e-Signals&Systems: A web-based educational tool for signals and systems

Vatansever F., Yalçın N. A.

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN ENGINEERING EDUCATION, vol.25, no.4, pp.625-641, 2017 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 25 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.1002/cae.21826
  • Journal Name: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN ENGINEERING EDUCATION
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.625-641
  • Keywords: computer-aided learning, distance learning, e-learning, signals and systems, IMPLEMENTATION, LABORATORIES, SIMULATION
  • Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Computers are widely used for educational purposes. Multimedia tools and simulations are mostly preferred for learning especially hard and complex structures in technical field and hardly realized experiments in laboratory environment. Besides, supporting theoretical knowledge with practical applications is crucial in engineering education. But, effects of negative conditions such as hardware deficiency (experimental gadgets, measuring instruments, etc.) in education environment, high number of students, less number of educators can be diminished with concepts which are distance education, computer-aided education, etc. In this study, web-based educational tool which is oriented to signals and systems subjects/courses is realized. This tool provides learning of signals and systems subjects with its subject descriptions, solved/unsolved problems, animations, simulations, interactive simulators, real-time applications, general exams, online communication/support, and new educational strategy in easy, simple, and effective way. Usability and educational contribution of realized study was inspected with questionnaires which were filled anonymously by 110 students in Uludag University and assessed according to SUS and Likert scales.