Conference paper 2025

Enhancing Electrical Engineering Education through Hands-On Learning in Collaborative Environments

Proceedings of 2025 34th Annual Conference of the European Association for Education in Electrical and Information Engineering, EAEEIE 2025
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This paper aims to highlight the significance and impact of an educational initiative developed at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca (TUCN), Romania, aimed at reducing student dropout rates. Traditional learning methods in electrical engineering often fall short in providing real-world applications, making it challenging for students to stay engaged. To address this, the initiative took the form of a student-led club, Robotelier, which embraced interactive, team-based learning approaches. By integrating theoretical knowledge with hands-on applications and project-based learning, the club fosters a dynamic and engaging educational environment. Beyond enhancing technical expertise, it also provides a valuable platform for students to develop essential social and soft skills. What sets Robotelier apart is its peer-driven model, designed by students for students, creating a supportive community that directly contributes to reducing dropout rates at TUCN. © 2025 IEEE.

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Higher education educational innovation engineering skills development hands-on learning interactive learning environment

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E-learning Learning systems Teaching Engineering education High educations Education computing Students Collaborative learning Computer aided instruction Skills development Hands-on learning Educational innovations Collaborative environments Electrical engineering education Engineering skill development Engineering skills Interactive learning environment Technical universities
Author Affiliations
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universitatea Tehnica din Cluj-Napoca, Cluj Napoca, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Energy Transition Research Center, Universitatea Tehnica din Cluj-Napoca, Cluj Napoca, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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