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This is a prototype of a wiki-based online learning system for simulation technology.

This wiki-site makes it easy for users to collaborate on developing, upgrading, and maintaining curricular materials related to simulation technology. Contributors can easily create and edit tutorials. The wiki-site also enables users to upload related curricular materials such as homework problems and PowerPoint presentations, making it easy for the community to share these materials.

We are developing a template that contributors can use to create new tutorials for the site. This template will incorporate the best practices in using simulation. The use of a template will ensure that the tutorials follow a similar structure and are informed by sound pedagogical practices even though developed by different authors.

Currently, we have modules for learning:

• Finite-element analysis (FEA) using ANSYS
       - ANSYS tutorials from Prantil et al textbook
• Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) using ANSYS FLUENT
• Program development using MATLAB
• Wind turbine analysis using Bladed
• Tips for editing in confluence

Each learning module contains a step-by-step tutorial that shows details of how to solve a selected problem using the particular software.

When installing simulation programs covered in these tutorials, follow these Testing Protocols to assure the program is working correctly.

For creating video snippets, please follow these guidelines.

This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant Number 0942706. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.