topologies present the advantage ofreducing the weight and volume of the structure. In thispaper, a brief theoretical study of the 12 and 18 pulsesconverters with differential connections of autotransformersis presented. However, a mathematical study was realizedfor the development, through the Delphi programminglanguage, to design and simulation of multipulse rectifiers.This application become easy and fast the design andsimulation of the multipulse rectifiers, that using differentialconnections of the transformers. This purpose is developedfor students who not know the structures and neither othersimulation tool.Index Terms ⎯ Delphi program, multipulse converters,power factor corrections, low THD.
BANCADA PARA MONITORAMENTO DO CONSUMO DE ENERGIA E GERÊNCIA DE REDE DE SENSORES SEM FIO UTILIZANDO PROTOCOLO SNMP
In this paper we will cover the use of thenetwork management protocol SNMP - Simple NetworkManagement Protocol - as a new paradigm applied towireless sensor networks, in order to facilitate the reading ofvarious magnitudes in bench, including the energyconsumption. The main objective is to describe a possiblearchitecture for managing hierarchical sensor network,using intermediate element, or proxy manager, in which isactually embedded the SNMP agent.Index Terms ⎯ SNMP, WSN , Proxy Manager.
PROJETO DE BANCADA DE TESTES PARA ESTUDOS EM TRANSMISSÕES WI-FI
This work describes the construction of a testworkbench on witch several Wi-Fi parameters andmanagement data can be obtained and made available toIEEE802.11 network management tools. For this, softwareand hardware architecture is used and a Wi-Fi network ismonitored, management data are stored in a databaseavailable to be used by some application. This architecturehas total control over all user connections, includingauthentication, connection finish, connection monitoring interms of bandwidth and allocation of different bandwidths tothe users. Whith this framework, management tools canproactively act to limit users traffic based in somemanagement criteria (i. e. gold, silver or bronze users; if theuser is an offending for the network or not).Index Terms ⎯ IEEE802.11, Wi-Fi, telecommunicationsnetwork Management, QoS, Quality of Service, Bandwidth.
METODOLOGIA PARA MAPEAMENTO DO CONSUMO DE ENERGIA EM REDES DE TELECOMUNICAÇÕES
This work is about the development andspecification of a test bench aiming to assess the parametersof energy consumption in equipments of telecommunicationsnetwork and, at the same time, check the parameters ofservice quality offered by the network. For this purpose, anetwork with two computers, a wireless router and anetwork of sensors is used as a basis to measure the energyconsumption of the equipments. Through this approach, itwill be possible to subject this network to various trafficconditions, in order to check the energy consumption of thenetwork equipments involved in the experiment. Theimplementation allows to demonstrate technically anddidactically that the energy consumption varies dependingon the conditions of data transmission, i.e., in relation tonoise, packet loss and other phenomena known in excess atthe time of communication.Keywords - energy consumption, telecommunicationsnetwork, quality of service, electric power.
CARACTERIZAÇÃO DA UTILIZAÇÃO E DAS ESTRATÉGIAS EDUCACIONAIS PERTINENTES ÀS REDES SOCIAIS NO ENSINO SUPERIOR: SUBSÍDIOS PARA UMA PROPOSTA DE IMPLANTAÇÃO EM DISCIPLINAS DE CURSOS DAS CIÊNCIAS EXATAS
Nowardays, in the cultural context ofconnectivity, accessibility, the growing use of mobile devicesand the availability of wireless networks facilitate andenhance communication between people, enabling theconfiguration of social networks. This kind of structure,based in the social capital, can include contemporaryeducational proposals and establishes learning networks.This requires the formulation of a use strategy forundergraduate courses of exact sciences. In this sense, thepresent study was based on the mapping of the use of socialnetworks in Higher Education Institutions in Brazil andglobal context, which resulted in categorization andevaluation of proposals, as well as the technologies andapplications involved. Based on these results was developeda rubric to help teachers and educational administrators inthe process of deploying and maintaining learning networksin the educational environment.Index Terms ⎯ social networks, undergraduate courses,educational strategies, rubrics.
ESCRITA ONLINE - FUTUROS ENGENHEIROS COM DESEMPENHO LINGUÍSTICO SATISFATÓRIO
This work presents the Online Writing PracticeCourse, which was developed for undergraduate students ofCivil, Chemical and Environmental Engineering at CentroUniversitário do Leste de Minas Gerais. The course aims toimprove reading and writing skills. The need for it was madeclear by the students’ shortcomings in writing their seniorresearch assignments. Students who take the course use theMoodle platform with methodology specially developed fordistance education with the possibility of teacher assistance.Students write several kinds of texts and do exercises inspecific problems of vocabulary and grammar. The coursealso encourages students to broaden their horizons, sincethey are expected to use virtual libraries, videos, museums,art galleries, periodicals and social networks.Index Terms ⎯ online text, online writing, Portuguese,engineer, language development in engineering.
METODOLOGIA DE ENSINO BASEADA NA PESQUISA DE APLICAÇÕES DE EQUAÇÕES DIFERENCIAIS ORDINÁRIAS NO CURSO DE ENGENHARIA
This paper reports an experience in theclassroom in the discipline of ordinary differential equationscourses in computer engineering, electrical engineering,civil engineering and mechanical engineering at the FederalTechnological University of Paraná, Pato Branco campus.In this course we dealt with a teaching methodology basedon the development of a research in the area of interest togroups of students placed in the context of mathematicalmodels of ordinary differential equations. The results weresatisfactory with regard to teaching and learning of studentsmeeting the proposed objectives of the course.Index Terms ⎯ ordinary differential equations, teachingmethodology, mathematical models, research.
MODELO DE DISCIPLINA DE SISTEMA DE INFORMAÇÃO PARA ENGENHARIA DE PRODUÇÃO: INOVAÇÃO EM TECNOLOGIA E METODOLOGIA
This article presents an evolution in the modelof courses in Information System for ProductionEngineering seeking a practical vision through thedevelopment of a real system for a real business. Thisevolution can be seen mainly in two axes: the technology -with the adoption of Web technology as a basis for thecourse and the use of free and open software as tools formaking the information systems viable; and themethodology - with the adoption of tools, also of free andopen software, for the creation of an environment ofproject management making possible to simulate theactual environment and the management of the projectswhich are the information systems developed by thestudents. The current structure of the course that includestheoretical lectures and laboratory is presented andcompared with the previous structure. In addition, somefuture improvements are indicated.Index Terms ⎯ production engineering, informationsystem course model, free and open software, projectmanagement.
POTENCIALIZANDO A DINÂMICA DO APRENDIZADO ATRAVÉS DE MODELAMENTO E GESTÃO DOS COMPORTAMENTOS E DAS RELAÇÕES PSICOSSOCIAIS POR MEIO DA MEMÉTICA E DA TEORIA DOS JOGOS
In despite of the tremendous advances in theresources and technologies of interpersonal communicationavailable today, when it comes to dealing with unstructuredinformation, which covers most of the human knowledge, theeffectiveness of the benefits is closely linked to thedialectical interactions between the participants [16]. Whenthe focus comes to distance learning process or any kind ofdistance intellectual or dialectical interaction, as stated byReynolds [19] , severe limitations remain in force due to thedifferences in the behavioral characteristics of theparticipants. In these cases, the effectiveness is still far froma minimally adequate standard. This paper suggests adynamic management approach based on concepts ofMemetics and Game Theory modeling and simulation,offering proposals with the potential to mitigate many ofthese restrictions, through the induction of so-calledcooperative and altruistic behaviors in the social attitude ofthe participants.Palavras-Chave ⎯- Aprendizagem Colaborativa, AutômatosCelulares, Simulação, Teoria dos Jogos, Memética.
APLICAÇÃO DE ESTRATÉGIAS DE APRENDIZAGEM AUTORREGULADA EM ALUNOS DA GRADUAÇÃO, PÓS-GRADUAÇÃO E ESPECIALIZAÇÃO DA ENGENHARIA CIVIL DA UNIVERSIDADE ESTADUAL DE CAMPINAS - UNICAMP
This paper aims at the implementation oflearning strategies for undergraduate, graduate, andspecialization students of Civil Engineering ofUniversidade Estadual de Campinas – Unicamp. Aquestionnaire “Scale of Evaluation of learning Strategies”was administered in the first term of 2010, aiming atidentifying the student´s cognitive and metacognitivestrategies, which together with their grades make it possibleto understand the student performance in that term. In 2011this questionnaire will be administered in the same courses,and the teachers, with the current strategies of the students,will be able to organize interviews, launching the Diagnose-Phase, aiming at gathering the student´s motivationaldifficulties, and strategies. In the Development-Phase, theteacher will teach new strategies and will reinforce thecurrent ones. The project aims at strengthening the capacityof the student by increasing his strategy series making himable to use self-regulation resources.Index Terms ⎯ Self-Regulated Learning, Learningstrategies, Engineering Learning, Engineering Education.
