Support of Study on Engineering Technology from Physics and Mathematics

TL;DR

This paper proposes an e-learning approach that uses e-modules and online platforms to help engineering technology students transfer knowledge from physics and mathematics into their courses.

Contribution

It introduces a virtual interdisciplinary learning community using e-modules in Blackboard and web systems to enhance knowledge transfer in engineering education.

Findings

Effective transfer of physics and mathematics knowledge demonstrated

E-modules facilitate interdisciplinary learning

Online platforms support collaborative engineering education

Abstract

An approach that provides students with an ability to transfer learning in physics and mathematics to the engineering-technology courses through e-teaching and e-learning process is proposed. E-modules of courses in mathematics, physics, computer systems technology, and electrical and telecommunications engineering technology have been developed. These modules being used in the Blackboard and Web-based communications systems create a virtual interdisciplinary learning community, which helps the students to transfer knowledge from physics and mathematics to their study in engineering technology.