A Simulation-based Teaching Material Using Audio Navigations for an Introductory Communication Engineering Course

Abstract

This paper describes simulation-based electronic teaching materials for an Introductory Communication Engineering Course.They include computer graphics animation and audio navigation and explanations. The CG-based interactive simulation content was produced for items difficult for students to understand. Investigation into its usability suggest that (1) virtual experiences through interactive CG on a PC would promote the learning by students, and (2) in addition to visual information, audio navigations, and explanations through synthesized voice would make the electronic teaching materials more effective.