The aim of the project is to develop acoustics course for engineers with elements of gamification that enable specialist from rail, machinery and automotive industry to build improvement in the fields of vibroacoustics, through essential knowledge base and vocational competence across partner countries. These courses will provide a source of expertise on acoustic issues in terms of specific needs imposed by a labour market. The main purpose of the courses is to increase specialists’ awareness about the role vibroacoustic plays in the rail, machinery and automotive industry. A tool to convey acoustic knowledge will be course with elements of gamification. Gamification is the application of game-design elements and game principles in non-game contexts. Gamification commonly employs game design elements which are used in so called non-game contexts in attempts to improve user engagement, flow, learning, employee ease of use and usefulness of systems. Its form will allow to explain problems and issues connected with vibroacoustics in a broader aspect and with the higher efficiency.The project involves 5 organizations from 4 countries (with associated partners) - 2 enterprises (KFB Poland, Jazzy Innovations) and 3 universities (Ruhr University in Bochum, Catholic University of Leuven, Slovak University of Technology). Partners will be supported by associated partners from the world of industry, representing the audience. This is extremely important for the project because it will allow the exchange of knowledge and experience between higher education institutions, and entrepreneurs. The project is coordinated by KFB, but the responsibility for its implementation depend on all partners involved. Major recipients of acoustic courses are: specialists of various specialisations (mechanical, process, rail and automotive engineering) who use acoustic expertise in their daily work and whose expertise they do not acquire in a manner satisfactory during their education. The results and the materials of the project are the common heritage of the entire partnership. The final result of the project will be an Internet application consists of two modules (ACE Module1: Vibroacoustic Issues, ACE Module 2: Simulator for Engineers).Materials for self-education will be placed on the Acoustic Courseware Platform developed by KFB Polska and on Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Platforms, such as OpenEdX, OpenEducationEuropa.
Acoustic Course for Engineers is a unique combination of e-learning and hands-on simulation. Utilizing interactive examples and problem-solving tasks, ACE explains the role of acoustics in engineering and industry. The language of visualizations is comprehensible, universal, and easy to share with a multilingual team. The course help to understand the basic concepts of noise control in machinery and equipment. The cases are based on measurements performed at dedicated laboratory workstation. ACE has been developed by accomplished practitioners and scientists. It is designed to serve as modern self-development tool for engineers as well as comprehensive solution for professional education in work environment. ACE is a part of a large, thought-out strategy aimed at expanding and strengthening acoustic knowledge, supporting the development of innovative teaching methods based on attractive and effective delivery of content, teaching methodologies and practices at national and international levels. Groups of major recipients of ACE: 1. Specialists and students of various specialisations who use acoustic expertise in their daily work. 2. University teachers, mainly in the specialisation of acoustics or related specializations, who lecture in faculties such as process engineering, machinery construction, and subjects related to acoustics. 3. Company researchers of various specialisations to continuing professional development (CPD), 4. The students and lecturers of acoustics. These materials will constitute a multi-disciplinary source of expertise and examples for them. The project involves 5 organizations from 4 countries - 2 enterprises (KFB Acoustics, Jazzy Innovations) and 3 universities (Slovak University of Technology, Catholic University of Leuven, Ruhr University in Bochum). Acoustic Course for Engineers: https://ace.acoucou.org/