ROLE OF COMPUTERS IN WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING EDUCATION (original) (raw)

The main objective of this paper is to highlight the importance of the using computer to enhance learning process through e-Learning. It presents a learning management system (LMS) which intention to improve the teaching and learning processes by introducing electronic learning techniques to a selective water and environmental engineering under-graduate courses. Both the Department of Water & Water Structures Engineering and the Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Zagazig University (Egypt) were involved. Authors describe experience from the educational project, assistive technology and the way to develop the training materials. The system is designed notably for engineering students to maintain and improve their skills. This developed learning management system abbreviated as "eSWES" is an EU funded project under the TEMPUS-Program. This project was a three-year project on implementing technology tools including virtual learning environment (VLE), video-conferencing, and simulation and visualization was carried out for providing a blended learning environment for undergraduate students. It can be considered as a major initiative in promoting e-Learning towards creating a knowledge-based society. New technologies, such as computer based learning, online courses, distance learning, and in general multimedia applications are being implemented in the project.