The structured development of simulation-based learning tools with an example for the Taguchi method

Allwood, Julian M.; Cox, Benita; Latif, Sania

doi:10.1109/13.965783

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“…The authors suggest that this approach can elicit learning outcomes that are not possible from completion of a standalone physical laboratory, such as allowing students to go through a debugging process for which they typically do not have time. A virtual laboratory has been developed to allow students to apply the Taguchi method to determine the 14 design parameters of an extrusion process in just 90 minutes [18]. The simulation, which was based on an arbitrary mathematical model, performs the experiments and calculates the relevant statistics, freeing students to do other tasks.…”

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Enhancement of Student Learning in Experimental Design Using a Virtual Laboratory

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Abstract-This paper describes the instructional design, implementation, and assessment of a virtual laboratory based on a numerical simulation of a chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process, the virtual CVD laboratory. The virtual CVD laboratory provides a capstone experience in which students synthesize engineering science and statistics principles and have the opportunity to apply experimental design in the context similar to that of a practicing engineer in industry with a wider design space than is typically seen in the undergraduate laboratory. The simulation of the reactor is based on fundamental principles of mass transfer and chemical reaction, obscured by added "noise." The software application contains a 3-D student client that simulates a cleanroom environment, an instructor Web interface with integrated assessment tools, and a database server. As opposed to being constructed as a direct one-to-one replacement, this virtual laboratory is intended to complement the physical laboratories in the curriculum so that certain specific elements of student learning can be enhanced. Implementation in four classes is described. Assessment demonstrates students are using an iterative experimental design process reflective of practicing engineers and correlates success in this project to higher order thinking skills. Student surveys indicate that students perceived the virtual CVD laboratory as the most effective learning medium used, even above physical laboratories.

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Enhancement of Student Learning in Experimental Design Using a Virtual Laboratory

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“…The procedures that comprise a Taguchi experiment are as follows: (1) select variable factors according to the quality requirement; (2) set the number of levels for the variable factors; (3) select an appropriate orthogonal array based on the variable factors and the number of levels; (4) conduct experiments according to the configuration of the variables and levels in the orthogonal array; (5) use the results of the experiments to calculate the S/N ratios and conduct one-way ANOVA; and (6) determine the best combination of variables and levels. Although this method is primarily used for controlling quality during the manufacturing process [10] [11], it has also been used for instructional design [1][5] [8]. Thus, this study uses this method to determine the best design for using IWBs in game-based instruction.…”

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Robust Design for Game-Based Instruction Using Interactive Whiteboards

Meng

Wang

2012

2012 IEEE Fourth International Conference on Digital Game and Intelligent Toy Enhanced Learning

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This study discusses the influence of game-based instruction combined with interactive whiteboards on learning effectiveness. Using Taguchi methods, we select the best teaching method combination to provide a reference for teachers in the future. The participants of this study were 25 third grade students; the subject taught during the experiment was Science and Technology. Interactive whiteboards (IWBs) were integrated into the teaching platform, and the experimental game-based instruction was applied for 12 weeks (36 sessions). The results indicate that IWBs are effective teaching aids when combined with game-based instruction, generating positive learning effects. During the experiment, we found that the more thoroughly teachers apply each function of IWBs, the more students' learning and learning retention improves.

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“…Various uses of virtual laboratories in the engineering curricula have been reported. [2][3][4][5][6][7] The most extensive deployment of virtual laboratories of chemical processes is an impressive set of modules developed at Purdue University. Seven different laboratories based on traditional Page 13.1165.2…”

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Teaching Experimental Design Using Virtual Laboratories: Development, Implementation And Assessment Of The Virtual Bioreactor Laboratory

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Gummer²,

Harding³

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2008 Annual Conference &Amp; Exposition Proceedings

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She currently has research activity in biological production and use of ligninolytic enzymes in biomass deconstruction for bioproducts and biofuels manufacture. She also has interests in developing tools to promote the use of higher cognitive skills in engineering coursework. Dr. Kelly recently earned OSU's Austin-Paul Engineering FacultyAward for mentoring students. Edith Gummer, Northwest Regional Education Laboratory Edith Gummer is the Director of the Classroom-Focused Research and Evaluation Program for the Center for Classroom Teaching and Learning at the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory. She coordinated the structure of the research design and the data collection and analysis processes of the project. She has been faculty in science and mathematics education quantitative and qualitative research design courses at the doctoral level. She has been involved in the development of innovative mathematics curricular activities and formative assessment in mathematics problem solving.

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The structured development of simulation-based learning tools with an example for the Taguchi method

Cited by 7 publications

References 11 publications

Enhancement of Student Learning in Experimental Design Using a Virtual Laboratory

Enhancement of Student Learning in Experimental Design Using a Virtual Laboratory

Robust Design for Game-Based Instruction Using Interactive Whiteboards

Teaching Experimental Design Using Virtual Laboratories: Development, Implementation And Assessment Of The Virtual Bioreactor Laboratory

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