http://hdl.handle.net/2117/3604 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 04:18:30 GMT 2013-06-20T04:18:30Z webmaster.bupc@upc.edu Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. Servei de Biblioteques i Documentació no http://hdl.handle.net/2117/19012 Title: Aula virtual de apoyo a la docencia y al autoaprendizaje de cálculo para estudiantes universitarios con material docente y aplicaciones basadas en software libre Authors: Jarauta Bragulat, Eusebio; Pelayo Melero, Ignacio Manuel Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:30:02 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2117/19012 2013-04-26T12:30:02Z Jarauta Bragulat, Eusebio; Pelayo Melero, Ignacio Manuel no http://hdl.handle.net/2117/18544 Title: Self-video recording for the integration and assessment of generic competencies Authors: Masip Álvarez, Albert; Hervada Sala, Carme; Pàmies Gómez, Teresa; Arias Pujol, Antoni; Jaen Fernandez, Carles; Rodríguez Sorigué, M. Cristina; Romero Durán, David; Nejjari Akhi-Elarab, Fatiha; Álvarez del Castillo, María Dolores; Roca Lefler, Marta; Hernández Farràs, Jorge; Montferrer Liñan, Raul Abstract: This document presents the use of a self-video-recording service for the integration and assessment of certain generic competences (oral and written communication, teamwork and third (English) language) in all degree programs related to the Industrial area at the Terrassa School of Engineering (EET). The resulting service allows to carry out the assessment through active and collaborative learning methodologies using ICT as a support, becoming an educational resource where students are encouraged to evaluate their own activity, individually and in groups (co-evaluation), and with which the faculty can enhance certain sections of the syllabus while also evaluating generic competences. This paper outlines the rationale and design of the system based on self-recording-video that assists work on some generic competences. A preliminary experience has taken place and it has been carried out by volunteer students and some professors from the promoting team. It consisted of following all steps to obtain the video-recording as a result and fulfil the further assessment. Preparing the defence of the final project career, explaining the way a problem is faced are examples of use of the service endowed to assist the assessment of some generic competences. A good number of students and professors have participated in this preliminary experiment carried out on some subjects and in which oral effective communication will be assessed. A specific rubric for the assessment of generic competences has been used both for students and faculty. There is a summary of qualitative feedback from both students and instructors, and where several issues related to improving the self-assessment and self-video-recording system, are discussed. Finally, a survey is proposed, whose results will be helpful for its improvement. Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:02:57 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2117/18544 2013-04-02T14:02:57Z Masip Álvarez, Albert; Hervada Sala, Carme; Pàmies Gómez, Teresa; Arias Pujol, Antoni; Jaen Fernandez, Carles; Rodríguez Sorigué, M. Cristina; Romero Durán, David; Nejjari Akhi-Elarab, Fatiha; Álvarez del Castillo, María Dolores; Roca Lefler, Marta; Hernández Farràs, Jorge; Montferrer Liñan, Raul no This document presents the use of a self-video-recording service for the integration and assessment of certain generic competences (oral and written communication, teamwork and third (English) language) in all degree programs related to the Industrial area at the Terrassa School of Engineering (EET). The resulting service allows to carry out the assessment through active and collaborative learning methodologies using ICT as a support, becoming an educational resource where students are encouraged to evaluate their own activity, individually and in groups (co-evaluation), and with which the faculty can enhance certain sections of the syllabus while also evaluating generic competences. This paper outlines the rationale and design of the system based on self-recording-video that assists work on some generic competences. A preliminary experience has taken place and it has been carried out by volunteer students and some professors from the promoting team. It consisted of following all steps to obtain the video-recording as a result and fulfil the further assessment. Preparing the defence of the final project career, explaining the way a problem is faced are examples of use of the service endowed to assist the assessment of some generic competences. A good number of students and professors have participated in this preliminary experiment carried out on some subjects and in which oral effective communication will be assessed. A specific rubric for the assessment of generic competences has been used both for students and faculty. There is a summary of qualitative feedback from both students and instructors, and where several issues related to improving the self-assessment and self-video-recording system, are discussed. Finally, a survey is proposed, whose results will be helpful for its