Revolutionizing Engineering Education: Exploring Experimental Video-on-Demand for Learning

Abstract

Attention to the interaction between instructors and students in engineering education is ofremarkable importance. Incorporating practical work alongside theoretical teachings canenhance the effectiveness of learning. In this article, the use of short video-on-demand is introducedas a method of teaching students. An experimental video sample is used, and the interactionbetween the instructor and students in the classroom while using this video is discussed.As a case study, we investigate the concept of periodic waveforms in a stable system and multiperiodicwaveforms in an unstable system, resulting from a change in a control parameter.Although the work is demonstrated on a specific scientific topic, the suggested method can beapplied to other scientific subjects. In order to enhance the effectiveness of education, tasks outsidethe classroom are assigned in addition to in-class activities. The proposed method has beenimplemented during several academic semesters at the undergraduate and graduate levels, specificallyin the fields of mechanical engineering and renewable energy engineering. The resultsobtained from surveys and evaluations indicate a strong connection with students, understandingand retention of scientific topics. One of the significant advantages of the proposed methodis the visualization of educational content through short videos, which enhances the learningprocess. Among the findings of this study, improvements in skills such as accuracy and the applicationof engineering reasoning, in addition to scientific knowledge, can be highlighted.