Conference Session

Computers and Learning

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hoda Baytiyeh, American University of Beirut

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

solvingskills. In fact, it has been shown that engineer graduates possess adequate theoretical knowledgeand technical skills, but noticeably weak creativity and innovation. Interpersonal and personalskills in leadership, management, and multidisciplinary teamwork were found to be the mostoverlooked aptitudes in college despite their importance in work settings 25. With the availableWeb 2.0 applications, users can work collaboratively while chatting and conversing online. Suchfeatures help students enhance their team work skills including their oral and writing skills. Inaddition to technical knowledge and hard skills, engineers should possess soft skills in personaland interpersonal behavior to meet current employment market standards