Enhancement and Dissemination of Virtual PLC for Programmable Logic Controller

该项目正在开发和传播基于Web的综合教学材料(虚拟PLC)，以帮助克服资源限制，这些限制往往阻碍学生获得成为熟练PLC用户所需的经验。目标包括扩展用户可以构建和测试程序的图形环境，增加25个以上的案例研究和10个以上的实验室练习，扩展智能教学系统组件以教授故障排除，以及开发支持材料以帮助教师使用虚拟PLC。该项目包括一项涉及其他几个机构的有效评估工作，包括为少数族裔服务的学校和两年制技术项目。传播工作包括开发一个网站、演示工具包、教科书和讲习班。

This project is developing and disseminating integrated Web-based instruction material (the Virtual PLC) to help overcome the resource limitations that often prevent students from gaining the experience needed to become proficient PLC users. Objectives include the expansion of the graphical environment where users may build and test programs, the addition of 25 more case studies and 10 more laboratory exercises, the extension of the intelligent tutoring system component to teach troubleshooting, and the development of support materials to help instructors use the Virtual PLC. The project includes an effective evaluation effort involving several other institutions, including minority-serving schools and two-year technology programs. The dissemination effort includes the development of a Website, demonstration kit, textbook, and workshops.