Case studies and information technology in civil engineering learning

Angelides, DC; Poulopoulos, A; Avgeris, I; Haralampous, P

dc.contributor.author	Angelides, DC	en
dc.contributor.author	Poulopoulos, A	en
dc.contributor.author	Avgeris, I	en
dc.contributor.author	Haralampous, P	en
dc.date.accessioned	2014-03-01T01:49:46Z
dc.date.available	2014-03-01T01:49:46Z
dc.date.issued	2000	en
dc.identifier.issn	1052-3928	en
dc.identifier.uri	https://dspace.lib.ntua.gr/xmlui/handle/123456789/25917
dc.subject.classification	Education, Scientific Disciplines	en
dc.subject.classification	Engineering, Multidisciplinary	en
dc.title	Case studies and information technology in civil engineering learning	en
heal.type	journalArticle	en
heal.language	English	en
heal.publicationDate	2000	en
heal.abstract	A multimedia-supported case study is presented that deals with a large-scale civil engineering project. This case study is based on the complete analysis, design, and construction files of the developer of the project. The multimedia instructional tool has integrated different disciplines and input from the project manager, senior students, and instructors of different disciplines. This multimedia tool includes hypertext links to modular and stratified information. Information is made available through the user's control in a logical, interactive, deductive, and disciplinary way that follows the flow of a civil engineering project. Text, graphics, and videos are included. The multimedia tool presents a teaching tool that enables senior class civil engineering students to learn about planning, design, and construction phases of a civil engineering project, as well as their integration. The in-class use of the tool and project discussions help the students to relate better their previous academic knowledge to "real-life" problems, enhance their creativity, and increase the level of retention of the new knowledge acquired. Future enhancements and learning possibilities are discussed with the use of additional capabilities of information technology. The multimedia application developed has been used in an academic environment; however, with some modifications, it could be used to improve the "learning curve" of new employees in a company environment.	en
heal.publisher	ASCE-AMER SOC CIVIL ENGINEERS	en
heal.journalName	JOURNAL OF PROFESSIONAL ISSUES IN ENGINEERING EDUCATION AND PRACTICE	en
dc.identifier.isi	ISI:000087848500010	en
dc.identifier.volume	126	en
dc.identifier.issue	3	en
dc.identifier.spage	125	en
dc.identifier.epage	132	en