Proceedings of the 6th Global Conference on Education and Teaching
Year: 2024
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How to Implement Materials Engineering Subjects into Digital and Student-Oriented Way? A Case Study from DigiMat Project
Krzysztof Jastrzębski
ABSTRACT:
Since the pandemic, significant attention has been given to transitioning classes to a digital format, with particular emphasis on science-oriented subjects, such as materials engineering. These subjects traditionally rely on laboratory experiments and hands-on learning, making the shift to online delivery challenging. To address this, a team from Lodz University of Technology (Poland), along with partners from Estonia, Greece, and Czechia, developed a project to facilitate and implement online materials engineering classes. As part of this initiative, they created an online learning platform tailored to different areas of materials science. The platform allows seamless integration of new materials and case studies into existing curricula, enhancing classroom experiences and promoting effective knowledge development. The platform not only supports traditional education methods but also improves classroom interaction through the use of digital technologies. It enables technical university teachers to continue teaching materials science when conventional approaches are not feasible. Moreover, the platform fosters active student engagement with features such as gamification and student activity boosters, motivating long-term participation.
This presentation will showcase the implementation of the DigiMat learning environment, with a particular focus on its application in teaching materials engineering and other science-oriented subjects.
keywords: digitalization; educational platform; technical subjects, higher education; asynchronous learning