Blended learning in microelectronics: a case study

A growing number of universities are using blended learning as an important supplement for traditional teaching and learning methods. This modality has advantages for institutions as well as students. The students are provided with a platform that hosts aggregated course resources,while at the same time being used as a course meeting place. The institutions can then better manage resources and provide better and more diverse service. In this paper we describe the use of blended learning techniques in microelectronics courses at the University of Calabria (Engineering Faculty), Cosenza, Italy. The goal of this project has been to evaluate the use of blended learning in engineering courses. The results of this research will allow the improvement of the organization of the course and its pedagogic methodology. This research is part of the European project CoMSON (Coupled Multiscale Simulation and Optimization in Nano-electronics). This project is a Sixth Framework Programme Marie Curie RTN (Research and Training Network) action.