Abstract

Recent research has demonstrated that micro-modules have several advantages over videotaping of lengthy lectures. For example, the micro-modules are more focused on the subject, of higher quality and are better made with intentionality, more suited for personalized learning, and appropriate for skill-based learning, etc. Hence, in order to raise the quality of teaching and learning, the Engineering Faculty continues to promote and deploy micro-modules-based eLearning for engineering courses.

There are two components in this faculty-wide umbrella proposal. The first is the production of high quality micro-modules contents for engineering courses with a special focus on engineering foundation courses. For example, we would like to explore micro-modules for lab courses in teaching safety policy, equipment operation, etc. Moreover, we would like to produce specific micro-modules for engineering physics and engineering mathematics topics. In addition to video only micro-modules, we plan to consider curriculum design by introducing graphics, animation, simulation, etc. multimedia components as appropriate. The second component is the management of current micro-modules in various courses through refinement of content, improvement of curriculum, and the expansion of connectivity with current modules. The expected outcome of this project is to serve the Faculty as well as the university on promoting eLearning through effective and innovative courses using micro-modules.