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Contribution: This paper has demonstrated that the use of blended learning in an electrical machines course has increased student engagement, pass rate, and scores across...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
Contribution: This paper has demonstrated that the use of blended learning in an electrical machines course has increased student engagement, pass rate, and scores across the GPA spectrum. Background: Lack of engagement by students in electric machine courses have been reported across the world. Interventions however, usually take the form of laboratory and simulation assignments. There is little information on, however, the use of blended learning and flipped classroom techniques to combat these problems. Intended Outcomes: Increased engagement in the course evidenced by exam performance. In particular, for the transformer, dc motor, induction motor, and synchronous motor the students should be able to explain the construction and principle of operation, and compute voltages, currents and power for various operating conditions. Application Design: The approach involved online lectures, tutorial submissions, and peer feedback forums followed by face to face tutorial sessions. These were chosen because online activities would allow students to access material on devices with which they are accustomed to engaging deeply and because peer feedback has been shown to build community, and increase the quality of discourse for both students and lecturer. Findings: There was a significant improvement in exam performance when compared to previous years. The pass rate of the course moved from approximately 60% in previous years to 86%. The class average mark also increased from approximately 50% in previous years to 63%.
Published in: IEEE Transactions on Education ( Volume: 62, Issue: 4, November 2019)
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago
Arvind Singh received the B.Sc. degree in energy systems from the University of the West Indies in 2003, and the M.A.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in power systems from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada, in 2006 and 2009, respectively. He is currently a Lecturer of energy systems with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of the West Indies. His research interests are in large s...Show More
Arvind Singh received the B.Sc. degree in energy systems from the University of the West Indies in 2003, and the M.A.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in power systems from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada, in 2006 and 2009, respectively. He is currently a Lecturer of energy systems with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of the West Indies. His research interests are in large s...View more
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago
Sean Rocke received the B.Sc. degree in electrical and computer engineering from the University of the West Indies in 2002, the master’s degree in communications management and operational communications from Coventry University in 2004, and the Ph.D. degree in electrical and computer engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 2013. His areas of interest include signal processing and optimization techniques relat...Show More
Sean Rocke received the B.Sc. degree in electrical and computer engineering from the University of the West Indies in 2002, the master’s degree in communications management and operational communications from Coventry University in 2004, and the Ph.D. degree in electrical and computer engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 2013. His areas of interest include signal processing and optimization techniques relat...View more
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago
Akash Pooransingh received the M.Sc. degree (with Distinction) in communications systems in 2005 and the Ph.D. degree from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of the West Indies St. Augustine Campus, in 2012. His area of interests include image processing, video analysis, and stakeholder engagement in engineering learning.
Akash Pooransingh received the M.Sc. degree (with Distinction) in communications systems in 2005 and the Ph.D. degree from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of the West Indies St. Augustine Campus, in 2012. His area of interests include image processing, video analysis, and stakeholder engagement in engineering learning.View more
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago
Craig J. Ramlal is currently a Lecturer with the Control System Group, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of the West Indies. His research interests include intelligent, optimal and robust control strategies, machine learning, and reasoning techniques.
Craig J. Ramlal is currently a Lecturer with the Control System Group, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of the West Indies. His research interests include intelligent, optimal and robust control strategies, machine learning, and reasoning techniques.View more
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago
Arvind Singh received the B.Sc. degree in energy systems from the University of the West Indies in 2003, and the M.A.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in power systems from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada, in 2006 and 2009, respectively. He is currently a Lecturer of energy systems with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of the West Indies. His research interests are in large scale energy management systems, smart grid, and condition monitoring of critical power system assets.
Arvind Singh received the B.Sc. degree in energy systems from the University of the West Indies in 2003, and the M.A.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in power systems from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada, in 2006 and 2009, respectively. He is currently a Lecturer of energy systems with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of the West Indies. His research interests are in large scale energy management systems, smart grid, and condition monitoring of critical power system assets.View more
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago
Sean Rocke received the B.Sc. degree in electrical and computer engineering from the University of the West Indies in 2002, the master’s degree in communications management and operational communications from Coventry University in 2004, and the Ph.D. degree in electrical and computer engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 2013. His areas of interest include signal processing and optimization techniques relating to wireless communications management applications and energy systems, as well as learner model extraction and critical thinking in engineering education.
Sean Rocke received the B.Sc. degree in electrical and computer engineering from the University of the West Indies in 2002, the master’s degree in communications management and operational communications from Coventry University in 2004, and the Ph.D. degree in electrical and computer engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 2013. His areas of interest include signal processing and optimization techniques relating to wireless communications management applications and energy systems, as well as learner model extraction and critical thinking in engineering education.View more
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago
Akash Pooransingh received the M.Sc. degree (with Distinction) in communications systems in 2005 and the Ph.D. degree from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of the West Indies St. Augustine Campus, in 2012. His area of interests include image processing, video analysis, and stakeholder engagement in engineering learning.
Akash Pooransingh received the M.Sc. degree (with Distinction) in communications systems in 2005 and the Ph.D. degree from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of the West Indies St. Augustine Campus, in 2012. His area of interests include image processing, video analysis, and stakeholder engagement in engineering learning.View more
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago
Craig J. Ramlal is currently a Lecturer with the Control System Group, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of the West Indies. His research interests include intelligent, optimal and robust control strategies, machine learning, and reasoning techniques.
Craig J. Ramlal is currently a Lecturer with the Control System Group, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of the West Indies. His research interests include intelligent, optimal and robust control strategies, machine learning, and reasoning techniques.View more