Title: Research of the blog platform-assisted collaborative learning model in the teaching of 'micro-controller principles and applications'

Authors: Yan-Rong Tong

Addresses: School of Physics and Technology, University of Jinan, No. 336, West Road of Nan Xinzhuang, Jinan 250022, Shandong Province, China

Abstract: 'Micro-controller principles and applications' is a significantly important course to be taken by an optoelectronic information science and engineering major. The course is both comprehensive and practical. The main aim of the course is to enhance students' learning initiative and their ability to apply a micro-controller. This article discusses the new methodology found in the curriculum's design, implementation and evaluation. The new teaching method employs a collaborative learning model assisted by a blog platform, which is not only conducive to strengthening the teacher's leading role and promoting the ability of students to self-teach, but this method also encourages and develops the students' spirit of teamwork and improves their overall ability to learn.

Keywords: blogs; collaborative learning; curriculum design; curriculum evaluation; microcontrollers; optoelectronics; engineering education; teamwork; higher education.

DOI: 10.1504/IJSMILE.2014.064207

International Journal of Social Media and Interactive Learning Environments, 2014 Vol.2 No.3, pp.271 - 284

Received: 01 Aug 2013
Accepted: 03 Jan 2014
Published online: 30 Aug 2014 *

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