Abstract: History of the higher metallurgical education on the Ural. Features of metallurgist industry and feature of training of engineers on the Ural. Cooperation of the academic science and higher school in business of training of engineers, creation of the incorporated chaires. Participation of students of Ural Polytechnic Institute in scientific work of Institute of Metallurgy. Interrelation of subjects of degree works of students with subjects of scientific works of Institute of Metallurgy. Higher education on the Ural and Bologna Process. Problems of advent of education with two levels on the Ural, a degree of the bachelor and magister.

PLENARY LECTURE 3

An Overview of Psychological Aspects and Human Factors in

Scientific Engineering Education

Dr. Philippe Dondon

ENSEIRB

1 rue A.Schweitzer, 33400 TALENCE France

E-mail: Philippe@Dondon@enseirb.fr

Abstract: This presentation focuses on historical, cultural, and social evolution in the French Society. The impacts on Engineering Education are highlighted. And many questions are generated by the behaviours and needs of the students, the behaviours and hopes of the teachers and researchers. Till now the University was essentially focused on technical and technological knowledge transmission. But these recent human changes in the last decades correlated to technical evolution, work organisation modifications, generated some misunderstanding in the pedagogical approach. Some new difficulties appear and it becomes necessary to take into account the human and psychological factors in the pedagogical process.

Based on French national statistics and a deep observation of what happen in French university since 1990, we describe the major evolution in student’s and teacher’s behaviours and this paper shows interesting parallels in daily life, professional life and education world. In both cases, the major difficulties come from the human being and communications rules. The consequences on the teaching efficiency are discussed and many concrete examples are given to illustrate these situations.

Becoming conscious that the human being is the key of motivation in learning process, we speak about possible ways of investigation to improve the efficiency and the quality of teaching. Some important psychological aspects of teaching are described such as relation between teachers, teachers and students. Among different possible human approaches, we suggest some of them that can be easily transposed into the field of Education. Thus, Yoga techniques and others psychological approaches such as “coaching”, N.L.P (Neuro Linguistic Programming) and so on, are powerful tools to help the teachers in human being management, students relation and personal evolution. Some concrete results we obtain in our electronic school are given to illustrate the interest of theses techniques. Finally, we invite all the colleagues to share our experimentation, to think about, and to test, if necessary, theses approaches, in order to get a global and international feedback.

SESSION: Advances on E-Learning, Distance Learning and Web-based Learning

Chair: Konstantinos Siassiakos, Imre J. Rudas

Online Evaluation with Trainee-Adaptive Tests	Cristea Boboila, Marcela S. Boboila	563-146
Intercultural Initiatives and Practices for Secondary and Adult Education in Greece	Konstantinos Siassiakos, Maria Theodosopoulou, Constantinos Tsamadias	563-098
Information Aggregation as one of the Pillars of Intelligent Systems	Imre J. Rudas, Janos Fodor	563-099
Further Results Obtained in the Application of a New Didactic Method to Teach in English Difficult or Complex Technological Subjects	Carlos Blanco Vazquez, Francisco Alvarez-Vaquero	563-112
Development of a Web-Based Laboratory System for Distance Experiments on Basic Electronic Circuits	Dongsik Kim, Kwansun Choi, Sunheum Lee, Changwan Jeon, Wonseok Yang, Sangyeon Woo	563-115
Incorporating Learning Styles in Adaptive Educational Systems	Spiros Panetsos, Odysseas Sakellaridis	563-155