improvement. http://hdl.handle.net/2117/18506 Title: Future educators' explaning voices Authors: Minelli de Oliveira, Janaina; Buenestado Caballero, Pablo; Camacho, Mar Abstract: Teacher education programs must offer pre-service students innovative technology-supported learning environments, guiding them in the revision of their preconceptions on literacy and technology. This present paper presents a case study that uses podcast to inquiry into future educators’ views on technology and the digital age. Results show future educators present rather conservative views on technology use and few of them relate to the theme from their future professional identity. Courses aimed at preparing future educators to make pedagogical use of technology should explicitly address students’ preconceptions so as to favor the educational approaches required for the development of the twentieth century skills. Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:15:43 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2117/18506 2013-03-26T12:15:43Z Minelli de Oliveira, Janaina; Buenestado Caballero, Pablo; Camacho, Mar no Teacher education programs must offer pre-service students innovative technology-supported learning environments, guiding them in the revision of their preconceptions on literacy and technology. This present paper presents a case study that uses podcast to inquiry into future educators’ views on technology and the digital age. Results show future educators present rather conservative views on technology use and few of them relate to the theme from their future professional identity. Courses aimed at preparing future educators to make pedagogical use of technology should explicitly address students’ preconceptions so as to favor the educational approaches required for the development of the twentieth century skills. http://hdl.handle.net/2117/15527 Title: Checking model-data weather hazard occurrence fit in the context of climate change Authors: Tolosana Delgado, Raimon; Ortego Martínez, María Isabel; Egozcue Rubí, Juan José; Sánchez-Arcilla Conejo, Agustín Abstract: In climate change impact studies it is common to run a given response model (from ecosystem changes to wavestorm or landslide occurrence) nested into one of the available long-term Global or Regional Circulation Models (GCM, RCM) reproducing the climate for the XX century or predicting it for the XXI. In this way, it is expected to capture the average behaviour of the studied system to a changing climate forcing: in other words, with such response forecasts, one does not actually expect to be able to reproduce each and every single event, but rather its statistical behaviour. Regarding weather-related hazard, the relevant statistical properties are the occurrence return period of events, and their expected magnitude. The present study focuses on wave storm occurrence, and aims at presenting a general methodology to check the adequate reproduction of the return period of hazardous weather-related events by such response forecast models. This is attained by analysing a compound data set formed by series of real data (typically of around 20-30 years in the last decades of the XX century or the beginning of the XXI one) and longer hind- or forecast series. Occurrence of a stormy event is considered to follow an inhomogeneous Poisson process, with: a linear trend to capture climate change, and a step in the junction real data-forecast data to capture systematic model biases. A Bayesian method is proposed to assess the influence of these two elements, i.e the presence/absence of a climate trend and the adequate reproduction of the statistical properties of wavestorm occurrence by forecasting models. Results suggest a non-significant trend albeit negative trend in the storm occurrence, and an inability of the used forecast model to reproduce wavestorm occurrence. Thu, 08 Mar 2012 12:06:21 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2117/15527 2012-03-08T12:06:21Z Tolosana Delgado, Raimon; Ortego Martínez, María Isabel; Egozcue Rubí, Juan José; Sánchez-Arcilla Conejo, Agustín no In climate change impact studies it is common to run a given response model (from ecosystem changes to wavestorm or landslide occurrence) nested into one of the available long-term Global or Regional Circulation Models (GCM, RCM) reproducing the climate for the XX century or predicting it for the XXI. In this way, it is expected to capture the average behaviour of the studied system to a changing climate forcing: in other words, with such response forecasts, one does not actually expect to be able to reproduce each and every single event, but rather its statistical behaviour. Regarding weather-related hazard, the relevant statistical properties are the occurrence return period of events, and their expected magnitude. The present study focuses on wave storm occurrence, and aims at presenting a general methodology to check the adequate reproduction of the return period of hazardous weather-related events by such response forecast models. This is attained by analysing a compound data set formed by series of real data (typically of around 20-30 years in the last decades of the XX century or the beginning