Computer Aided Education (CAE) in the field of Structural Engineering at the University of Melbourne has progressed from a minor introduction to this technique, in the early years of its inception, to much more widespread use in recent times. This rapid change in incorporating the technique in courses offered throughout the entire four years of the degree course in Civil Engineering at this university is primarily attributed to improved access to both the necessary hardware and software as well as a deliberate attempt by teaching staff to bring their courses more "up-to-date", and themselves to be more "computer-literate".

The experience gained has been mainly through the use of packages with a deliberate educational "bent" and also through special purpose programs. The technique has met with popular acceptance by the student population and has also provided staff with valuable feedback in aspects of their teaching that would otherwise not have been so easily communicated.

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