Authors: Huczynski, Andrzej; Johnston, Scott

Source: European Journal of Engineering Education, Volume 30, Number 2, May 2005 , pp. 287-298(12)

Publisher: Taylor and Francis Ltd

Abstract:

This study examines the use of Computer Assisted Learning (CAL) by undergraduate engineering students studying a business and management course. Discussing both the relationship between management and engineering and CAL applied to engineering education, this study is based on a survey of 82 undergraduates and adopts a quantitative research methodology. The results suggest that engineering students generally displayed positive attitudes towards CAL and that increased use of CAL improved course performance where it matched exactly the course assessment format. On the basis of this survey, the authors go on to consider the use of CAL in teaching engineering students business and management subjects at university. Cet article étude comment les étudiants de l'ingénierie utilisent l'enseignement assisté par ordinateur dans les études de gestion. L'article est fondé sur un sondage parmi quatre-vingt deux étudiants et une méthodologie de recherche quantitative. Il traite aussi le rapport entre l'ingénierie et la gestion et le rôle de l'enseignement assisté par ordinateur dans le cadre des études techniques. Les résultats semblent indiquer, qu'en général, les étudiants de l'ingénierie considèrent que l'enseignement assisté par ordinateur a un valeur educatif. De plus, l'enseignement assisté par ordinateur semble promouvoir une amélioration en matière de résultats, pourvu que les formats du logiciel et les contrôles soient les mêmes.

Keywords: Computer-assisted learning; Undergraduate; Business; Management; Engineering; Survey; Student performance

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03043790500087530

Affiliations: 1: School of Business and Management, University of Glasgow, Gilbert Scott Building, West Quadrangle, Glasgow, G12 8QQ, Scotland, UK

Publication date: 2005-05-01

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