Mobile Learning for Mechanical Engineers

Gyorgy Lipovszki () and Istvan Molnar ()
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Gyorgy Lipovszki: Department of Production Informatics, Management and Control, Faculty of Engineering, Budapest University of Technology and Economics Budapest, Hungary
Istvan Molnar: Department of Computer and Information Systems, School of Business, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, Bloomsburg, USA

Society and Economy, 2006, vol. 28, issue 1, 81-94

Abstract: The paper presents the first stage of a pilot project, which aims to introduce m-learning in mechanical engineering education. Basic concepts and technological considerations are discussed first, together with presentation of technical solutions for an m-learning system. We use some basic assumptions and make fundamental decisions related to the applied educational methodology and the hardware, software and network solutions. While selecting state-of-the-art hardware (HP iPAQ Pocket PC), we choose generally applicable and available software solutions. We also describe the specific, but highly generalised m-learning environment and its elements. The conversion of educational materials, and especially the application of subject-specific media, is discussed later in detail. We devote special attention to and show how simulation models can be applied in course materials in m-learning environments. The applied software solutions provide flexibility and long-term applicability, despite the rapidly changing technical environment.

Keywords: HP iPAQ Pocket PC; mobile learning; simulation using Pocket PC; mechanical engineering education (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2006
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