REDES DE KOHONEN COMO MECANISMO DE ADAPTATIVIDADE DE OBJETOS DE APRENDIZAGEM: UMA APLICAÇÃO DE AUXÍLIO A AMBIENTES DE APRENDIZAGEM VIRTUAL
Students that use Learning ContentManagement Systems may have some problems concerningthe lack of incentive to an education that leads them toreflect about their own reality. Due to most part of LCMS, ingeneral, do not permit dynamic content adaption,educational process aid by computers using LCMS, are insome cases characterized by an uncontextualized learningthat diminish student’s potential for reflection. Thus, it isnecessary to have some mechanisms that could help theadaptation to student’s cultural context, leading to ameaningful learning. In the actual scenario, leaning objectsdelivered by LCMS do not necessarily reflect the realexpectation of students concerning their necessities aboutthe content. In this way, this work focuses a support adaptivearchitecture, applied to Learning Content ManagementSystem. Self Organizing Maps are used to create an adaptiveconnectable framework that helps LCMS in the deliveringcontent task.Index Terms ⎯ Meaningful Learning, Self OrganizingMaps, Konets, Learning Content Management Systems.
USOS ESPECÍFICOS, APLICAÇÕES E CONTROLE AMBIENTAL DE INSETICIDAS
MANCAIS AEROSTÁTICOS: DO SEU PROJETO À SUA UTILIZAÇÃO - UMA EXPERIÊNCIA INTERDISCIPLINAR
This work presents a methodological experimentproject in order to promote the integration of disciplinesExperimental Physics, Technical Design and construction ofmachines, according to a cognitive approach, aiming asignificant learning of the concepts discussed in thementioned disciplines, aiming the interdisciplinary. Theequipment studied in this methodological experiment is partof the tools for the determination of the moment of inertia ofa body of circular form in the discipline ExperimentalPhysics. The proposed work to be presented to the studentwill be an analysis of the tools in details, including theproject, calculations and the design of their parts thatconstitute it, culminating with the use of equipment andchecking their effectiveness.Index Terms - construction of machines, interdisciplinary,learning.
USO DAS TIC’s NO PROCESSO DE ENSINO E APRENDIZAGEM EM CURSOS DE FORMAÇÃO PROFISSIONAL: DESAFIOS E POSSIBILIDADES
The Information and CommunicationTechnologies (ICT) has influenced the way we perceive theworld. They are seen as effective instruments for promotingan inclusive education and focused on the development ofthe subject responsible for the transformation of the realitythat surrounds him. The proposal of actions linked to thepedagogical projects of higher education courses invocational teaching practices seem to be an effectiveway that maximizes the use of these technologies to promotecollaborative learning. This paper presents a proposedmodel of organization of interactive content - basedconstructivist approach that can help maximize the benefitsthat Web 2.0 tools brings for the process of teaching andlearning.Index Terms ⎯ Collaborative Learning, CollectiveConstruction of Knowledge , Vocational Training,Pedagogical Practices.
USO DE FERRAMENTAS EAD NO ENSINO PRESENCIAL: POLÍTICA DE INCENTIVO DO CENTRO DE CIÊNCIAS EXATAS E TECNOLOGIA DA UFSCAR
This paper overviews the distance learningefforts at the Federal University of São Carlos. Both - thedistance learning undergraduate curses, and the use ofdistance learning tools in support of regular courses – aredescribed. The paper reports case studies on the use ofdistance learning tools and methods, at some other Brazilianuniversities. It is also presented the policy, proposed by theScience & Technology Centre, to foster the use of distancelearning tools and methods at the Federal University of SãoCarlos. Positive results observed till this moment are alsoreported.Index Terms ⎯ Distance learning tools, CCET, UFSCar.
AVALIAÇÃO DOS IMPACTOS GERADOS NO SETOR PRODUTIVO DEVIDO À INCOMPREENSÃO DO CONCEITO DE SUSTENTABILIDADE
Sustainability, for still being a relatively newconcept, causes great confusion when compared withsustainable development and practical toolsused in environmental management, for example,cleaner production. However, the correct understandingof these concepts is vital to its application both indevelopment of production processes, but also forimprovement of existing ones. This work seeks to showhow these concepts are presented and perceived by thestudents of technology and professionals, and evaluateas the professional environment, the impactsmisunderstanding or lack of knowledge in the process ofstrategic decision making in business of electronicssector.Index Terms – sustainability, sustainable development,cleaner production, industrial ecology.
APRENDIZADO SITUADO NA WEB: A CONSTRUÇÃO DE NARRATIVAS NO SITE CYBERCHASE
The learning process based on SituatedCognition is the result of contextualized activities, whereknowledge is effectively developed when individuals create,interpret and discuss what they are doing. It is a social andconstant process, where people learn while they interact in acommunity of practice. The way to build communities foundby society has always been through the media of narrative.In a hypermedia environment, user participation iseffectively active, so that they interfere in the outcome of thestory. Thus, the user has the possibility to experienceaesthetic categories that provide more interaction. In thiscontext, the aim was to ascertain which of these narrativeelements make up the structure of the Cyberchase website,whose narrative content is geared to the learning ofmathematics by children. We conducted a case study whichallows a broad and detailed knowledge of the objects.Index Terms ⎯ Storytelling, Situated Cognition Theory,Learning, Hypermedia.
CONCEITOS DE GESTÃO DE PROJETOS APRESENTADOS ATRAVÉS DE BRINCADEIRA DE CRIANÇA
The need to adopt practices engineering in theconstruction of any software became apparent, but notenough to simply choose one of the many available modelsfor success. From an exploratory research it was found amarked degree of rejection by the participants of softwareprojects, to learn and use methods and methodologies inview of the difficulty of understanding the documentsprovided. This proposal seeks to mitigate the resistance tothe use of an existing model in a playful manner. Weadopted the strategy of creating case studies, using pieces oflego for building robots, where participants undergo threephases: chaotic level, level and level of managed processimprovement. The conclusion of the case studies showed agradual evolution in meeting the requirements andacceptance of the importance of project management byparticipants from the second phase.Index Terms ⎯ Project Management, Project ManagementConcepts, Software Crisis.
SISTEMA ROBOWEB PARA CONTROLE À DISTÂNCIA
Researches involving remote control of roboticarms offer a promising area of study. In this paper, wepresent RoboWeb as a web interface and system able tocontrol the robot arm through the web. The main goal is todemystify the remote control of agents for students ineducation and engineering. Many remote control tests usingRobix RCS-6 in LIC have demonstrated full remote controlof the robotic arm in the web interface by the user.Index Terms ⎯ Robix, Remote Control, Web Interface,Robotic Artifact.
MODELO DE NEGÓCIO DE SOFTWARE: ANÁLISE DE INOVAÇÃO NO CASO BRASILEIRO
This article is centered on the discussion aboutthe possibilities of innovation in the brazilian softwareindustry given its importance globally. Thus, besides seekinga satisfactory understanding of aspects of innovation, is alsodirected to the understanding of the particular nationalcontext in relation to the environments of other countries,especially the non-core. It is therefore that,methodologically, it is a comparative study based on themodels adopted by India, Israel and Ireland, based onliterature. Without intending to exhaust the discussions onthe subject, came to a first approximation of the possibilitiesoffered by the Brazilian reality, taking advantage of theexperience of the cases investigated.Index Terms ⎯ Free Software, Open Source, Public Policy.
USIVOX: SISTEMA DE TRATAMENTO DE RUÍDOS E RECONHECIMENTO DE COMANDOS DE VOZ
A voice recognition system is a computationalsystem that encodes words or phrases spoken by the user intext on the screen. In this paper, we present UsiVox as resultof a cooperation project between two institutions with theaim of developing a voice recognition system to be appliedin a factory. Using LicVox as the filter of separationalgorithm of power spectrum to be applied in high noiseenvironments, the UsiVox filters the user voice signals inorder to obtain the most promising sound before wordUsiVox recognition - processing and interpretation of voicesignal. The results showed that the proposed system andfilter recognizes the voice signal at 22KHz and classifies itbased on a grammar file to trigger a proposed action.Index Terms ⎯ Voice recognition. API Java Speech.UsiVox, LicVox .
CN2e - INDUCTION RULES FOR EXECUTABLE CODE
CN2 is a tool designed to induce a list of rules(pseudo-codes) from training sets. It represents an efficientinduction engine of data into simple and comprehensibleproduction rules. The CN2e - Induction Rules for ExecutableCode - is a new project that automatically encodes thoserules encoded as pseudo-code from CN2 into C language.The CN2e advantages are on the right and fast way toencode pseudo-code to C language without expertprogramming knowledge, and a fast encoding free of bugs.Tests comparing several sorts of programmers and differentpseudo-codes showed CN2e as the fast and secure way toencode pseudo-codes.Index Terms ⎯ Rule Induction, Expert Systems, Knowledgebase, Intelligent Systems.
