Evaluation of interactive and inter-connected software in undergraduate renewable energy courses

Abstract

As the investment in renewable energy technologies is growing globally, it is important for academic institutions to educate the future engineers and scientists in this field. This paper discusses the ongoing development and evaluation of an educational software that was developed with an interactive and interconnected approach to educate undergraduate students in the concepts of renewable energy, specifically fuel cells. Three out of the five main modules of the software have been mostly developed. The two evaluations conducted so far show promising results in terms of improving student motivation and knowledge in the subject matter.