Contains a brief overview of the history and activities of the International Council for Distance Education (ICDE). The ICDE represents the full spectrum of technological advancement with over 70 member nations. Objectives include promoting knowledge of and improvement in distance education globally, and conducting research into all aspects of…

The Stanford Instructional Television Network (SITN), the largest single university provider of live televised graduate-level engineering courses worldwide, partners with industry to address issues of competitiveness and job productivity. SITN offers engineers, scientists and technical managers a means to extend their education without leaving the…

Addresses some major issues that engineering and technology educators have to take into account when developing university curricula. Discusses an integrated approach to modeling a didactic process in engineering education and its application to designing a teaching-learning system. Highlights the important issues and strategies in the development…

Reviews the potential of information technology in engineering education with reference to a model of the learning process. Discusses engineering as an academic subject, engineering as a mathematical subject, engineering as applied science, a model of the learning process, and the role of telematics. Contains 17 references. (JRH)

Discusses the experiences of European engineering students who have left their country of origin to study abroad for periods of between two months and two years. Considers the linguistic and cultural preparation that is required to prepare these students to cope with the cultural differences in their new study environments and to benefit from…

Discusses the formation requirements for British engineers to work effectively within the framework of a European manufacturing industry. Highlights the importance of language skills and cultural awareness. Outlines various scenarios for education and training to be integrated within degree courses. (JRH)