PORTAL DE PERIÓDICOS ELETRÔNICOS DA UFRN: UM ESTUDO DE CASO DE GESTÃO DE PUBLICAÇÕES ELETRÔNICAS ATRAVÉS DO SISTEMA ELETRÔNICO DE EDITORAÇÃO DE REVISTAS
Since middle 90’s, electronic scientific journaland periodicals have obtained considerable interest forresearchers and scientific community in general, whichsearch for an alternative to publish your scientific papers ina most efficient way instead of traditional printed paperbasedapproaches. Despite electronic publishing can offer anumber of advantages, as fast publishing, the editorialprocess of scientific journal and periodicals include acomplex standard procedure, which requires a use of amanagement and publishing system. This work describes theuse of the Electronic Publishing System for Magazines inelectronic journals management at the Federal University ofRio Grande do Norte, in Brazil. Initially, we described theprocess of adoption of this platform by periodic Mneme,pioneer in the use of these technologies in our institution.Then, we presented the extension of this platform to otherinstitution periodicals, showing the advantages of using thistool in the performance of publishing activities.Index Terms ⎯ electronic publishing, journal managementand publishing system, Open Journal System, scientificpublishing.
PROPOSTA DE MÉTODO DE DESENVOLVIMENTO DE MÓDULO MASTER DE JOGOS DE EMPRESAS
This paper aims to help teachers and studentsby using an easy method to create simple and complexmaster models, which enables in the end of its developmentthe following topics: specification for software developmentin business games, ease of model modify and review, cleardocumentation of knowledge applied, as well as testabilityand its limited use before the development of a specificplatform. In order to develop this study, it was done a surveythrough literature about the using of business games, alsoknown classifications, and its characteristics. Also wasanalyzed the case development of the new gaming platform‘Desafio Sebrae’. The two studies led to a proposal that hasbeen tested and refined during the development of anexperimental game. At the end of this, the final proposal wasdrawn up.Index Terms ⎯ Business games, educational tools, gamemethodology, serious games.
DESENVOLVIMENTO DE UMA INTERFACE EDUCACIONAL PARA TREINAMENTO EM CIRCUITOS INTEGRADOS ATRAVÉS DE VIRTUALIZAÇÃO
The semiconductor area is a strategic priority inour country because of its economic relevance. Severalstudies and actions are implemented through the FederalGovernment in order to develop this area. However, topromote the growth of the sector, it is necessary to overcomethe present situation of shortage of professionals,laboratories and licensed tools. Our proposal is to create anew interface for teaching distance learning projects in ICsto meet the needs of design firms and educationalinstitutions and research. In addition to personalized servicefor students of engineering and computing, the proposalincludes virtualization tools with mentoring and monitoringof the teacher, concentrating on more expensive licensescenters use and sharing of banking licenses over thenetwork, enabling an increase in the number of trainedprofessionals and increased competitiveness of domesticindustry. Initial experiments have demonstrated thefeasibility of this solution.Keywords - Semiconductors, Training, Virtualization.
ESPAÇO EDIFICADO E A CONSTRUÇÃO DE UMA SOCIEDADE INCLUSIVA
The objective of this work reflects upon theindividual built environment as one of the basis for theconstruction of an inclusive society also the relation betweenthe person and the environment itself with the possibility ofsocial interaction with an aim to the development ofactivities with proper conditions of autonomy andsecurity.The basics of the World Health Organization(WHO) and Brazilian legislation of accessibility: ahandicapped person or handicapped environment? Thepresent anthropometrical standards that incorporate thediversity of human characteristics represent the change ofparadigms as regards to the previous prototype guidingprojective exclusive conceptions. Social responsibility andqualification for the professional duty, engineers, architectsand town planners are faced with the current projectprinciples and the new challenges for the construction of afairer society, for the equality in the opportunity of using theindividual built environment.Index Terms ⎯ Accessibility, Universal Design.
ADAPTANDO UM AMBIENTE E-LEARNING PELOS ESTILOS COGNITIVOS DE APRENDIZAGEM DEPENDENTE E INDEPENDENTE DE CAMPO
Each individual has a different way of learning,in other words, a Cognitive Learning Style (CLS), which isrelated to the different needs to acquire knowledge. An elearningenvironment adapted to the student´s CLS, makesstudent´ acquires information so that their learning ismeaningful. This paper presents the concepts of CLS, ananalysis of environments that perform the adaptation tousers and the process of adaptation of CLS Dependent Field(DF) x Independent Field (IF) in the AdaptWeb ®environment, providing a learning focus on user CLS.Index Terms ⎯ Cognitive Learning Style (CLS), Adaptation,learning environment.
EDUCAÇÃO EM ENGENHARIA: UM RELATO SOBRE A EXPERIÊNCIA DE DESENVOLVIMENTO DE UM PROGRAMA DE PÓS-GRADUAÇÃO INTERDISCIPLINAR
The present work presents the experiences andchallenges of developing a postgraduate program inEngineering Education. The program is a pioneer initiativein offering opportunities for teachers to improve theirtechnological education and engineering through apostgraduate interdisciplinary program linked to the Schoolof Technology at the University of Brasilia. In its basicstructure, the postgraduate program is composed of thefollowing lines of research: Epistemology in EngineeringEducation; Engineering and Society; Methodologies andSystem for Engineering Education; Information andCommunication Technologies applied to Education;Management of Education Projects. The objective here is tocarry out cutting edge research in Engineering Education,thus improving and complementing teacher training throughcontinuing education and providing valuable learningexperiences for future educators.Index Terms ⎯ Continuing Education, EngineeringEducation, Innovation in Education Projects,Interdisciplinary, Postgraduate Program.
COORDENAÇÃO DE UM CURSO DE PÓS-GRADUAÇÃO A DISTÂNCIA
The design of a specialization course shouldprovide students the development of skills and abilities toconduct their careers. Furthermore, the skills of a courseare also key parts for the development of everyone involvedin the process and are subject to a sustainable, integrated,and with clear objectives curriculum. Essentially, thegreatest virtue of a project is the result of connections andresponsibilities established among the participants. Thisarticle is focused on the universe of distance educationspecialization courses under the perspective (viewpoint) ofits Coordination. Under this perspective, the Lato Sensucourse Business Management Processes offered at UNISC –Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul is presented, focusingthe relationship of Coordination, Tutors and Teachers. Itdiscusses the responsibilities of the coordination and itsability to balance planning and flexibility, adapting to theneeds of students.Index Terms – Coordination, specialization, EAD.
Based on Vigotsky theory, the thesis that thetools that we use on our environment is accept, not onlytransform the world around us, but transform the practicesof those who use them, as well as how to proceed andprosecute those thoughts sustain them. Think aboutaccessibility in the web is a challenge for designers anddevelopers of the virtual world. Seeking to contribute in thisprocess, this article discusses the project and development ofan accessible website.Index Terms ⎯ Accessibility, Design, Visual and Deafpeople, Web.
CONTROLE DE ESTRUTURA VARIÁVEL COM LQR NO DESLIZAMENTO
This work presents a design of Sliding ModeStructure Variable Control to reduce the effects ofdisturbances, like noise measurements. The approach givenis related to the robustness of the method with respect tomatch uncertainties. An application in AutomaticGeneration Control plant is made. The results of thesimulations prove the effectiveness of the proposed method.Index Terms – LQR, sliding mode control, automaticgeneration control, measurements noise.
CONTROLE LQG/LTR APLICADO NO HELICÓPTERO 3D DA QUANSER
In this paper an approach for faultaccommodation in a flight of an aircraft is presented. Thefault occurrence is due a noise measurement in the outputvariables of the aircraft. The used strategy for faultaccommodation is the technique “Linear QuadraticGaussian Control with Loop Transfer Recovery”(LQG/LTR). A mathematical model of a flight Simulator of aQuanser’s Helicopter was used. This system is an excellentmodule for teaching and development of control techniques.The results obtained in digital simulations show theeffectiveness of the LQG/LTR to control the system in fault.Index Terms ⎯ 3-DOF Helicopter, Fault Accommodation,LQG/LTR.
ARQUITETURA HÍBRIDA DAS TEORIA DE APRENDIZAGEM EM CAMADAS COMPORMAMENTAIS PARA ENSINO À DISTÂNCIA
The aim of this paper is to solve the decisionproblem of Instructional Designers on choosing of the bestlearning theory to be used in planning of a distance learningcourses. In distance learning courses, there are manylearning theories trying to explain how learning takes placeas isolated, but no studies have showed a conclusive theoryfor working knowledge of the student. New hybridarchitecture organizes the different learning theories andclassifies them into different behavioural layers. It wasdeveloped to sort and rearrange the needs of students. Thestructure was validated with 1037 cases to choose the besttheory. The degree of satisfaction of students was 89% ifcompared to an average of 64% in previous years. Also, thearchitecture resolved conflicts among the learning theories.Index Terms ⎯ EaD, Distance Learning, Learning Theories,Learning architecture.
AMEL – AMBIENTE MULTIMIDIA DE ENSINO DE LIBRAS
The teaching of Brazilian sign language hasgained many adherents in recent years and among them areDoctors, Psychologists, Educators, and in this context thearea of computer could not get out, so this article presentsthe Environments for Multimedia Study Pounds (AMEL ),which was developed in Java platform that has thedifferential: portability, scalability. We developed twoversions one for desktops and one for mobile devices, thesoftware is to make a feature that is always close to theusers.Index Terms ⎯ Libras, Java, Inclusion, Special Education,Computer Mediated Education.
