Driss El Karfa

Computer simulation-based learning techniques can significantly enhance teaching methods by improving both the learning experience and digital educational processes. This method has become one of the most effective approaches for diverse student groups, enabling them to make data-driven decisions that optimize learning and contribute to better academic outcomes. This study aims to examine the impact of integrating computer simulation-based learning techniques into the learning of electronic circuits within industrial technology education. The research was conducted with a sample of 112 students (aged 13 to 16) from three classes. A descriptive correlational approach was used to explore the relationship between simulation-based learning and student performance. Pearson’s correlation coefficient was applied to analyze students’ results in a circuit manipulation test using simulation software and their responses to a questionnaire assessing their learning progress. Data were processed and analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The findings highlight the potential benefits of incorporating simulation techniques into electronic circuit education, reinforcing students’ motivation and engagement. However, several obstacles to the integration of simulations were identified, including the lack of teacher training, the need for complex manipulations, and the time required to prepare each session. Additionally, implementing simulations often requires smaller student groups, which may limit their use in larger classes. Despite these challenges, the results suggest that the widespread adoption of digital simulation in electrical technology education is beneficial, and we advocate for its integration into teaching methodologies to enhance student learning experiences and outcomes.

The Sebou Basin is one of the most important hydrographic basins in Morocco. When the Wadi Sebou enters the Gharb Plain, it encounters difficulties in evacuating its waters during wet years due to its flattening, resulting in risks of floods. Its flow decreases during drought years and in August and September. For the purpose of this research, we were granted authorization to utilize the hydrometric station located in Bel-Ksiri. This station is most suitable for the study as it was designated as a reference point for the Wadi Sebou's flooding in the lower basin. This study is based on detecting floods in the Wadi Sebou from 1976 to 2020, dividing this period on pre and post 1997, corresponding to periods before and after the construction of the Al Wahda dam, examining the mean daily flow rates. Identifying discontinuities within the maximum daily flow series from 1967 to 2020 was achieved in Microsoft Excel. Additionally, determining flood return periods and examining low water flows are integral aspects of the study. The findings indicate a relative decrease in the frequency and intensity of floods within the Wadi Sebou's basin, coupled with effective control of low water levels. These changes are attributed to the construction of the Al Wahda dam, which guarantees a stable water supply for irrigation purposes in the plain. To ensure the long-term sustainability of water management practices, the adoption of innovative irrigation technologies is deemed necessary.