Abstract
At Vienna University of Technology an online course in sustainable product design has been developed. The aim of this course is to offer vocational training for professionals in product design. The interface of the e-learning system is easy to understand. The whole system is adapted to the needs of the target group. Communication and cooperation play an important role for the e-learning system. Extensive evaluation is supposed to ensure the effectivity of the system.
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An der Technischen Universität Wien wurde ein Online-Kurs für umweltgerechte Produktgestaltung entwickelt, der auf Weiterbildung von Personen abzielt, die im Bereich Produktdesign beruflich tätig sind. Die Oberfläche dieses E-Learning-Systems ist leicht zu erfassen, das ganze System ist an den Bedürfnissen der Zielgruppe ausgerichtet. In diesem E-Learning-System sind vor allem Kommunikation und gemeinsames Arbeiten von großer Bedeutung. Das System wird genauestens evaluiert, um die Effektivität des Tools sicher zu stellen.
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Pohl, M., Rester, M., Judmaier, P. et al. Ecodesign — design and evaluation of an e-learning system for vocational training. Elektrotech. Inftech. 122, 473–476 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03054382
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