lecture and two 110-minute labs perweek for fifteen weeks. Topics addressed in the course include visualization, sketching,orthographic, isometric, section, and auxiliary views, dimensioning standards, and parametricCAD using Creo. Because hand sketching has been shown to be important to improvingvisualization abilities and long-term student success not only in engineering graphics but across avariety of engineering courses [1], [2], [3], the first five weeks of the course are spent handsketching and it is continued throughout the semester even after CAD has been introduced.Whilst the content in the course is regularly updated to reflect changes in engineering graphicsstandards and CAD software used, the basic format remained the same for several
learn from mistakesto create value [1]. Ohio Northern University developed “expanded KEEN student outcomes” (e-KSOs) that translate KEEN’s broad student goals into “specific, authentic, and actionablelearning objectives.” The e-KSOs define outcomes related to curiosity, connections, creatingvalue, communication, collaboration, and character [2]. As such, these e-KSOs could be easilyincorporated into course and assignment-specific learning objectives in any engineeringdiscipline.Computer-aided design (CAD) is a tool for EM projects integrated into design-based courses.Typically, these projects use CAD software to communicate design details [3, 4] or to develop amodel suitable for additive manufacturing [5, 6]. However, 3D modeling courses are
Science, Technology, Engineering, andMathematics (STEM) experience lower rates of unemployment and higher salaries, aphenomenon seen across all nations. Recent technological advancements in the engineeringfield have created an environment for educators to reconsider the ways they should beeducating future engineers. Educational reform efforts have been spurred by concerns aboutcompetitiveness and the insufficient number of graduating engineers to fill vacant positions inthe job market. Several organizations have released reports that describe the need forsystemic change in the engineering education curriculum with a focus on skills that helpgraduates develop their employability skills, such as process, design and analytical skills [1][2] [3
industry is known for its high labor intensity and diverse range of job types,which require varying levels of communication skills. From the management team to engineers,superintendents, skilled workers, and front-line workers, effective communication is crucial toensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the desired quality standards.Effective collaboration between managers and workers is crucial to prevent accidents and resolveissues at the construction job site [1]. As a major contributor to the global economy, theconstruction industry faces numerous challenges such as declining productivity, workplacesafety, and labor disputes [2]. Many of these issues can be addressed through effectivemanagement and problem-solving
in Figure 1 or an antiquated milk line that was no longer working as shownin Figure 2. Conclusion While ambitious, there are many challenges to providing this collaborative learningexperiences for students in the US and Botswana. First, investigators must determine theappropriateness of educational technology used in support of co-curricular learningexperiences. While research suggests that use of AR technology within a problem-basedlearning activity can provide students with a learning environment that is authentic andimmersive (El-adaway, Pierrakos, Truax, 2014; Finelli et al., 2012; Garzón, 2021; Suskie, 2015),questions remain around access, compatibility and licensing of both the AR
learning management system(LMS), instructors can transition from traditional lecture-based use of course time and use thatinstructional period as an in-person meeting to facilitate collaborative engagements of students.Facilitative Instructor Model with Active Learning Modules A facilitative instructor model is a method of inverted classroom instruction wherecontent and supplementary material appear in an accessible location for students, such as withinan online LMS (1), and an instructor facilitates students learning through authentic learningexperiences during course time (2). Students can utilize times and locations where they feelcomfortable learning and practicing course content. During scheduled course time, students
engineering education as it supports diversity of ideas,allows students to critically evaluate their work, identify areas for improvement, and develop adeeper understanding of the concepts they are learning [1], [2]. It encourages students to takeownership of their learning. It fosters a growth-mindset, where students are proactive in seekingout opportunities for growth and development. This self-motivated approach to learning preparesstudents for lifelong learning and is essential for success in their careers as engineers. Forinstructors, reflection is equally important as it provides valuable insights into the learningprocess of students. It helps instructors to assess the effectiveness of their teaching methods,identify areas for improvement, and
multiple sections and the development of various iterations.IntroductionIntegrating experiential learning into the undergraduate engineering curriculum is a key factor inimproving learning outcomes, retention, and academic performance for all students [1], [2]. InEngineering Design Graphics, opportunities exist to integrate experiential learning, howevermany schools, particularly community colleges, are limited by a lack of lab space dedicated forthis purpose. While students are still able to carry out a design project and benefit from many ofthe learning outcomes desired, the limitations of space and time remain. An open accessmakerspace enables broader learning outcomes to be achieved including hands-on experiencewith tools and equipment used
and prototyping. The cultural / cross-culturalinfluence on the product is incorporated into the beginning stages of design using creativeideation methods included as part of the course interventions. Students enhanced engagementand sense-of-belonging in learning engineering graphics is assessed through pre and post-activityreflection and quality of design products.Introduction and objectivesIn addition to adjusting to new academic demands, many traditional freshmen students in theUnited States face being separated from their high school support groups and former way of life[1]. On the other hand, international freshman students with a low level of social integration canexperience heightened anxiety and depression [2]. Social integration
level curriculafor many students entering undergraduate engineering programs. The COVID-19 pandemic alsoforced both students and educators to adapt to online delivery and learning, often by creatingtutorials and other innovative teaching solutions. Within this evolving teaching paradigm, first year Page 1 of 12engineering design courses provide a window of opportunity for educators to introduce CAE in anew way and help students utilize these tools to their fullest potential.Teaching of CAE at UT-AustinAt The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin), learning the foundations of engineering designtakes place early in the undergraduate student experience
Founding Department Head of Experiential Engineering Education at Rowan University (USA). Prior to 2016 she was a faculty member in Chemical Engineering at Rowan. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Using EFA to Determine Factor Structure of a Computer-Based Version of thePurdue Spatial Visualization Test: Rotations (PSVT:R)Savanna Dautle 1 & Stephanie Farrell 11 Department of Experiential Engineering Education (ExEEd), Rowan University, Glassboro, NJAbstract Literature shows that spatial skills, and in particular, mental rotation skills, are predictorsof success in STEM. Students who have strong spatial visualization skills are more likely todemonstrate better academic performance and