PLATAFORMA DE APRENDIZAGEM MOODLE: UMA CONTRIBUIÇÃO PARA A FORMAÇÃO DOS PROFISSIONAIS DE ENGENHARIA PARA ATUAR NA SOCIEDADE DO CONHECIMENTO
In the knowledge society, human capital andknowledge have become the main sources of wealth oforganizations. Faced with this reality, one challenge is tomake knowledge accessible to all people. The present paperreports a part of research that is being developed toimplement the accessible learning resources to the area ofgraphics representation, essential in the training ofengineering professionals. It focuses mainly on issues ofaccessible virtual learning environment Moodle andcustomizations of tools: user profile, pictures and videosdescription, and communication such as chat and forum.These are necessary to meet the goals of research project: topromote an accessible course of graphical representation topeople with visual or hearing impairments. Index Terms ⎯ accessibility, accessible Moodle, assistivetechnology, virtual learning environmen.
APRENDIZAGEM VIRTUAL DE PESSOAS COM DEFICIÊNCIA VISUAL: UM ESTUDO BASEADO NA REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA DE LITERATURA
The training of engineers need new methods andtechniques to fulfill their role in society based on knowledge.In this perspective, assumes importance in the course of itscourse to promote the inclusion of visually impaired peoplein virtual learning environments. The inclusion of these webbasedsystems presents many challenges for researchers andeducators. Despite advances, there emerges a series ofquestions posed by various forms of public interaction in thecontext of advanced technologies. This study aims to identifythe psychological processes of learning in people with visualimpairments, as well as identifying the contributions ofresearch proposals for including virtual. The research hasused a systematic literature review conducted in thedatabase Scopus. The results show qualitative descriptiveanalysis and synthesis of research. In the end, the discussionfocuses on the contributions and limits of review, and somedirections from the research.Keywords ⎯ Virtual learning environment, knowledge,psychological processes, inclusion.
UMA ABORDAGEM BASEADA EM JOGOS LÓGICO-MATEMÁTICOS PARA O ENSINO DE LÓGICA DE PROGRAMAÇÃO
The learning of algorithm and programminglogic is delimited by many challenges, among them, the factof beginner students usually do not have any previousknowledge about the construction of algorithms and theneed for an extra-class time exclusively dedicated topractical activities. Despite exercises resolution to be one ofthe most important steps in learning the concepts ofprogramming logic, most of students don't find motivation toresolve long lists of exercises containing didactical, but notmotivational, examples. This work presents an alternativeapproach for teaching programming logic through theimplementation of logical-mathematical games thatencourage the resolution of the proposed exercises.Index Terms ⎯ Algorithms and programming logic, gamedevelopment, pedagogical practices in programming,programming teaching techniques.
O DESENVOLVIMENTO DE UMA NOVA PRÁTICA DE ENSINO PARA OS CURSOS DE GRADUAÇÃO EM ENGENHARIA
In the globalized modern world, the engineerof the future should have a general background thatallows them not only to develop the core spirit ofanalysis, but also a mentality hinged on synthesis, with abroader outlook concerning administration and humanrelationships. The traditional teaching of engineeringdoes not answer the new demands of professionals’ needsin this area. As such, new teaching tools andmethodology have to be adopted. Within this context, abiomedical engineering course was created at PUC/SPbased on PBL methodology. In this project the curricularorganization is no longer based on subjects, as thepriority has shifted to a multidisciplinary courseframework in inter and trans-disciplinary modules. Thecourse is structured to include five different thematicareas, which are dealt with progressively, as well ascomplement and integrate ways of learning over theperiod of the course.Index Terms ⎯ biomedical engineering course,engineering education, problem based learning, thematicareas.
AS NARRATIVAS EM AMBIENTES HIPERMIDIÁTICOS
Just beyond the period of pioneeringa new language that provides the field of use.With hypermedia narrative is no different, sincethe union of the narrative in the form ofhypertext with multimedia systems involvesother aesthetic perspective within theexpectations of multidisciplinarity. This articleattempts to answer the question of how toproceed when the plot abandons the linear logicrequired in the sequence and presents anarrative paths that lead to alternate elementsas proposed in the narrative hypermedia. Toestablish this argument used the concept ofnarrative and symbolic content transmissiondesigned in the context of Structuralism, basedon the thought of Ferdinand de Saussure. Theresearch is situated in the interpretiveparadigm, which seeks to understand theprocesses by which the multiple realities arise,maintain and change, in a society understoodfrom the viewpoint of its members and not theobserver.
UM ENFOQUE PEDAGÓGICO DE ESTABILIDADE ESTRUTURAL COM O USO DO MÉTODO DE NEWTON-RAPHSON
One of the main objectives of structuralengineering has been to design structures more economicaland consequently more slender, without, however,compromising stability. By making them slimmer, they aresusceptible to lateral deflections, both in global or locallevel, particularly the steel structures, because theirtransversal sections consist of slender walls. This requiresan analysis structural stability approach involving theapplication of nonlinear Finite Element Method (FEM). Thisarticle presents a numerical-computational procedure forthe stability analysis of a nonlinear system with only onedegree of freedom to facilitate the understanding of thestudents on this subject. Then some necessary concepts andnumerical implementations can be used for the solution ofcomplex problems with many degrees of freedom.Key–words ⎯ Newton-Raphson method, Nonlinearanalysis, Structural stability.
ALGUNS ESCRITOS SOBRE A EDUCAÇÃO NA CONTEMPORANEIDADE
The twenty-first century marks a shift towards aset of social conditions that are rebuilding and producing atthe same time, new forms of learning, teaching andeducational policies. Studying and researching thetransformation of modern societies from the mass mediaconstitutes an essential factor for different fields and / orscience, it is necessary to always revisit the theoreticianswho undertook their analysis to understand the logic of thistransformation. The purpose of this study is to analyze thecontribution of some theorists to society.Index Terms ⎯ Education, society, philosophers.
GEOTECNOLOGIAS: O MOODLE COMO APOIO AO ESTUDO DA EDUCAÇÃO CARTOGRÁFICA
This article presents partial results of theactivities of the "Research Project Place Knowing andUnderstanding the World" developed by the Center forGeotechnology, Education and Contemporary (GEOTEC)Program Graduate Education and Contemporary(PPGEduc) University of State of Bahia (UNEB). Thisexperiment was performed on Moodle course managementsystem (CMS) in the first half of 2010, having as objectivethe development of cartographic and geographic knowledgeamong high school students in a public school in the city ofSalvador, Bahia with the potential of Geotechnology. Weemphasize the use of Geotechnology and Moodle as asupport in teaching and learning of geography.Index Terms ⎯ Geotechnology, Moodle, GeographyTeaching.
GEOTECNOLOGIAS, EDUCAÇÃO CARTOGRÁFICA E POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS
The geo refer to a contemporary theme, thedaily life of people through a number of applicationsavailable on the World Wide Web, recipient of the GlobalPositioning System (GPS), and even through satelliteimages. The emergence of geo-technology, remote sensingtechniques and the development of computer assistedcartography geographer allowed to work a set ofinformation increased. Daily, the information used by manyorganizations worldwide are geographically referenced. Thepurpose of this study is to conceptualize the geo and analyzehow these tools allied government policies can help societyto collect the information powering well as a technology ofdata acquisition of the land surface at a distance, and as animportant tool for the identification, monitoring and analysisof socioeconomic and environmental problems.Index Terms ⎯ Geo, Public Policy, Geographic Are,Cartographic Education.
MATERIAIS DIDÁTICOS, DESIGN E EAD: Interação Homem-computador
This study aims to investigate the potential ofdesign-related technologies in a study characterized theconceptual approach to teaching about the fundamentals ofthe distance to the virtual dialectic, the aspects surroundingthis kind of education and production of learning materialsin distance learning and usability, entering teacher trainingfor higher education at the University of Bahia, identifyemerging technological innovations and materialized inteaching and learning process, the production of teachingresources and the contribution of design. Promote theexpansion and dissemination of knowledge, highlighting theinstructional actions and systematic teaching, involvingplanning, development and utilization activities, HumanInteraction, Computer (IHC), TV and video in order tofacilitate learning. Integrating technology and education ininnovative ways, supported the instructional designer tocontextualize the process of building materials.Index Terms ⎯ Education, design, technology, teachertraining, distance learning.
EMPREENDEDORISMO E ÉTICA NA FORMAÇÃO PROFISSIONAL: UM ESTUDO SOBRE OS CURSOS DE GRADUAÇÃO EM TECNOLOGIA
Given the ambiguity and the growing complexityof contemporary business practices, the result of newdemands for efficiency, innovation and competitiveness,ethical reflection is the basis for organizational cohesionthat has been through the adoption of policies of socialresponsibility. The need to undertake, separated from anunderstanding of the social totality can generate a kind ofentrepreneur linked to the hegemonic discourse, myopic inrelation to the society he lives and the environment, seekingonly their particular goals. Mainspring of economic andsocial development, the entrepreneurial action must also bethought of in terms of sustainability. This paper, throughliterature review and documentary aims to examine howthese issues are presented and are problematized invocational training, especially in undergraduate courses intechnology, pointing to educational intervention focused oninterdisciplinarity in social entrepreneurship and conceptionand execution of research projects and extension projects.Index Terms ⎯ Entrepreneurship, Ethics, TechnologyDegrees, Vocational Training.
