Powerful software to learn by [power systems CAI]

Many students have trouble understanding the concepts and mastering the analytical skills required in their first power systems course. This becomes apparent in subsequent courses when they falter in applying those concepts and skills. They may lose interest in power systems, and may drop out. Our overall project was aimed at developing educational facilities with an integrated laboratory for a power systems course. To this end, a software package called PowerGraf was developed to help students learn and to make the subject more interesting. It is an interactive and comprehensive software package for supplementing what is learned in the classroom, the laboratory and in the student's self-study. It is also an excellent demonstration tool. The package is truly designed for students with little understanding of power systems.