Blended teaching and learning approach applied to electrical and computer engineering education

Abstract

The article presents a review of the current e-pedagogical methods to develop Electrical and Computer Engineering Education (ECEE) Study Programs using Blended an Learning (BTL). Engineering crucial experimental competences can be developed with the help of remote labs (RLs) and simulations. These online experiments can be found in different engineering fields. Instructional Design (ID) Model is based on the ADDIE model that includes Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation phases. Virtual Learning Environments (VLE) or LCMS (Learning Content Management Systems) are used to refer the on-line interactions for a variety of kinds that take place between students and teachers. Moodle (Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment) is known as a Course Management System (CMS). The review article provides resources to help teacher educators, administrators and policymakers better apply ICTs to EE programs. The resources were developed by Faculties of Electrical Engineering Technical University ”Gh. Asachi” Iași, Romania , and Technical University of Moldova, Chișinău, with extensive experience in the integration of ICTs into engineering teacher preparation programs.