SESSION: Engineering Education in High Schools and Universities I

Chair: Nicola Pitrone, Lorenzo Saliceti-Piazza

Teaching Digital Voltmeter by Advanced Technologies	B. Ando', A. Ascia, N. Pitrone	563-118
A Biotechnology Summer Camp for High School Students to Advance the Paradigm in the Establishment of a Knowledge-Based Economy	Rosa Buxeda, Lorenzo Saliceti-Piazza	563-126
Using "Creativity Techniques" to Improve a Pedagogical Reform Process. Impact on the Reform Speed and Efficiency	Ph. Dondon, M. Marthiens Dagorette, E. Carre	563-103
Design of a Low Cost BPSK Modulator/demodulator for a Practical Teaching of Digital Modulation Techniques	Philippe Dondon, J. M. Micouleau, J. Legall, P. Kadionik	563-102
Flash Animations for Improving the Effectiveness of C Programming	JaeWook Chun, Wonseok Yang, Yousang Lee, ILhyun Moon, KwanSun Choi, ChangWan Jeon, Dongsik Kim, JongSik Lim, Dal Ahn, SunHeum Lee, SanYeon Woo, Chang Ahn	563-110
Environmental Process Control Engineering: Interdisciplinary Approach for an International Master's Course Curriculum	A. Capodaglio, R. Vilanova, R. Katebi, J. Vehi	563-142
Determining the Basic JFET Parameters from Static Characteristics	Elena Niculescu, Marius-Cristian Niculescu, Dorina-Mioara Purcaru	563-159
Information Package as Facilitating Tool for Student Mobility in European-Asian Credit Transfer System (EACTS) Student Exchange Program	N. NikMohamed, A. Muchtar, M. Ismail, S. A. Russly, A. Hunger, A. Ekadiyanto, B. Budiardjo, C. Morandi, I. Skalbergs, K. Ramli, P. D. Purnamasari, R. F. Sari, R. Menozzi	563-156
Evaluating the Educational Value and Usability of an Augmented Reality Platform for School Environments: Some Preliminary Results	Vincentas Lamanauskas, Costin Pribeanu, Rytis Vilkonis, Alexandru Balog, Dragos Daniel Iordache, Andrius Klangauskas	563-114
Implementation of the Virtual Laboratory for 8051 Microcontroller	Yoosang Lee, WonSeok Yang, Jaewook Jeon, IlHyun Moon, KwanSun Choi, Dongsik Kim, ChangWan Jeon, Jongsik Lim, Dal Ahn, SunHeum Lee, SanYeon Woo	563-109
Project E² for the VET: teachers' training for the exploitation of ICT in the Vocational Education	Theodoros G. Kartsiotis, Ioannis G. Psychogios, Maria Mavropoulou	563-096

SESSION: Engineering Education Software Development

Chair: Ljubomir Lazic, Nicola Pitrone

Practicum in Software Project Management – An Endeavor to Effective and Pragmatic Software Project Management Education	Manzil-E-Maqsood, Talha Javed	563-137
Using Ontologies for E-tourism	Waralak V. Siricharoen	564-232
Application of Technology in the Architectural Design Process	Mehdi Khakzand, Farhang Mozaffar	563-107
A Framework of Software Testing Metrics – Part 1	Ljubomir Lazic, Nikos Mastorakis	561-547
A Framework of Software Testing Metrics – Part 2	Ljubomir Lazic, Nikos Mastorakis	561-595
Game-based Learning using MANETs	Alexandros Vasiliou, Anastasios A. Economides	563-094
Enriching Learning Standards to Support Authoring of Re-Usable Self-Assessment Activities	Georgouli Katerina	563-093
An Applet for Optimal Control Problems	Rui Goncalves, Maria Do Rosario De Pinho, Joao Borges Sousa	563-127
MPICds: Modular Application Development System for the Microchip's PIC Microcontroller Family	Miha Smolnikar, Mihael Mohorcic	563-143

