Learning Resource Catalog Record:
An Integrated Virtual Learning System for Programmable Logic Controllers
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| Title: | An Integrated Virtual Learning System for Programmable Logic Controllers |
| Download URL: |
http://etidweb.tamu.edu/hsieh/Intro2.html
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| Author(s): |
Sheng-Jen Hsieh
Organization: Texas A&M Department: Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution |
| Discipline(s): |
Computer Engineering Design Electrical Engineering General Engineering, Engineering Science Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics |
| Description: | The Integrated Virtual Learning System for Programmable Logic Controller contains animations, simulations, tutorials, case studies and educational games. The system is being evaluated not only with undergraduate students, but also with high school students and industry professionals. The project is funded by the National Science Foundation, with industry support from Rockwell Automation. |
| Referenced By |
Animations and intelligent tutoring systems for programmable logic controller education Integrated virtual learning system for programmable logic controller |
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| Metadata: | IEEE LOM Record |
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| Use of Resource: | System includes games and hardware emulators in addition to ITS and animations, with a focus on teaching program structure, ladder logic, and programming applications. From the Pr2ove-it review: "[T]he lecture caused a significant improvement in learning, and the [Intelligent Tutoring System] modules subsequently caused further significant improvement in learning. USEFUL [S]tudents felt that the module was interactive, relevant, adequately paced, and easy to use and understand." | |
| Audience/Grade: | College Freshman - Continuing Education | |
| Related ABET Criteria: |
(b) Design and conduct experiments, analyze and interpret data (c) Design a system, component, or process |
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| Intervention(s): |
Animation Case studies Hypertext/hypermedia Interactive Multimedia Simulation |
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| Learning Resource Type: | Teaching - Software Tool/Environment | |
| Difficulty: | Difficult | |
| Interactivity Level: | Very High | |
| Version Info | ||
| Publication Date: | 2007 | |
| Platform/Format: | WWW | |
| Media Type: | WWW | |
| Cost: | Free | |
| Download URL: | http://etidweb.tamu.edu/hsieh/Intro2.html | |
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