A Paradigm Shift in Teaching Aerospace Engineering

From Campus Learners to Professional Learners – a Case Study on Online Courses in Smart Structures and Air Safety Investigation

Conference paper (2018)

Authors

Gillian Saunders-Smits Aerospace Structures & Materials
C.D. Rans Structural Integrity & Composites - Aerospace Engineering
M.J. Schuurman Structural Integrity & Composites - Aerospace Engineering
R. De Breuker Aerospace Structures & Computational Mechanics - Aerospace Engineering
J.P. van Staalduinen Information Management
Department
Aerospace Structures & Materials
Copyright: © 2018 Gillian Saunders-Smits, C.D. Rans, M.J. Schuurman, R. De Breuker, J.P. van Staalduinen
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https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2018-0810
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Published Date

2018

Language

English

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Aerospace Structures & Materials

Abstract

In this paper, the transition from teaching on-campus to an online audience consisting of working professionals in an Aerospace Engineering context is described. The differences in the learner’s needs and the transition in teaching methods and style that is required from teaching staff is discussed. This is illustrated by two case studies: for Smart Structures and for Air Safety Investigation. Recommendations on how universities can contribute to Life Long Learning are given.