In Fall 2021, the delivery of first year engineering at the University of Calgary was changed to blended (or “flipped”) delivery mode, with a focus on studio-based active learning experiences in th
In Fall 2021, the delivery of first year engineering at the University of Calgary was changed to blended (or “flipped”) delivery mode, with a focus on studio-based active learning experiences in th
To support to students’ transition into university, the authors developed the Engineering Attributes Program in 2019.
In this article, we describe the self-evaluation processes undergone by the UCSC School of Engineering’s undergraduate programs under the CDIO standards since 2013 and show how this continuous impr
Often industry expects university graduates to hit the ground running.
Improving the quality of higher education is an important responsibility of universities and colleges. Several approaches have been developed with the goal of improving the quality of university st
Online guest lectures serve as an important learning activity for students to bridge the gap between the classroom and the reality of business and has become common during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Gender difference in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education is well reported and analysed, and models and recommendations have been put forward. Research has revealed tha
A typical concern among faculty faced with requests for adding new and broader learning outcomes to existing degree programs, is that they might be forced to reduce their core disciplinary curricul
After almost two years since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world, higher education institutions are adopting transitional strategies towards returning to normal campus life while respecting the hea
Higher education should provide learning situations that prepare students for a future profession
Higher education should provide learning situations that prepare students for a future profession and make them world-ready.
We describe an online tutorial that was developed in order to support first year engineering students' learning about mathematical induction (MI).
Engineering education and training have evolved over the years due to the rapid pace of technological advancement and changes.
Students with diverse academic abilities, interest and inclination are studying engineering courses.
Institutes of higher learning (IHL’s) face unprecedented, restricted movement challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The relevance of the new Brazilian Curriculum Guidelines (new NCGs) for engineering undergraduate courses coincides with the expectations of the academic community, companies employing this qualifi
Mathematics classes are traditionally conducted using front-loading teaching strategy in a didactic manner.
Homework assignments are common assessment tools used to assist learning in Engineering. Since they are meant to assist students in acquiring the material presented, they should be considered forma
Most agree that laboratory work is essential for engineering learning.
The integrative design process is becoming a fundamental part of courses offered at the Construction engineering and Lighting Sciences at Jönköping University, especially in the Architecture-engine
Practical skills training in laboratories are important elements and learning outcomes in engineering education, where leaners, through exploration, experimentation and reflection engage in inquiry
CDIO standards 9 and 10 focus on the technical and teaching competences of staff delivering engineering education programmes.
This work describes an experimental study to try to better understand the natural and previously evolved problem solving strategies used by entrants to undergraduate engineering programmes. New ent
The CDIO initiative, through its twelve standards, provides a well-structured platform for creating optimal teaching and learning opportunities.
Study abroad has long been promoted to aid the development of intercultural confidence, adaptability, and context awareness, necessary to work cross-culturally and in different environments. Intern
Defining customer needs; considering technology, enterprise strategy, and regulations; developing concepts, techniques and business plans.
Creating the design; the plans, drawings, and algorithms that describe what will be implemented.
The transformation of the design into the product, including manufacturing, coding, testing and validation.
Using the implemented product to deliver the intended value, including maintaining, evolving and retiring the system.