Modular Approach to Teaching PID Control

• Published in: IEEE transactions on industrial electronics (1982) Vol. 54; no. 6; pp. 3112 - 3121
• Main Authors: Huba, Mikulas, Simunek, Miroslav
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York IEEE 01-12-2007; The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
• Subjects: Computational modeling; Computer simulation; Computer-aided instruction; Constraint theory; control engineering education; courseware; Education; Electronic learning; Electronics; Feedback; Interactive; Internet; Laboratories; Learning; Pi control; Proportional control; Proportional integral derivative; Teaching; Three-term control; user-centered design
• ISSN: 0278-0046; 1557-9948
• DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2007.907024

This paper describes a blended learning approach in teaching ¿Constrained Time-Delayed Proportional-Integral-Derivative Control.¿ It is based on the ¿learning by doing¿ paradigm supported by several e-learning tools: by the interactive electronic course materials in Moodle; by the laboratory of low-cost and easy-to-manipulate plants; and by the virtual laboratory WebLAB. These open the access to study and experiment on real systems via Internet for 24 h/day, seven days a week. Synergy of the newly structured theory developed to deal with real-world constraints with the interactive content delivery and with active learning based on simulations, real-time experiments in laboratories, and tele-experiments via Internet offers stimulating and quasi-authentic learning environment. These give students multiple formative feedback, ranging from computer quizzes to plant reactions in a rich variety of authentic situations.