Results of Using Multimedia Case Studies and Openended Hands-on Design Projects in an ‘Introduction to Engineering’ Course at Hampton University

Аннотация

Instructors always have a dilemma. “I teach a topic, but it does not mean students learn the topic.” Instruction does not automatically mean learning (Vermunt,1996; Schilling et al., 2003). Research has indicated that compared to traditional instructional methods, multimedia instructional methods including photos, animations, video, etc., encourage more student participation and more active involvement in learning (Mbarika et al., 2003; Durodoye et al. 1995). This pedagogy may be particularly effective for African-American students who prefer interactive environments and whose general learning style might be categorized as “learning by doing” and visual learning.