NDLI: On the Utilization of Web-Based Collaboration Tools by Student Design Teams

Content Provider	The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Digital Collection
Author	Michael, D. Koch Irem, Y. Tumer Richard, J. Schulte
Copyright Year	2010
Abstract	Over the last couple decades, the engineering world has seen a steady increase in collaboration and knowledge sharing through predominantly web-based means. Facilitated by a growing number of tools that allow for data and knowledge to be easily transferred, the technological landscape that organizations operate in is completely different than even a couple years ago. Specifically for engineering design, mainstream tools such as email, forums and wikis have been researched in both a professional sense as well as in design education. The following paper looks to build off these studies by identifying and studying the wide range of tools that engineering students utilize on their own accord to collaborate and progress towards finishing a design project. Specifically, mechanical and industrial engineering students enrolled in introductory design courses at Oregon State University and Humboldt State University were observed, interviewed and surveyed regarding these topics. The following will outline the findings from this study, with hopes that this work can help others in the design education field better understand and make better use of the tools that students prefer to use. Also, as the next generation of engineers moves onto professional careers, the ability of engineering firms to understand how the younger generation collaborates and communicates will be important in shaping how engineering firms efficiently utilize new web-based tools in engineering design.
Starting Page	321
Ending Page	329
Page Count	9
File Format	PDF
ISBN	9780791844434
DOI	10.1115/IMECE2010-39207
Volume Number	Volume 6: Engineering Education and Professional Development
Conference Proceedings	ASME 2010 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition
Language	English
Publisher Date	2010-11-12
Publisher Place	Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Subject Keyword	Knowledge sharing Computer supported cooperative work Design education Wiki Collaboration Design Teams Students
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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