Future learning environment and impact of ISE

Abstract

Relevant technologies that can significantly impact education and training are described. The technologies are grouped into four categories: information technology and infrastructure, collaboration technology, modeling and simulation technology, and instructional technology. The synergistic combination of these technologies can dramatically increase the effectiveness of learning. Future learning environment is described in terms of learning objectives, instructional models and technologies. A proposed learning model is presented for preparing engineers to handle the complexities and uncertainties of future high-tech systems. The role of the intelligent synthesis environment (ISE), being developed by NASA, University of Virginia and JPL, in the future learning environment is described.