DIRETRIZES CURRICULARES NA GRADUAÇÃO EM TECNOLOGIA: DESAFIOS DA FORMAÇÃO E INSERÇÃO PROFISSIONAL DO TECNÓLOGO
In 1970, the State Education Council of SãoPaulo authorized the first course for technologist formationat Centro Paula Souza (CEETEPS). The report CEE/SP n.50/70 established that the technologist should fill the blankbetween the engineer and the specialized worker, being alinking bond between the scientist and the technician. TheReport, in a dualist logic on the formation of the individualsand the different sectors of society, considered that thetechnologist should be more empathized with the practicalapplications of theorical principles, thus more distant andunconcerned of these theorical princples’ development.Thirty years past this report, the structural dichotomy and aprejudice considering the technologist an improvedtechnician or a worse engineer endure. This paper’sobjective is, through specific documentation andbiblographic review, present the limits of this prejudicewhen confronted with the legislation and working conditionsresulting from productive reconstruction.Index terms - Curricular Directives on TechnologyGraduation: challenges of the technologist’s formation andProfessional insertion.
ANÁLISE DOS FATORES QUE INFLUENCIAM O DESEMPENHO DOS ESTUDANTES NA DISCIPLINA DE CÁLCULO DIFERENCIAL E INTEGRAL EM UM CURSO DE ENGENHARIA
Learning of Differential and Integral Calculushas been a challenge for students of the technologicalareas in Brazil. This paper presents a study on attitudesand behaviors of students within and outside theclassroom that interfere with its performance in thatdiscipline in an Engineering course. For this purpose aclosed questionnaire was applied for a group of students.The analysis of questionnaires was based on BayesianNetworks, using the process of KDD (KnowledgeDiscovery Date) through the shell Netic. Based onconditional probabilities, the results revealed severalfactors of success or failure related to the performance ofstudents in the discipline. With these results can bepresented to students at the beginning of the semester,concrete data that reinforce the attitudes and behaviorsfor successful adoption in Differential and IntegralCalculus in an Engineering course.Index Terms ⎯ Bayesian Networks. Differential andIntegral Calculus. Knowledge Discovery Data. Learning.
O DESPERTAR DA MOTIVAÇÃO, PARA O PROFISSIONAL DA EDUCAÇÃO, EM OPERAÇÕES NAS AULAS PRÁTICAS DE FÍSICA
This work was carried out with the proposal tostudy the motivational aspects that work in teacher-studentrelationship in the classroom in Physics. Based on informalconversations with professionals from the field observationsof day-to-school day and bibliographic research, the studyshows learning objects that assist in the teaching-learningprocess and motivate the student to understand thephenomena studied. Definitions are provided, from theviewpoint of some authors, the extrinsic and intrinsicmotivation, and the last had a major role in the developmentof this work. Shown are also some playful activities andformal character, each with its simple and straightforwardexplanation, how teachers can use these activities and howthey serve as motivation for learning. Finally, somecomments on the importance of motivating students to learnthe contents of physics, making him realize that this willbring benefits throughout their schooling and professionallife thereafter.Palavras-chave ⎯ Aspectos Motivacionais. Física. Objetosde Aprendizagem. Lúdico.
CONSIDERAÇÕES SOBRE ALGUMAS DAS ESPECIFICIDADES DA LEGISLAÇÃO QUE ESTABELECE BASES PARA AVALIAÇÃO DA EDUCAÇÃO SUPERIOR QUANDO APLICADA À MODALIDADE DE EDUCAÇÃO A DISTÂNCIA PARA A ENGENHARIA
A different proposal from the perspective ofcritical analysis of the mode of teaching and learningoutside the classroom of the documents that establishedFOUNDATIONS FOR A NEW PROPOSAL FOREVALUATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION - NationalAssessment System of Higher Education of the Ministry ofEducation of Brazil, before the news needs and opportunitiesintroduced by the Distance Learning Mode. The mainobjective of this work is to carry out the analysis, the contentdimension, the documents focusing on the qualitative aspectsof feasibility and cost in distance education. Will also bepresented in this paper some ideas to contribute to thedocuments cited and could strengthen the proposalscontained therein, according to our point and aiming at thesuccess of distance education courses especially whenapplied to engineering.Keywords ⎯ Distance Learning Mode, EngineeringEducation, Evaluation of higher education.
AÇÕES COM FOCO NO ENSINO À DISTÂNCIA APLICADO À ENGENHARIA COM PARCERIA UNIVERSIDADE / EMPRESA – UMA OPORTUNIDADE
Activities of engineering education, haveundergone in recent years, for reorientation in order tobetter integrate the student life professional engineer. Someresizing profiles in curricula for schools of engineering havebeen processed in order to create opportunities thatpotential will require their future profession. The profilesought the engineer could be complemented by joint actionsof the productive sector of the state and local governmentsand schools for training of engineers, especially in theintroduction of courses in the Distance Learning Mode.Development in legislation of higher education in Brazil hasallowed suit the needs of engineering education. The presentstudy aims at investigating the possibilities of integrating theCompanies and Schools oriented from technology, includinglearning outside the classroom and in distance educationmode, which show potential for meeting the needs of humanresources defendants.Keywords ⎯ Curriculum, teaching engineering, integratedactions, Distance Learning.
PARCERIA ESCOLA / ESCOLA PARA O ENSINO A DISTÂNCIA UMA POSSIBILIDADE NO ESTADO DO RIO DE JANEIRO
Introduce students to technology and science,particularly engineering students of Rio de Janeiro state, analternative that might better contribute to a solidprofessional training and technology experts, focusing onmultilateral orientation of students in the productive sector.The main objectives of this study are: Focus on the elementsthat nurture the practice out of classrooms and generatesuggestions that might contribute to efficiently support theneed for human resources for technology. A competitiveadvantage of this proposal is to offer a more generaltraining, aiming for excellence in the education process,including education technology and distance learning mode.Keywords ⎯ Technology education, learning outsideclassroom, Distance Learning Mode.
A EXPERIÊNCIA DE ENSINO DE ARQUITETURA E URBANISMO NO CURSO DE ENGENHARIA CIVIL AERONÁUTICA DO ITA
This paper presents an architecture andurbanism teaching experience with emphasis applyingprinciples and techniques of sustainability and bioclimaticprojects in the engineering course of the ITA in São José dosCampos, Brazil. ITA is an engineering school with a highdegree of specialization in aeronautical engineers formingand a pioneer course in the area with recognizedcompetence in the country. Initially it is presented a briefhistory of the allocation of the discipline in the curriculumwhere it realizes its transit in several locations along thecourse of time. The topics of Architecture and Urbanismintegrate the curriculum guidelines of the MEC for the civilengineering courses, this raises the need to think aboutformats and contents which can provide support toengineering professional in the field to deal with issues ofbuilding design and city in a world that increasingly calmsto sustainable solutions to the habitat.Index Terms ⎯ Architecture Teaching, Design, Curriculum,Sustainability.
APOIO A DISCIPLINA DE MICROPROCESSADORES COM AUXILIO DA FERRAMENTA ABACUS²MC-1
This paper presents a new computational tool toaid the discipline of Microprocessors I, called Abacus²MC-1. The tool works with the Abacus simulator and the MC-1teaching module of DEGEM. Abacus is an educationalsimulator of the 8085 microprocessor from Intel and hasROM and RAM routines compatible with MC-1 Module. TheAbacus²MC-1 comments each of the programs developed inAbacus, generating information about the outstandingprograms and serving as study material. Another feature isthe communication between the old MC-1 module and amicrocomputer to transfer the programs developed in theAbacus to RAM of the MC-1 Module or transfer theprograms of MC-1 module to a file compatible with theAbacus, leaving the laboratory classes dynamic andenabling a higher fixation of contents. Currently the tool isunder evaluation by students of the discipline and is havinga very positive acceptance.Index Terms ⎯ Abacus, Ferramenta computacional,Microprocessadores.
REDE DE SENSORES SEM FIO (ZIGBEE) PARA AQUISIÇÃO DE DADOS EM AMBIENTE DE DIFÍCIL ACESSO UTILIZANDO A TOPOLOGIA ESTRELA
The wireless sensor networks usually consist ofsmall modules that have a small processing power, storageand transmission of information. Such networks are used tocapture data and send them via a wireless interface to thecentral node, or performing the routing between the terminalnodes to a central node. In this paper, we present a wirelesssensor network using star topology for monitoringinaccessible environments. Each network node consists of amicrocontroller, a temperature sensor and an XBee Pro fordata transmission using the IEEE 802.15.4 (ZigBee) andfeatures END DEVICE. The central node was developedusing a microcomputer module and a USB-COM-BEE andan XBee Pro configured as a coordinator. Tests inrecognition of new modules on the network and dataacquisition were performed using software developed in C /C + +.Index Terms ⎯ estrela, linguagem C/C++, rede sem fio,ZigBee.