of the XXI one) and longer hind- or forecast series. Occurrence of a stormy event is considered to follow an inhomogeneous Poisson process, with: a linear trend to capture climate change, and a step in the junction real data-forecast data to capture systematic model biases. A Bayesian method is proposed to assess the influence of these two elements, i.e the presence/absence of a climate trend and the adequate reproduction of the statistical properties of wavestorm occurrence by forecasting models. Results suggest a non-significant trend albeit negative trend in the storm occurrence, and an inability of the used forecast model to reproduce wavestorm occurrence. http://hdl.handle.net/2117/13043 Title: Sistemas internos de garantía de la calidad (SIGC): necesidad y reto Authors: Carral Mahia, Eva Mª; Pérez Gracia, María de la Vega; Codinas, Xavier; López López, José; García Alzórriz, Juan Antonio; Buenestado Caballero, Pablo; Torres Cámara, Ricardo; Martínez Sánchez, Joan; Velasco Quesada, Guillermo Abstract: La Escuela Universitaria de Ingeniería Técnica Industrial de Barcelona (EUETIB) está diseñando su SIGC propio, teniendo en cuenta las características del centro, las directrices de la Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña y de las agencias de calidad, la formación que se requiere para sus estudiantes y los resultados que se observan en otros centros de éste y de otros países en los que ya se han implantado los sistemas de calidad. En una época de crisis y de cambios, en la que las titulaciones deben adaptarse al Espacio Europeo de Educación Superior (EEES), el diseño de un sistema de calidad deviene una necesidad y un reto para la EUETIB. Tue, 26 Jul 2011 08:01:13 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2117/13043 2011-07-26T08:01:13Z Carral Mahia, Eva Mª; Pérez Gracia, María de la Vega; Codinas, Xavier; López López, José; García Alzórriz, Juan Antonio; Buenestado Caballero, Pablo; Torres Cámara, Ricardo; Martínez Sánchez, Joan; Velasco Quesada, Guillermo no La Escuela Universitaria de Ingeniería Técnica Industrial de Barcelona (EUETIB) está diseñando su SIGC propio, teniendo en cuenta las características del centro, las directrices de la Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña y de las agencias de calidad, la formación que se requiere para sus estudiantes y los resultados que se observan en otros centros de éste y de otros países en los que ya se han implantado los sistemas de calidad. En una época de crisis y de cambios, en la que las titulaciones deben adaptarse al Espacio Europeo de Educación Superior (EEES), el diseño de un sistema de calidad deviene una necesidad y un reto para la EUETIB. http://hdl.handle.net/2117/13042 Title: Correlación entre la nota de ingreso a los estudios de grado de ámbito industrial y los resultados académicos obtenidos en el primer año de estudios de grado Authors: López López, José; Buenestado Caballero, Pablo; Pérez Gracia, María de la Vega; García Alzórriz, Juan Antonio; Torres Cámara, Ricardo; Martínez Sánchez, Joan; Velasco Quesada, Guillermo Abstract: El presente trabajo estudia la relación de la nota de acceso al centro con las calificaciones académicas obtenidas por los estudiantes de primer curso de Grado una vez transcurrido el primer año de implantación en la Escuela Universitaria de Ingeniería Técnica Industrial de Barcelona (EUETIB). En este trabajo se discute sobre los resultados obtenidos en función de la procedencia de los estudiantes, Bachillerato o Ciclos formativos de grado superior. Tue, 26 Jul 2011 07:45:33 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2117/13042 2011-07-26T07:45:33Z López López, José; Buenestado Caballero, Pablo; Pérez Gracia, María de la Vega; García Alzórriz, Juan Antonio; Torres Cámara, Ricardo; Martínez Sánchez, Joan; Velasco Quesada, Guillermo no El presente trabajo estudia la relación de la nota de acceso al centro con las calificaciones académicas obtenidas por los estudiantes de primer curso de Grado una vez transcurrido el primer año de implantación en la Escuela Universitaria de Ingeniería Técnica Industrial de Barcelona (EUETIB). En este trabajo se discute sobre los resultados obtenidos en función de la procedencia de los estudiantes, Bachillerato o Ciclos formativos de grado superior. http://hdl.handle.net/2117/12783 Title: Pluviometric regionalization of Catalunya: a compositional data methodology Authors: Gibergans Baguena, José; Ortego Martínez, María Isabel; Tolosana Delgado, Raimon Abstract: The aim of this paper is to introduce a methodology for de¯ning groups from regionalized com- positional data, through a hierarchical clustering algorithm aware of both the spatial dependence and the compositional character of the data set. This method is used to de¯ne a regionalization of Catalunya (NE Spain) with respect to its precipitation patterns in the Winter season. This region is characterized by a highly contrasted topography, which plays a dominant role in the spatial distribution of precipitation. Each rain gauge station is characterized by the relative frequencies of occurrence of six intervals of daily precipitation amount (classes ranging from \no rain" for precipitation below 3 mm, to \heavy storm" above 50 mm). Recognizing that frequencies are com-positional data, the spatial dependence of this data set has been characterized by variograms of the set of all pair-wise log-ratios, in the fashion of the variation matrix. Then, a Mahalanobis distance between stations has been de¯ned using these variograms to ensure that gauges with high spatial correlation get smaller distances. This spatially-dependent distance criterion has been used in a Ward hierarhical cluster method to de¯ne the regions. Results reveal 5 quite homogeneous groups of stations, which can be mostly ascribed a physical meaning. Finally, possible links to regional circulation patterns are discussed. Thu, 16 Jun 2011 08:58:20 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2117/12783 2011-06-16T08:58:20Z Gibergans Baguena, José; Ortego Martínez, María Isabel; Tolosana Delgado, Raimon no The aim of this paper is to introduce a methodology for de¯ning groups from regionalized com- positional data, through a hierarchical clustering algorithm aware of both the spatial dependence and the compositional character of the data set. This method is used to de¯ne a regionalization of Catalunya (NE Spain) with respect to its precipitation patterns in the Winter season. This region is characterized by a highly contrasted topography, which plays a dominant role in the spatial distribution of precipitation. Each rain gauge station is characterized by the relative frequencies of occurrence of six intervals of daily precipitation amount (classes ranging from \no rain" for precipitation below 3 mm, to \heavy storm" above 50 mm). Recognizing that frequencies are com-positional data, the spatial dependence of this data set has been characterized by variograms of the set of all pair-wise log-ratios, in the fashion of the variation matrix. Then, a Mahalanobis distance between stations has been de¯ned using these variograms to ensure that gauges with high spatial correlation get smaller distances. This spatially-dependent distance criterion has been used in a Ward hierarhical cluster method to de¯ne the regions. Results reveal 5 quite homogeneous groups of stations, which can be mostly ascribed a physical meaning. Finally, possible links to regional circulation patterns are discussed. http://hdl.handle.net/2117/9956 Title: Classifying wave forecasts with model-based geostatistics and the Aitchison distribution Authors: Tolosana Delgado, Raimon; Egozcue Rubí, Juan José; Sánchez-Arcilla Conejo, Agustín; Gómez Aguar, Jesús Javier Mon, 25 Oct 2010 08:57:59 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2117/9956 2010-10-25T08:57:59Z Tolosana Delgado, Raimon; Egozcue Rubí, Juan José; Sánchez-Arcilla Conejo, Agustín; Gómez Aguar, Jesús Javier no http://hdl.handle.net/2117/6645 Title: Trend analysis for daily rainfall series of Barcelona Authors: Ortego Martínez, María Isabel; Gibergans Baguena, José; Tolosana Delgado, Raimon; Egozcue Rubí, Juan José; Llasat Botija, Maria Carmen Abstract: Frequency analysis of hydrological series is a key point to acquire an in-depth understanding of the behaviour of hydrologic events. The occurrence of extreme hydrologic events in an area may imply great social and economical impacts. A good understanding of hazardous events improves the planning of human activities. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:52:45 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2117/6645 2010-03-15T10:52:45Z Ortego Martínez, María Isabel; Gibergans Baguena, José; Tolosana Delgado, Raimon; Egozcue Rubí, Juan José; Llasat Botija, Maria Carmen no Frequency analysis of hydrological series is a key point to acquire an in-depth understanding of the behaviour of hydrologic events. The occurrence of extreme hydrologic events in an area may imply great social and economical impacts. A good understanding of hazardous events improves the planning of human activities. http://hdl.handle.net/2117/2199 Title: Me4s: Mathematics for engineering in the context european higher Authors: Pujol Vázquez, Gisela; Buenestado Caballero, Pablo; Gibergans Baguena, José Abstract: En base a los cambios motivados por la aprobación de los nuevos títulos de grado, este trabajo presenta los resultados del proyecto de innovación docente denominado “ME4s: Matemáticas para la Ingeniería en el Espacio Europeo de Educación Superior” desarrollado por el grupo de profesores de la Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya firmantes de esta ponencia. Su finalidad es generar material docente, en soporte electrónico y en papel, publicado por Edicions UPC, en el área de las matemáticas, que cumpla con las exigencias del marco europeo. El proyecto surgió de la necesidad de disponer de un material que implemente el binomio enseñanza-aprendizaje, clave en el marco del Espacio Europeo de Educación Superior, permitiendo un uso versátil tanto para el estudiante como para el profesor. Por un lado, el estudiante puede trabajar con este material, tanto en el aula como apoyo en la resolución de problemas, como en las sesiones de laboratorio con Maple, así como en su estudio individual por sus características de auto-aprendizaje. Por otro lado, el profesor puede usarlo tanto para plantear diversas actividades de no-presencialidad, de trabajo cooperativo o de evaluación continua, ya que contiene tutoriales dirigidos, ejercicios de verificación de los conocimientos adquiridos y ejercicios propuestos con solución. