New Simulation Tool for Teaching-Learning Processes in Engineering Education

In this study, new simulation-based software developed for educational purposes is introduced. The software simulates the processing system of natural stone plants which are very important and have been taught in natural stone production related lectures both at mining engineering departments and vocational high schools. The software was used during these classes and the students' feedbacks were measured by Likert scale surveys. This paper presents the development process of this software and the feedback results of its application in the classes. Positive feedbacks from the students encourage us for the next projects and show that the software achieved its learning objectives. (C) 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.