Conference Session

Physical Models and Other Interactive Tools

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald Welch, U.S. Military Academy; James Ledlie Klosky

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

use ofdemonstrations follow: • “The instructor uses extremely effective learning tools in class, and they really helped me to better understand the material presented.” • “This has been my favorite class…. Even though it was more work than any other class, it really stimulated my learning and excitement of being a Civil major.” • “Good visual aids” • “It was very possible to visualize all the concepts so it was easier to realize what was going on.” • “The models used to illustrate concepts were useful.” • “The material was relative and interesting.” • Q: Strengths of course. A: “The instructor demos and visual aids”; “Practical applications”; “Interesting material, vital to