The use of state of the art E-Learning technology in support of education and professional development for GeoEngineers

E. Skordaki, N. Vlachopoulos

In the proceedings of: GEO2011: 64th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, 14th Pan-American Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 5th Pan-American Conference on Teaching and Learning of Geotechnical Engineering

Session: Teaching & Learning of Geotechnical Education

ABSTRACT: It has become readily apparent that geotechnical and geological engineers working in their respective fields are faced with a more demanding operational environment, an environment that is multi-dimensional and one that requires a highly educated and a situationally aware core of geo-professionals. In support of this mandate, the educational and professional development framework associated with the undergraduate degrees must also morph in order to support these current and future realities. Within the context of life-long learning, a niche role for a university is to keep up with the technological trends by incorporating e-learning education faculty within its organizational structure. Also highlighted are the potential advantages of using such technologies to improve enrolment of woman in engineering. This paper focuses on the various technologies that can be employed at the university level in support and continuing education within the geoengineering disciple.

RÉSUMÉ: Il est devenu évident que des ingénieurs géotechniques et géologiques qui travaillant dans leurs domaines respectifs sont confrontés à un environnement opérationnel plus exigeant, un environnement qui est multidimensionnel et un qui demandent que les geo-professionnels ont des skills technologique très élèves. À l'appui de ce mandat, le cadre éducatif et de développement professionnel associant avec les degrés de premier siècle, doit aussi changer afin de soutenir ces réalités actuelles et futures. Dans le contexte de « l'étude pour toute la vie », un rôle pour une université est de suivre les tendances technologiques et incorporant les stratégies de « e-étude » dans sa structure d'organisation. En outre accentués sont les avantages potentiels d'employer les technologies relevant pour améliorer l'inscription des femmes dans les programmes de génie. Cet article se concentre sur les diverses technologies qui peuvent être utilisées au niveau d'université ion continuelle dans le disciple de génie.

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E. Skordaki; N. Vlachopoulos (2011) The use of state of the art E-Learning technology in support of education and professional development for GeoEngineers in GEO2011. Ottawa, Ontario: Canadian Geotechnical Society.

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