e-Learning in Production Systems Design

Abstract

The e-Learning has been focused on not only the employee training at enterprises but also the lesson at universities in Japan. Since there are many methods of instruction such as educational software, electronic bulletin boards, and slides using computers and networks, the class content cannot be developed easily in e-Learning. Therefore, the designing class content for e-learning is more important than conventional lessons.
This paper discusses class content of a production system design for e-Learning. First, the study target of this lesson is determined and the story of the whole lesson is decided. Second, the structure of the learning theme is determined. Third, the educational materials including the educational software are developed and related to the content and structure. Finally, the demonstration experiments of the lesson are carried out at universities, the results of the questionnaires and tests are analyzed, and the effectiveness of the class including the educational method and the educational materials is discussed.