Learning Object Repository
Michael
Scott
Program Dept.
Ottawa Carleton Catholic School Board
Purpose
Electronics is based on basic principles of physics. However, electricity
and electronics may be hard to comprehend due to its esoteric and non-intuitive
nature. In addition, accelerated technological innovation in the field
requires constant updating of knowledge and life long learning. The teaching
of electronic principles requires many forms of learning methods, from
hands-on circuit building to computer based simulation.
In order to build a strong foundation of knowledge and skills in electronics, we propose to build a network of educators and online resources to facilitate teaching and learning. Part of this endeavor is the concept of a database of “learning objects” (LOs) or self contained and re-usable learning resources. The files presented here are learning objects to test the concept and develop standard methods for further work.
One of the areas in electronics identified as problematic by our college partners in the PASS project (Partnering to Articulate for Student Success) is student learning and retention of basic principles such as Ohm’s Law, which provides the basis of understanding analog circuit design. In addition, students new to electronics need to understand the basics of electrical and physical measurements and computer simulation of circuit designs. We hope the following sample LOs provide insight into the possibilities of learning objects in the teaching of electronics.
Michael
Scott
Program Dept.
Ottawa Carleton Catholic School Board
Tools:
Hardware
Toshiba Satellite 5200 notebook, (2.0GHz Pentium 4M, 512MB RAM, 40GB HD,
15” LCD, 1600X1200 native resolution, Yamaha AC-XG WDM audio)
Video camera: Panasonic miniDV PV-DV207D-K
Multimeter: Wavetek Meterman 25XT
Software
Electronics
Workbench MultiSim (electronics simulation software)
TechSmith
Camtasia Studio (capture, sound recording and video editing)
Adobe Premier
v6.0 (video editing)