Wednesday, July 25 2007

PLENARY LECTURE 4

How to Teach the Analysis of Electrical Circuits

at Technical Universities

Professor Dalibor Biolek

Dept. of EE, University of Defence, Brno

Dept. of Microelectronics, Brno University of Technology

Czech Republic

E-mail: dalibor.biolek@unob.cz

Web: http://user.unob.cz/biolek

Abstract: The lecture deals with a set of unconventional methods of teaching the electrical circuit analysis with a view to linear circuits, containing modern active components such as voltage- and current-feedback operational amplifiers (OpAmps) and operational transconductance amplifiers. The above methods are based on heuristic approach, evolving the student’s understanding of the internal operation of the circuit being analyzed. The following novel didactic procedures and practical methods of the analysis are presented: Method of potentials, Kirchhoff’s laws untraditionally, Method of one Attempt and one Mistake, Method of Key Unknown Quantity, Theory of a Dwarf, Golden Rule of Operational Amplifier, All at Once Solution, and Extra Element Theorem for fast analysis of circuits containing OpAmps. A comparison of the efficiency of this approach for bachelor’s type of study at two different Universities is given.

PLENARY LECTURE 5

Personalized Feedback in Computer Adaptive Testing

Professor Anastasios A. Economides

University of Macedonia

Economic and Social Sciences

156 Egnatia Street

GR-540 06 Thessaloniki

Greece

economid@uom.gr

Abstract: Feedback is an essential element in learning. The educator responds to the learner's state and actions in order to help him. Recently, Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT) is gaining high popularity due to its efficiency in testing large number of examinees. This talk presents the attributes and the types of feedback in CAT. Given the current state and actions of the examinee, the CAT system would provide appropriate personalized feedback to him.

PLENARY LECTURE 6

Distance learning and Mechanical Engineering Education

Professor M. Gr. Vrachopoulos

Environmental Research Lab

Mechanical Engineering Department

Faculty of Applied Sciences

Chalkida Institute of Technology

344 00, Psachna, Euboea

HELLAS

mvrachop@teihal.gr http://www.teihal.gr

Abstract: Mechanical engineering is a traditional field of engineering, fact that is reflected in respective education. The progress made in the field has been rather stable without any need for rapid changes in the contents of the degree programs, or in the number of students. The degree programs are developing continuously, and it should be considered that the current trends in the modern information society as well as in the rapidly changing industry and business, are incessantly creating new challenges for mechanical engineering education.

Distance learning is among these trends and today it seems to be a preferred delivery mode in either basic academic training or supplementary education. Moreover, with distance learning new multimedia technologies and the Internet are used to improve the quality of learning by facilitating access to resources and services as well as remote info-exchanges and collaboration. It is a common belief today that the educational environment provided via web is more effective than the traditional educational environment, and facilitates communication among students. Student-oriented education can be achieved according to the learning ability and level of each student, because education is now possible whenever and wherever.

A basic step to understand the potential and the prospects for a distance learning program in a Mechanical Engineering Department is to conduct a questionnaire-based research so as to record the attitudes and expectations of the students regarding their education through the use of information technology tools, the acceptance or rejection of such an innovative program in relation to their socio-economic and cultural characteristics. Based on the results of this research, the distance learning program can be designed and implemented and it is expected to complement student learning achieved through physical laboratories and conventional classroom instruction.

SESSION: Latest Researches on Engineering Education I

Chair: M. I. Ortego, Shahrum Abdullah

Computers Use and Abuse in Romanian Children and Teenagers: Social, Psychological and Academic Consequences	Roxana Chirita, Mircea Ilinca, Gabriela Chele, Vasile Chirita	563-119
Some Problems of Information Retrieval in Web	Roman Lukatsky, Vladimir Rybinkin	563-130
Self-learning Statistics Activities at the UPC: A First Approach	J. Gibergans-Baguena, M. I. Ortego	563-128
Engineering Education: Using Technical Attributes to Analyse the Employers' Expectation of Future Engineering Graduates in Malaysia	S. Abdullah, A. Zaharim, S. M. Harris, M. Z. Omar, H. Basri, N. A. Nik Mohamed	563-152
Sensitivity Factor Analysis in the Bias Circuits with FET	Elena Niculescu, Dorina-Mioara Purcaru, Marius-Cristian Niculescu	563-148