USO DA TI COMO AGENTE AUXILIADOR AO ESPORTE-TÊNIS
This paper presents the development of awebsite for performance analysis of tennis players. Thesystem was created with the main objective to assist coachesof tennis players in achieving better performance andperformance of their athletes. It created a mechanism tocollect the players' moves, store and collate such data togenerate statistics, which are presented in graph form, whatfacilitates the analysis of information, efficiently showingwhat their strengths and weak, so that will be corrected soas also to prevent future errors. The analysis can be used toanalyze the opponent player, so you can surprise and get awin more easily. The system was developed using opensource technology, in this case MySQL, Apache, PHP onLinux environment.Index Terms ⎯ Improvement; Analysis of performance;Tennis.
BIOINFORMÁTICA ESTRUTURAL: CONCEITOS E APLICAÇÕES
Bioinformatics is a relatively new area andcovers many knowledge frontiers, especially Biology andComputer Science. There are an extensive specializedbioinformatics publications but there is a gap for anintroductory text for those who are taking his first steps inthis multidisciplinary area. In this sense, this paper aims tointroduce bioinformatics basic concepts and three basiccomputational tools - BioJava, BioPerl and GenBank.Keywords - Bioinformatics, BioJava, BioPerl,Genbank.
RFID – RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION: APLICAÇÕES NA ÁREA MÉDICA
RFID is an identification technology byradiofrequency that uses devices called tags for analyzing,identifying and tracking objects or persons. Its range ofapplication are very wide, owing to they can be adopted foraccess control of places and rooms, in human been andanimal identification, in medical and many otherapplications. RFID in the medical field, like the focus of thisarticle, is emphasized, because it helps health careprofessionals in their patients treating and providing agilityto the processes, helping to reduce errors in this field. In acase study, the use of RFID in the treatment of glaucoma, adisease that strikes the eyes, will be addressed. One tagembedded in an intraocular lens is implanted in the humaneye in order to perform pressure measurements of this organand helping the ophthalmologists for the diagnosis of thisdisease that affects thousands of people around the world.Index Terms ⎯ RFID, Radiofrequency, Identification,Glaucoma.
AVALIAÇÃO DO MARKETING AMBIENTAL EM SETORES INDUSTRIAIS DE PEQUENOS E MÉDIOS PORTES
The industrial development has occurred in the60s and 70s in order to produce consumer goods for thewelfare of man. On the other hand, the environmentaldegradation did not been considered as a decisive factorfor companies that polluted the waters, the soil and theatmosphere. Currently, the commitment assumed by theproductive sectors as regard the preservation ofecosystems is related to the image before the community,which became green marketing and a survival factor in themarket. However, sustainable development is far frombeing achieved in all segments. Therefore, this studyassessed the actions developed by forty companies of smalland medium-sized of Chemistry area, using aquestionnaire comprising 23 questions with fivealternatives. The results show that entrepreneurs areaware of environmental issues, but some of them fail topromote them in their businesses.Index Terms - Environmental marketing, Environmentalpreservation, Competitive advantage.
UM SISTEMA WEB PARA ENSINO DE LÓGICA E ALGORITMOS PARA ALUNOS DE TECNOLOGIA EM ANÁLISE E DESENVOLVIMENTO DE SISTEMAS
The present research has a main goal, make abrief presentation to students about a new approach to theintroductory programming and algorithms. With the use ofdigital resources such as animation and games, the surveysought as a result, a higher rate of students interested andconsequently approved on matters related to the main topicdiscussed here. The system is fully web so that anyoneinterested can access the application. At the end of eachtopic, students can test their knowledge by performing doingtests that will be corrected and emailed.
EDUCAÇÃO A DISTÂNCIA: VISÃO DE UM CURSO DE ESPECIALIZAÇÃO EM GESTÃO PÚBLICA MUNICIPAL
Distance education is a reality in regard toteaching methods, considering the needs of the state toraise the educational level of its citizens, but also ofstudents by temporal or territorial limitations. The presentstudy provides an historical survey of the evolution ofeducation in the distance on the global and Brazilian andinteraction with a specialization course in the discipline.The survey was conducted in qualitative methodologythrough a literature review and then worked with focusgroups with students from ten classes of the specialization.
A INFORMAÇÃO E A CONSTRUÇÃO COLABORATIVA NA WEB
The information has allways played strategic rolefor the human relationships. Sending trough ofcommunication ways, either spoke, tactile, wrote orvirtually, it is a reach commodity, the economic capital witha great value, who guarded by dominated and preparedstrategically, according to necessity from stakeholders.Broadcasted on cyberspace, information is plentiful, notenougth, but lacking process that turn it more easy to accessto someone and clear to others. We are drowning in a realityflood in information and surrounded by network ofrelationships, but alone to construction of knowledge,limited to use mediated resources supported by collaborativeenvironments. Since those without access to technology fromthose lost in virtual space, grow up the request to morefacilities to access, to get information and build knowledge.Therefore, this paper analyses strategically the process tobuilding knowledge from the collaborative and interactivefeatures at internet, in specially the Google's resources.Index Terms ⎯ collaboration, information, Internet,knowledge, strategy.
ANÁLISE DA PERCEPÇÃO SUBJETIVA DA PRESENÇA E DO USO DE EQUIPAMENTOS PÚBLICOS DE PRAÇAS NO MUNICÍPIO DE UMUARAMA - PR
The goal of this paper is to make studies andanalyses of urban environmental perception with thepurpose of rescuing the importance of open public spaceswhile landscapes constructed, taking into account the citizenor the users. Focusing on the potential of the city, this paperpurpose make an Urban Analysis and Proposal ofintervention in public spaces opened in the municipality ofUmuarama covering several aspects of the urban landscapein particular on squares. For both interviews were held withthe population surrounding each square and its attendantsto evaluate and consider its perception in the design offuture urban intervention proposals. Aspects related toawareness of the population in relation to the role ofsquares and its use was considered in the analysis. Thisstudy will serve as a support for the administrator of themunicipality with respect to plans of urban interventions,especially to the Umuarama city.Index Terms ⎯ Environmental perception, urbanintervention, public spaces, square revitalization, interviews.
ANÁLISE DO TRATAMENTO DE CHORUME VIA ELETROCOAGULAÇÃO EM REGIME DE BATELADA
Electrolytic treatment process consists inapplying electrical discharge in effluent through a cell withelectrodes and that gives the effluent oxygenation andvarious reactions of decoupling and rupture organicmolecular chains more complex. In this workeletrocoagulation has been used for the treatment of slurrywith high organic load, allowing for acceleration of theprocess of oxidation and subsequent degradation ofpollutant load. For the assessment of efficiency of theprocess was a experimental vase electrolyte, which weremeasured parameters physical, chemical and biologicalsamples from slurry, simulating the boatload regime,depending on the variation of the electric parameters andpower depending on the variation of the time of detention.Also, this paper proposes the constructive elements for aprospective pilot installation that occasions it maintenance,removal of filth and cleaning and/or replacement ofelectrodes in treatment reactor.Index Term ⎯ Eletrocoagulation, slurry, electrolysis,boatload regime, landfill.
DETERMINAÇÃO E ANÁLISE DAS CONCEPÇÕES ALTERNATIVAS EM ALUNOS DO CURSO DE TECNOLOGIA EM CONSTRUÇÃO CIVIL NO ENSINO DE CONFORTO ACÚSTICO
The main objective of this work is to analyzethe teaching/learning of the content of Acoustics in thecontext of Environmental Comfort for students ofTechnology in civil construction. This work will beaddressed in the context of significant learning theory ofAusebel, enabling a better diagnosis of the results ofquestionnaires for students. This paper presents aqualitative and quantitative diagnosis of form and substancein relation to the subject of Acoustics learning throughquestionnaires, applied before and after the educationalintervention of educational content, whose approach isinserted in the context of binomial teaching/learning. Thisway, therefore, unable to establish a comparison betweenthe answers obtained. Since then, has a quantitative andqualitative analysis of educational intervention offered bypedagogical approach of the content, as well as verify thedegree of associativity of prior knowledge fromteaching/learning obtained during high school and themultiple learning experiences of students.Index Terms ⎯ Alternative learning, acoustic comfort,teaching/learning, David Ausebel, Technology.
ANÁLISE DA EFICIÊNCIA DO PROCESSO DE TRATAMENTO DE ESGOTO E DA REMOÇÃO DE AGENTES TENSOATIVOS NA ETE PINHALZINHO – MUNICÍPIO DE UMUARAMA - PR
Scarcity of natural resources, increasinglygovernment agencies, NGO's or entities involved with thearea began to worry about subjects that concern theconservation and water quality. With this vision, is need ofproposition of methods and techniques for the treatment ofwastewater guaranteeing better quality of life for thepopulation and for the future generations. In Brazil,considering its warm climate and wide sunstroke, biologicaltreatment processes via UASB reactors have been widelyused in Sewage treatment plant (STP). This work will bepresented and analyzed data treatment efficiency of STPPinhalzinho which treats 115 L. s -1 in the city of Umuarama,Northwestern Paraná State, with a population isapproximately 100,000. Parameters measuring efficiencywell knowledge were analyzed, with emphasis on surfactantagent.Index Term ⎯ UASB, Surfactants, STP, removal efficiency,Sludge treatment.
