Computer-Assisted Teaching and Learning of Cotton Carding
Computer-Assisted Teaching and Learning of Cotton Carding

Summary/Abstract: The emergence of computers in the 1960s and their use in schools and universities opened new doors for modern methods of education. Computers and computer-based technologies have changed the traditional method of teaching, the so-called “chalk and talk” method. From a teacher-centered method in which the teacher delivers information, the use of computers in instruction has made a shift towards student-centered methods in which the teacher facilitates student learning. Through the use of multimedia educational tools, such as animation, video and simulation and network-based Learning Management Systems, such as Blackboard, Moodle, OLAT, Desire2Learn a. s. o., the computer-assisted teaching and learning can improve student satisfaction and academic outcomes. Multimedia technologies make the learning environment more interactive, increase student engagement and motivation to learn, and assist students to develop a better understanding of the topics they are learning. In this paper some interactive tools meant for computer-assisted teaching and learning of cotton carding have been designed, such as schematic drawing of cotton card, animation, video, and assessment tests. The topic is taught to the 3rd year students of the Faculty of Textiles, Leather and Industrial Management from Iasi, the “Technology and Design of Textile Products” specialization. The schematic drawing of cotton card has been created using AutoCAD software, and the video have been recorded with the aid of a Nikon D 5100 digital camera. A free online animated GIF Maker has been used to create an animation view of cotton carding process. In order to create the assessment tests Hot Potatoes software has been used.

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