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:00:31 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2117/2199 2008-07-31T11:00:31Z Pujol Vázquez, Gisela; Buenestado Caballero, Pablo; Gibergans Baguena, José no Matemáticas Aplicadas en el EEES, Maple en la Ingeniería, Material para el Aprendizaje Activo En base a los cambios motivados por la aprobación de los nuevos títulos de grado, este trabajo presenta los resultados del proyecto de innovación docente denominado “ME4s: Matemáticas para la Ingeniería en el Espacio Europeo de Educación Superior” desarrollado por el grupo de profesores de la Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya firmantes de esta ponencia. Su finalidad es generar material docente, en soporte electrónico y en papel, publicado por Edicions UPC, en el área de las matemáticas, que cumpla con las exigencias del marco europeo. El proyecto surgió de la necesidad de disponer de un material que implemente el binomio enseñanza-aprendizaje, clave en el marco del Espacio Europeo de Educación Superior, permitiendo un uso versátil tanto para el estudiante como para el profesor. Por un lado, el estudiante puede trabajar con este material, tanto en el aula como apoyo en la resolución de problemas, como en las sesiones de laboratorio con Maple, así como en su estudio individual por sus características de auto-aprendizaje. Por otro lado, el profesor puede usarlo tanto para plantear diversas actividades de no-presencialidad, de trabajo cooperativo o de evaluación continua, ya que contiene tutoriales dirigidos, ejercicios de verificación de los conocimientos adquiridos y ejercicios propuestos con solución. http://hdl.handle.net/2117/2147 Title: Teaching and learning mathematics and statistics at an Agricultural Engineering School Authors: Blanco Abellán, Mónica; Ginovart Gisbert, Marta; Estela Carbonell, M. Rosa; Jarauta Bragulat, Eusebio Abstract: This paper focuses on the teaching and learning of mathematical topics at the School of Agricultural Engineering of Barcelona in Spain. The teaching and learning process was hindered by under-achievement, absenteeism and lack of motivation on the student’s side. To overcome such obstacles we decided to set to work a new design for the subjects involved with the help of computer and other technologies. Therefore we devised a methodology based on the use of technical tools aiming at solving standard problems and fostering the communication teacher-student. This paper outlines the activities performed to the purpose, depending on the specific contents of each subject matter and the context where they are conducted. However, the use (and misuse) of technology entails some drawbacks, which can be sorted out by means of other kinds of activities, such as lectures, different types of examination questions or the achievement of a project work. Since the implementation of the sketched methodology absenteeism turns out to decrease, whereas students’ motivation seems to improve. In fact students employ statistical tools more frequently than in previous years to fulfil their final degree project. Likewise this methodology contributes to enhance students’ independent work, which matches perfectly the framework of the European Credit Transfer System. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:09:32 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2117/2147 2008-07-04T14:09:32Z Blanco Abellán, Mónica; Ginovart Gisbert, Marta; Estela Carbonell, M. Rosa; Jarauta Bragulat, Eusebio no teaching-learning process, statistics, engineering school, School of Agricultural Engineering of Barcelona, mathematics This paper focuses on the teaching and learning of mathematical topics at the School of Agricultural Engineering of Barcelona in Spain. The teaching and learning process was hindered by under-achievement, absenteeism and lack of motivation on the student’s side. To overcome such obstacles we decided to set to work a new design for the subjects involved with the help of computer and other technologies. Therefore we devised a methodology based on the use of technical tools aiming at solving standard problems and fostering the communication teacher-student. This paper outlines the activities performed to the purpose, depending on the specific contents of each subject matter and the context where they are conducted. However, the use (and misuse) of technology entails some drawbacks, which can be sorted out by means of other kinds of activities, such as lectures, different types of examination questions or the achievement of a project work. Since the implementation of the sketched methodology absenteeism turns out to decrease, whereas students’ motivation seems to improve. In fact students employ statistical tools more frequently than in previous years to fulfil their final degree project. Likewise this methodology contributes to enhance students’ independent work, which matches perfectly the framework of the European Credit Transfer System.