Engineering Problem Solving Learning Objects to teach Processing Systems: an empirical approach

Researchers in the field of educational software development are continually involved in experimenting new approaches to improve the learning efficiency. The interest in developing new engineering methodologies derives from the need to determine the most useful and accurate results in information building and knowledge transfer. This paper presents an investigation on the effects of computer-assisted anchored instruction to improve problem-solving skills while teaching scientific disciplines in the university environment. This experience suggests that web-based anchored instruction exhibits high potentials in offering useful instructional environments.