Web page creation as an alternative to the written reports in an advanced manufacturing course Conference

Kuren, MBV, Schmahl, KE. (2002). Web page creation as an alternative to the written reports in an advanced manufacturing course . 11985-11992.

cited authors

  • Kuren, MBV; Schmahl, KE

authors

abstract

  • As a part of an undergraduate advanced manufacturing processes course, students are required to perform in-depth research into an assigned manufacturing process. Over the past three semesters, students have presented their results in the form of a web site rather than in written format. The assignment gives students the opportunity to gain detailed knowledge of a process, to work with a classmate in a team effort, and to experience creation of an alternative means of communication. Each semester, the students were surveyed on their experience with this format versus previous experience with paper-based team reports. This paper provides the results regarding the effectiveness of the assignment in terms of teamwork, creativity, and learning.

publication date

  • December 1, 2002

start page

  • 11985

end page

  • 11992