Airframe and Powerplant Computers on Wheels
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Keywords
technology-enabled learning, mobile technology, tablet computers, mobile solutions,
Project
Air Washington
Authors
Date Submitted
2014
Material Type
Program Planning Resources
Secondary Material Type
Student Support Materials
Institution
Renton Technical College
Industry Partner
Washington State Aerospace Industry Partners
License
CC BY
Funding Source
Additional Public Access
Abstract
The Computer on Wheels (COWs) initiative under the Air WA grant allowed for the design and purchase of mobile solutions to allow access to informational software and technical resources in real time. The intent was to better model the work environment of Aircraft Maintenance Technicians on the job. Through COWs, students have access to course materials and aircraft manuals that are updated in real time rather than traditional hard copy formats that become dated and costly to replace. Students also learn how to document work processes closely modeling real world practice (as many airlines are going paperless). COWs can also provide students easy access to other education software designed to enrich learning in real time (e.g. CANVAS, WordWeb, and videos online).
Industry (NAISC)
Developmental Education
Occupation (SOC)
Production Occupations -- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4081)
Instructional Program (CIP)
Precision Production (48)
Credit Type
Credential Type
Certificate