Thursday, July 26 2007

SESSION: Engineering Education in High Schools and Universities II

Chair: Isabel Carvalho, Lubomir Smutny

Using a Home Energy Audit to Promote Active and Cooperative Learning	Isabel S. Carvalho	563-121
Network Identity, the Internet Addiction and Romanian Teenagers	Cristinel Stefanescu, Vasile Chirita, Roxana Chirita, Gabriela Chele	563-125
The Consortial Approach to Advanced Control Laboratory Education	Lubomir Smutny, Radim Farana	563-138
Visual Literacy – Basic skills for Engineering Undergraduates	Siu Kay Pun	563-105
Assessment of Student's Learning Outcomes During Design Experiences: Empirical Evidence to Support Interdisciplinary Teams	Olga Pierrakos, Maura Borrego, Jenny Lo	563-124
Use of Kolb's Learning Cycle through an Adaptive Educational Hypermedia System for a Constructivist Approach of Electromagnetism	Alexandros Papadimitriou, Georgios Gyftodimos	563-122
Visualization on Learning Mathematics Concepts for Engineering Education	M. Gloria Sanchez–Torrubia, M. Asuncion Sastre–Rosa, Victor Gimenez–Martinez, Carmen Escribano–Iglesias	563-108
Teaching HCI in SE Curriculum	Kristina Lapin, Saulius Ragaisis	563-136
Industrial Grant Projects as a Part of Study Plan at the University	Radim Farana, Lubomir Smutny	563-133
Clustering of Students of Engineering Mathematics based on their Attitudes, Orientations, Motivations and Intentions	S. Pohjolainen, K. Silius, M. Huikkola, H. Raassina	563-120
An International Seminar for Industrial Projects with Teamwork Training	M. Mellado, E. Vendrell, D. Zuehlke, F. Floerchinger, M. Seckner	563-117

SESSION: Latest Researches on Engineering Education II

Chair: Azami Zaharim, Dimitrios Zissopoulos

Route to Becoming a Member of Evaluation Panel for the Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC) of Malaysia	Suhaimi Abdul-Talib, Azami Zaharim, Junaidah Ariffin, Yin Chun Yang, Shahrum Abdullah	563-139
Outcome based Education Performance Assessment: A Computational Model to measure Electrical Engineering Subjects Learning Outcomes	Rozeha A. Rashid, Ibrahim Mohamed, Razimah Abdullah, Azami Zaharim, Mohd Saidfudin Masodi	563-154
Thematic the Pedagogic Training - of Training of Instructors of Adults	Ioannis Vagelas, Agoritsa Oikonomou, Kostas Vainas	563-095
Defence Electronics, Computers, Systems and Models implementation into Private Army Battalions Marketing, Contracting and Auditing	Dimitrios Zissopoulos, George Topalidis	561-477
Network Architectures for Load Balancing in Multi-HAP Networks	Mihael Mohorcic, Ales Svigelj	561-480
A Collaborative Community Environment to Support Experiential Improvement of Processes and Practices in Special Education	C. Karagiannidis, S. Efraimidou, A. Koumpis, F. Molinari	563-092

SESSION: Engineering Education in High Schools and Universities III

Chair: Bill Williams, Ferdi Boynak

Communication Outcomes and Bologna: an Approach to Professional English for Engineering Students	Bill Williams, Jose Figueiredo	563-150
A Longitudinal Study of First Year Engineering Students' Performance at the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia: Before and After the Implementation of the OBE Approach	A. Ismail, A. Zaharim, S. Abdullah, Z. Mohd Nopiah, F. L. Mohd Isa	563-153
Education Enhancement on Three-Phase System Measurements	S. Graziani, G. Nobile, N. Pitrone, N. Savalli	563-141
Assessment of Electronics and Communication Education Curriculum	Ferdi Boynak, Sezgin Alsan	563-149
New Paradigms of Education Applied to Circuit Design Course	Ferdi Boynak	563-147
The Perceived Contribution of E-Learning to Learning Quality	Argyriou Nikolaos, Konstantinos Siassiakos	563-097