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Title: Independent Mechatronics Education Curriculum (iMEC) Professional Development Platform for Engineering Technology
Engineering Technology Skill Sets span many applications within 21st-century manufacturing situations. These traditional technologies are now being modified and enhanced with Industry 4.0 (I4.0) technologies, with the expectation that many Engineering Technology (ET) technicians will address these I4.0-driven industry situations. To ensure that tomorrow's technician will service this expectation, today's ET preparation faculty must know how ET Skill Set skills are applied and adapted to prepare the rising technicians. Effective hands-on Professional Development (PD) for ET Technology faculty responsible for technician Skill Set education is a proactive 1st step. This PD must include the related hands-on experiences for students and facilitate faculty's subsequent transfer of skill learning at appropriate intensities to targeted student cohorts.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
2148138
PAR ID:
10658193
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Publisher / Repository:
ASEE Conferences
Date Published:
Subject(s) / Keyword(s):
mechatronics, engineering technology, trainer, hands-on learning, 2-year college
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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