ANÁLISE DAS TÉCNICAS DE DETECÇÃO E DE REMOÇÃO DE AGROQUÍMICOS NO TRATAMENTO DE ÁGUA
Brazilian agriculture is one of the main aspectsfor the country's economy. Because of this aspect of muchimportance, techniques for maximizing positive outcomesbecome indispensable. For this the use of pesticides for pestcontrol has become very popular. But it ends up generatingsome problems as a result of your use. Collecting water forsupply of cities in Brazil is made basically of springs andgroundwater in nearby regions. As the existence of areas ofplanting, cultivation of vegetables and fruits are common inour country, appeared to concern over water that reachesthe taps of our homes. This work aims to comment andanalyses the existing techniques for detection and removal ofcontaminants by agrochemicals. Such techniques arerequired for the environmental control in water treatmentplants.Index Terms ⎯ Pesticides, agrochemicals, water treatment,removal techniques, detection techniques.
MODELAGEM MATEMÁTICA DA FILTRAÇÃO UTILIZANDO MÉTODO DE LEVENBERG-MARQUARDT
Filtration can be considered one of the majorprocesses used in the treatment of water supply. For theimprovement of the conditions of operation it is necessary toknow the particles removal mechanisms, as well as have abetter control and forecast, which can be obtained through amathematical model of the filtration process. Both theattachment as the detachment occurs simultaneously in thefilter media and these mechanisms change adhesion forcesbetween the particles and these with the Grand sink. Thiswork presents a mathematical model using a macroscopicanalysis of filtration process both in terms of removal ofturbidity in terms of development of pressure loss whichoccurred during the filtration cycle in the context of watertreatment technologies that utilize the down flow filtration.Experimental data were used for direct filtration of modelvalidation of filtration.Index Terms ⎯ Direct Filtration, mathematical modeling,water treatment, down flow filtration, Levenberg-Marquardt.
ESTUDO DE CASO: O PLANEJAMENTO NA REDUÇÃO DAS PERDAS NO SISTEMA DE DISTRIBUIÇÃO DE ÁGUA NA CIDADE DE UMUARAMA - PR
Loss or leakage of water occurs in variouscomponents of a supply system. As the location of thesespecific places, various activities are appropriate for yourcontrol and reduction. The reduction of physical lossesimplies lower costs with materials and supplies used in theproduction of water and better use of the facilities toincrease the supply without system expansion waterproducer. This work aims to present and analyze themethodology applied in reduce losses, evaluation of leaks,nocturnal, control of level indicators, equipment used toreduce the consumption of water available in the city ofUmuarama – PR. Planning reducing losses on a waterdispenser system provides gain income and decrease waste,aiming to provide water for the population, in quantity andquality compatible for minimum requirements for humanconsumption.Index Term ⎯ Supply network, losses, reservoir, nocturnallevel, water consumption.
HENDHUGH.XLA: UN AUXILIAR PEDAGÓGICO PARA LA SÍNTESIS DE TRENES DE COLUMNAS DE DESTILACIÓN
HendHugh.xla, an Add-In for Excel, has beendeveloped as pedagogical assistant for teaching thesynthesis of distillation columns sequences using DynamicProgramming (Hendry and Hughes method). The work iscarried out in two stages: in the first, the optimal design ofeach columns required by the method, generated by thecomplement, is carried out.To do this, the add-in has ashortcut method of design (FUG) besides a properties andeconomic databases. In the following stage the optimalstructure is determined, working on a complete network thatcontains all of the possible sequences.Index Terms ⎯ teaching, distillation columns sequences,optimal design, dynamic programming.
MODELO PARA OBTENER EL PERFIL COGNITIVO DEL ESTUDIANTE DE INGENIERIA BASADO EN LOGICA DIFUSA
The learners´ knowledge is constantly changingduring the learning process and therefore not easy to becertain about their cognitive abilities at a given time.Consequently, the capture of the student´s knowledge level(dynamic and multi-valued) requires specific procedures.Teachers use several methods to obtain the student´scognitive diagnosis. Fuzzy logic techniques have been usedto improve the performance of evaluation systems due totheir ability to handle imprecise information. A method thatincludes fuzzy logic procedures is presented. Theinformation analyzed has been obtained from regularcourses of engineering specialties at UNMDP. Threelinguistic variables are analyzed: ‘student´s gradesprogression’, ‘tests result level’ and ‘mark in relation tomean group mark’. A ‘knowledge level’ value is obtainedapplying fuzzy logic rules to previously mentioned variables.Index Terms ⎯ engineering student, fuzzy logic, knowledgeprofile.
EL CONCEPTO DE LA CALIDAD DE LA POTENCIA ELECTRICA EN ELECTRONICA DE POTENCIA Y SU ENSEÑANZA EMPLEANDO PROGRAMAS DE SIMULACION DE CIRCUITOS
This work is about some experiences obtained ina power electronic course of electronic engineering ofBuenos Aires University. The course considers the use ofelectric circuit simulation programs. Because of regulationrules about electric power system operation that werecreated by the state, it became necessary introduce thepower quality concept. This point of view don’t change theevolution of the course, and is added an extra criterion totake into account for the analysis of power electronicsconverters. It will present the structure of the course andhow it has been development. It will show the resultsobtained and will analyze the convenience about teaching ofpower quality concept.Index Terms ⎯ Education, Power quality, Powerelectronics.
REDES SOCIALES EN LA FORMACIÓN UNIVERSITARIA
In this paper we analyze the impact that theintroduction of New Technologies of Information andCommunication (NTIyC) generates in the teaching-learningprocesses. In particular, it is of interest to study the socialnetworks on the Internet for university education.Social networks on the Internet or on-line, combine propercharacteristics of social networks with the tools offered byWeb 2.0, Web services, wikis, blogs, mashups, folksonomies,etc. These tools, applied to education, make possible toemphasize interactivity and collaboration, allowing togenerate a learning space where students and teacherscreate and share knowledge in a dynamic way.Palabras Clave ⎯ NTICs, Redes Sociales, Universidad
DESARROLLO DE UN SOFTWARE PARA LA GENERACIÓN,VALIDACIÓN Y CLASIFICACIÓN DE FUNCIONES: UNA CONTRIBUCIÓN A LA ENSEÑANZA DE LAS MATEMÁTICAS.
One of the most powerful concepts inmathematics is the concept of function. However, in theeducational context, students have some problemsunderstanding and applying such concept. This is one ofmany reasons why is necessary to propose different teachingtechniques in order to study functions and, in the process,integrate other fields of knowledge such as Computation(Computer Sciences). In other hand, Mexico has an incipientdevelopment of educational software which limits theteaching-learning process, particularly in the field ofmathematics. In this paper, a theoretical framework isdeveloped in order to address the concept of function. AnASP.Net 2005 application is developed to help build theproposed functions. To conclude, the aim of this work is todevelop computer based tools to increase the comprehensionand mastery of mathematics in students and teachers.Index Terms ⎯ Educational Mathematics, Functions,Programming, ASP.Net 2005.
APRENDIZAJE EN MODALIDAD VIRTUAL DE LA MATEMÁTICA EN EL INGRESO A LAS CARRERAS DE INGENIERÍA DE LA UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE CÓRDOBA. ARGENTINA
In the learning Mathematics in the VirtualCourses at the Department of Exact, Physical and NaturalSciences the priority is the student’s performance. Thisimplies self-learning, development of critical and creativethinking and performing a collaborative work through TIC’sand virtual tutoring. The objective of this research is toevaluate the learning process from a sample of incomingstudents to the engineering degree courses (2010) at theUniversidad Nacional de Cordoba in the study of Algebraand Trigonometry. As a conclusion, it can be observed thatthose students who opted for this methodology for theMathematics course had a greater percentage of successwith regards to those who opted for other methodologies(with or without classroom-based courses).Index Terms ⎯ Learning Mathematics, virtual courses,student’s performance.
LA INNOVACIÓN COMO MEDIO PARA EL DESARROLLO ECONÓMICO REGIONAL: CREACIÓN DE EMPRESAS DE BASE TECNOLÓGICA (SPINOFF)
Nowadays, Mexico is adopting policies ofeconomic development based of technological innovation.Despite government efforts to implement these policies,productive regions and companies have not achieveddevelopment and competitiveness. No just economicalresources, creation of new systems and strategies wheregovernment, companies and universities take part, arenecessary to build technological innovation. Along thisarticle, creation of SPIN-OFF companies integrated tointer-institutional networks as mechanism to establishrelations between universities and companies, are proposedto positively hit economy of productive regions throughtechnological development. The experience of a SPIN OFFcompany which belongs to RED ALFA(Formed by 3universities and 1 company) in the south of Sonora , andthe creation of technological innovation centers inUniversidad Tecnológica del Sur de Sonora(UTS), areexposed on this article.Index Terms ⎯ Innovation, inter-institutional networks,SPIN-OFF companies.
