SOFTWIRE : an interactive, computer-based system for enhancing learning in electrical engineering using simulation

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dc.contributor.advisorGreene, J Ren_ZA
dc.contributor.authorGeerdts, C Den_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2014-10-11T12:06:29Z
dc.date.available2014-10-11T12:06:29Z
dc.date.issued1987en_ZA
dc.description.abstractThe aim of the dissertation is to explore a method of enhancing learning in the Electrical Engineering curriculum, which effectively exploits the computer. The different modes used in computer-based learning are discussed and compared, and the conclusion reached that simulation provides the best basis for a learning enhancement system. It has the ability to facilitate demonstration of basic concepts, learning of estimation, modular system design, and the use of models in engineering, and group work. It is a useful complement to laboratory work. It also enhances motivation and interest. A system is motivated loosely based on the architecture of the analogue computer, but tailored for an educational environment by being interactive, simple-to-use, adaptable and extendable by the tutor, and carrying a wide variety of educationally valuable inbuilt functions. The system proposed, SOFTWIRE, consists of a software package, a hardware laboratory interface as well as a broad approach to strategy, based on basic Learning Theory. Design issues relating to the hardware, software, and implementation of pedagogic strategy are discussed. Some examples of the use of the system are given. Thus both the broad and specific approach are covered. Some of the modes of useage discussed are demonstrations, design problems involving the construction of simulations in SOFTWIRE's language, interacting with simulations to experience them and to see the effects of parameter and structure changes, and learning about modelling and its relation to the real world. Evaluation is discussed, especially in relation to SOFTWIRE. Conclusions are drawn, and suggestions made about future development of the SOFTWIRE system, as well as relevant trends in computer education.en_ZA
dc.identifier.apacitationGeerdts, C. D. (1987). <i>SOFTWIRE : an interactive, computer-based system for enhancing learning in electrical engineering using simulation</i>. (Thesis). University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment ,Department of Electrical Engineering. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/8364en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationGeerdts, C D. <i>"SOFTWIRE : an interactive, computer-based system for enhancing learning in electrical engineering using simulation."</i> Thesis., University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment ,Department of Electrical Engineering, 1987. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/8364en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationGeerdts, C. 1987. SOFTWIRE : an interactive, computer-based system for enhancing learning in electrical engineering using simulation. University of Cape Town.en_ZA
dc.identifier.ris TY - Thesis / Dissertation AU - Geerdts, C D AB - The aim of the dissertation is to explore a method of enhancing learning in the Electrical Engineering curriculum, which effectively exploits the computer. The different modes used in computer-based learning are discussed and compared, and the conclusion reached that simulation provides the best basis for a learning enhancement system. It has the ability to facilitate demonstration of basic concepts, learning of estimation, modular system design, and the use of models in engineering, and group work. It is a useful complement to laboratory work. It also enhances motivation and interest. A system is motivated loosely based on the architecture of the analogue computer, but tailored for an educational environment by being interactive, simple-to-use, adaptable and extendable by the tutor, and carrying a wide variety of educationally valuable inbuilt functions. The system proposed, SOFTWIRE, consists of a software package, a hardware laboratory interface as well as a broad approach to strategy, based on basic Learning Theory. Design issues relating to the hardware, software, and implementation of pedagogic strategy are discussed. Some examples of the use of the system are given. Thus both the broad and specific approach are covered. Some of the modes of useage discussed are demonstrations, design problems involving the construction of simulations in SOFTWIRE's language, interacting with simulations to experience them and to see the effects of parameter and structure changes, and learning about modelling and its relation to the real world. Evaluation is discussed, especially in relation to SOFTWIRE. Conclusions are drawn, and suggestions made about future development of the SOFTWIRE system, as well as relevant trends in computer education. DA - 1987 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PB - University of Cape Town PY - 1987 T1 - SOFTWIRE : an interactive, computer-based system for enhancing learning in electrical engineering using simulation TI - SOFTWIRE : an interactive, computer-based system for enhancing learning in electrical engineering using simulation UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/8364 ER - en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11427/8364
dc.identifier.vancouvercitationGeerdts CD. SOFTWIRE : an interactive, computer-based system for enhancing learning in electrical engineering using simulation. [Thesis]. University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment ,Department of Electrical Engineering, 1987 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/8364en_ZA
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisher.departmentDepartment of Electrical Engineeringen_ZA
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Cape Town
dc.subject.otherElectrical and Electronic Engineeringen_ZA
dc.titleSOFTWIRE : an interactive, computer-based system for enhancing learning in electrical engineering using simulationen_ZA
dc.typeMaster Thesis
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dc.type.qualificationnameMScen_ZA
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