VISIÓN DE LOS ESTUDIANTES DE INGENIERÍA SOBRE EL IMPACTO DEL APRENDIZAJE BASADO EN COMPETENCIAS EN SU FUTURO
This work in progress provides the partialresults obtained by the authors on student opinion regardingcompetence-based learning and the way in which each ofthese competences is going to be used in the future. Theopinions of final-year Telecommunications engineeringstudents were gathered for the purposes of this study. Thiswas the collective chosen as they have the sufficientknowledge to judge the methodology implanted in theUniversity of Deusto several years ago and which is nowtotally integrated in the new “Bologna degrees”. The resultsconfirm that 80% of the students valued the introduction ofcompetences in learning methods positively. Furthermore,they believe that these skills, particularly those of teamwork,time management and planning, are going to be of great useto them in aiding their incorporation into the labour market.Index Terms ⎯ Competency Learning, EngineeringEducation, Bologna Agreement.
ELABORACIÓN Y EVALUACIÓN DE ESTRATEGIAS DEL APRENDIZAJE EN LOS PROYECTOS DE INGENIERÍA DE I+D
The intention is to train students in advances newin disciplines of engineering various. We want to prepareresearchers in technical and technological areas that are able toapply scientific methods enable them to achieve innovativerigorously results. Also to seek students to develop skills inanalysis and synthesis. Then the questions that arise are how dowe do? What are ways to achieve it? What are strategieslearning that accompany this process? And in any case howevaluate its results? .This is the challenge facing us. This paperintends to test some answers, obtained from the experience indesign and construction of a pilot plant production of biodiesel,with the participation students and researchers. The researchwas directed especially to seize, dynamics of interactionbetween the student and the object of knowledge.Index Terms ⎯ Integration.Learning. Learning strategies.Research.
CONTRIBUCIONES A LA GESTIÓN DEL TALENTO HUMANO EN LAS ORGANIZACIONES
The talent management has presented aremarkable progress over recent decades. Increasingly,organizations are realizing the importance of employeeinvolvement in processes that enhance personal satisfactionand sense of belonging to the company.Thus, this project aims to teach the development of animprovement action plan based on the Balance Score Card,a result of a strategic plan developed in an organization,where he found the need to implement a tool that contributesto the growing technical, technological and knowledge of itfrom a performance evaluation.Proceeds from this study it was possible to design andimplement an educational game that allows teachingthrough a simulated scenario of an organization, a way forthe execution of a job performance evaluation whichdevelops a plan of action for business improvement.Keywords - Human talent, performance, action plan, didacticgame.
PARTICULARIDADES DE LA ENSEÑANZA DE LA INGENIERÍA AERONÁUTICA EN PAÍSES LATINOAMERICANOS EN VÍA DE DESARROLLO
The Latin-American aerospace development,with the exception of Brazil, Argentina and Chile is limitedto aircraft operation and management, leaving design, andhence its education on a second level. In the mid ninetiesColombia realized the necessity of improving the aerospaceindustry by creating a program of aeronautical engineering.This lead to the question of what should be the professionalprofile for the new graduate, once which must fulfill thelocal requirements, mainly maintenance management andaircraft operation, but without leaving aside internationalstandards from reference countries like USA and theRussian Federation where the main emphasis is design andinnovation of aerospace products. This study shows theparticularities of aerospace engineering education in Latin-American developing countries, bearing in mind that themain endeavors are, to develop the local industry andprepare students to obtain a position in the internationalmarket.Index Terms ⎯ Aerospace Engineering, Educación,Ingeniería Aeroespacial.
IMPORTANCIA DE LOS PROGRAMAS DE PERFECCIONAMIENTO DOCENTE EN UNIVERSIDADES EXTRANJERAS
This work relates the experiencies obtained indevelopment of an integral project that was accepted withfinance by Rene Thalmann training program, destined toteachers of Buenos Aires University that wish improve yourcapacities in new issues were does not have sufficientresearchers or specialists. The proyect proposed alsoincludes the analysis of pedagogics methodologies used inforeing universities about power electronic converters andsimulation of power electronics converters. The paperdescribe the proyect with the objetives and the tasks done.Besides show the results and the conclusion obtained for thistraining program.Index Terms ⎯ Capacitation, teaching, power electronics.
MUNDOS VIRTUALES: UNA SOLUCIÓN A LA ENSEÑANZA EN ESCUELAS HOSPITALARIAS
Current paradigms of education are no longersufficient in the sense of including all existing students andtheir different realities. Nowadays, students who cannotattend traditional classes due to specific diseases that keepthem bedridden in a hospital or at home are excluded fromthe educational system. Hospital schools try to deal with thisproblem, but they do not have a methodology to facilitateteaching process in this scenario. The proposed solutioncombines two technologies, which are 3D Virtual Worlds,and Moodle LMS, creating a combined virtual learningenvironment, and extracting the best of both technologies.We tested this solution with a group of children who havespent years bedridden at home. The results were astoundingfrom the perspective of learning as well as in social andpsychological aspects, since it was the first time that thesechildren could feel part of a class group interacting in avirtual world.Index Terms ⎯ Virtual worlds, 3D systems, blendedlearning, e-learning.
LA FORMACIÓN DE INVESTIGADORES EN TECNOLOGÍA: LOS APORTES DE LA TEORÍA SOCIOCULTURAL DE VIGOTZKY
The formation of researchers is a process thatis perfected through the construction of meant. In thiscommunication it is indicated the contributions of thehistorical-cultural school of Vigotzky who conceive theprocess of research in engineering (technology) like a basedactivity in practical and mental actions of the subjects andthe meaning of the reality studied by the investigator information. Finally, it is propose lines in accord with thetheoretical bases and the necessity of formation of humanresources in investigation.Index Terms ⎯ formation of researchers, Vigotzky.
LAS COMPETENCIAS TECNOLÓGICAS Y LA CREATIVIDAD EN CARRERAS DE INGENIERÍA COMO GENERADORAS DE VALOR
The research concentrates in the generation ofinstances of learning and creative thought that promote thetechnological competitions in students of engineering. Thecreativity and the thought will be the commodity of thefuture says de Bono. These basic commodities, or goods, are“the competitions, the information and the technology”. Inorder to be able to generate value among them it isnecessary to apply the creative thought. Although, all haveaccess to the same information and technology, the meansthat will allow to assemble the elements that get ready arethe competitions and the creative thought, in order to obtaina greater value like a competitive advantage. From theseideas one looks for to delineate learning instances that arepromotional of competitions in technology having to thecreativity like central axis.Index Terms ⎯ Creativity, Technology, Learning.
USO+I ACREDITACIÓN Y COMPETENCIAS UNA VISIÓN DE LOS EGRESADOS DE INGENIERÍA UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE CÓRDOBA –Argentina
The challenges and the new models of highereducation make it necessary to reconsider the ties betweenthe State, universities and society. Within this context the“Alfa III Project – USO+I: University, Society andInnovation – Improvements in Engineering´s educationpertinence in Latin-America.” takes place. This project aimsto improve the quality of professional training, whichimplies pedagogical structures and social pertinence ´simprovement. This paper deals with education inEngineering through some key issues: Institutionalstrengthening that comes from evaluations andaccreditations, and training based on certain competencesas an answer to educational needs in the actual century. Thepaper presents an approach form engineers that graduatedfrom Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Físicas y Naturales-UNC-RA, related to their abilities, knowledge and skillsacquired through the career. Another topic deals with thefact that different views contribute to get over the systemicvisions fragmented intelligence.Key words - accreditation -competences - - graduates.
APRENDIZAJE DE LA HIDRÁULICA EN ESTUDIANTES DE INGENIERÍA MEDIANTE UN DIÁLOGO ARGUMENTATIVO
This article describes the experience with agroup of engineering students, in which they constructhydraulics knowledge based on the analysis of paradoxicalsituations that are presented to them with cases situated in ahistorical situation. The intervention shows how creating aclassroom environment appropriate to the development ofargumentation, each student learns from her or his priorknowledge and by a dialogical interaction with the teacherand the other classmates. Argumentation is thus presentedas an alternative for the construction of science knowledge.The willingness of students and teacher are key in thisprocess and in particular that both parties assume theirrespective roll, students as producers of knowledge and theteacher as a promoter, guide and counselor.Index Terms ⎯ Argumentation, Hydraulics, engineeringstudents.
O ENGENHEIRO INFORMÁTICO NA SOCIEDADE DA INFORMAÇÃO
The new world that is being built, is a worldwhere information and communication technologies arepervasive in society and their organizations. To develop thisnew society, the Information Society, it is required a widerange of new professions and professionals. It is importantto understand what these new professions are, but also whatthis new necessary skills in the existing professional profilesare. The Software Engineer has been a cornerstone in thetechnology adoption process by the organizations, beingtherefore, a recognized professional with a well-defined roleand will certainly be a central player in any process oftechnological evolution. New times require a new set ofskills for a computer engineer. In this article we intend tomake a brief reflection on the role that these professionalscan and should play in building this new era, theInformation Society.Index Terms ⎯ computer engineer, Information Society,professions.