Conference Session

Spatial Ability and Visualization in Graphics Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheryl Sorby, Michigan Technological University; Norma Veurink, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

AC 2010-617: ARE THE VISUALIZATION SKILLS OF FIRST-YEARENGINEERING STUDENTS CHANGING?Sheryl Sorby, Michigan Technological University Dr. Sheryl Sorby is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics and Director of the Engineering Education and Innovation research group at Michigan Technological University. She recently served as a Program Director within the Division of Undergraduate Education at the National Science Foundation. Her research interests include graphics and visualization. She has been the principal investigator or co-principal investigator on more than $5M in external funding, most from the National Science Foundation for educational projects. She was the

Conference Session

Spatial Ability and Visualization in Graphics Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patrick Connolly, Purdue University; James Beeler, Purdue University; Pat Connaughton, Purdue University; Jared Price, Purdue University; Ben Trefz, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

received identicaltest questions but viewed the object as a 3D augmented reality image that was slowly rotatedthrough one revolution. The participants in this group also received 90 seconds to answer eachquestion on the test. Quantitative and qualitative results were recorded for the study. Futureresearch plans are discussed as well as lessons learned from this augmented reality application.IntroductionSpatial skills, sometimes referred to as spatial ability, are increasingly important in a workplacethat is dependent on collaboration and communication. These spatial skills are vital in numerousfields including engineering, medicine, and manufacturing. Historically, there has been a greatdeal of interest in methods of instruction and technology

Conference Session

Spatial Ability and Visualization in Graphics Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diarmaid Lane, University of Limerick; Niall Seery, University of Limerick

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

AC 2010-1212: FREEHAND SKETCHING AS A CATALYST FOR DEVELOPINGCONCEPT DRIVEN COMPETENCIESDiarmaid Lane, University of LimerickNiall Seery, University of Limerick Page 15.601.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Freehand sketching as a catalyst for developing concept driven competenciesAbstractAt a time when concept driven competencies are perceived to be critical in redefiningeffective technological education, the introduction of Design and CommunicationGraphics at senior cycle in Irish high schools has broad implications. Students nowhave the potential to explore applied geometries, integrated with conceptual thinkingin addition to

Conference Session

Research in Graphics Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Derek Yip-Hoi, Western Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

AC 2010-139: CAD INSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES FOR ADVANCED ASSEMBLYMODELING AND MECHANISMS DESIGNDerek Yip-Hoi, Western Washington University Derek Yip-Hoi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology at Western Washington University and coordinator of the department’s CAD/CAM program. He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor where he worked for several years as a Research Scientist in the area of Reconfigurable Manufacturing before moving out to the Pacific Northwest where he spent 3 years at the University of British Columbia before moving to WWU. His teaching interests are in CAD/CAM, CNC, design methodology

Conference Session

Research in Graphics Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Sadowski, Purdue University; Patrick Connolly, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

AC 2010-1349: A DELPHI SURVEY TO DETERMINE NAME CHANGEPOSSIBILITIES FOR THE ENGINEERING DESIGN GRAPHICS DIVISIONMary Sadowski, Purdue University Mary A. Sadowski: As Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs in the College of Technology at Purdue University, Dr. Sadowski provides leadership for the School’s strategic initiatives in undergraduate education; serves as coordinator of accrediting activities and initiatives, scholarships, and enrollment management; and provides leadership for activities related to diversity and student services. Dr. Sadowski is a professor of Computer Graphics and has taught a variety of courses including CAD, Web Design, Animation, and Creative Thinking. Her

Conference Session

Research in Graphics Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aaron Clark, North Carolina State University; Jeremy Ernst, North Carolina State University; Brian Downs, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

through a follow-up study that had been used in previous years to collect data oncurrent trends and issues related to the field. This paper will discuss the overarching issues andtrends currently in technical/engineering education and one significant area within the surveythat dealt directly with new instructional strategies for graphics education (i.e. distanceeducation). One section of the survey explored distance education in technical/engineeringgraphics education; as prior research suggested that changes had occurred in the instructionaltopics and practices of the field. Previous research also shows that instructors wondered if thesame topics were being taught and the same technology was being used by graphicsprofessionals as a part of their

Conference Session

Research in Graphics Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Wiebe; Theodore Branoff; Mark Shreve

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

., Maltbie, C., Rafter, C., & Elkins, V. (2003) Student performance and acceptance of instructional technology: Comparing technology-enhanced and traditional instruction for a course in statics. Journal of Engineering Education. 92(2) 133-140.4. Branoff, T. J. (April, 2007). Online, pre-instructional questioning strategies: Do formative evaluations correlate with end-of-course summative evaluations in engineering graphics courses? Paper presented at the 2007 Southeastern Section Meeting the American Society for Engineering Education, Louisville, Kentucky, April 1-3, 2007.5. Branoff, T. J., & Wiebe, E. N. (June, 2008). Face-to-face, hybrid or online?: Issues faculty face in redesigning an introductory engineering

Conference Session

Spatial Ability and Visualization in Graphics Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rui (Celia) Pan, Purdue University; Shih-Ping Kuo, Purdue University; Johannes Strobel, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

AC 2010-1163: INTERPLAY OF COMPUTER- AND PAPER-BASED SKETCHINGIN DESIGNRui (Celia) Pan, Purdue UniversityShih-Ping Kuo, Purdue UniversityJohannes Strobel, Purdue University Page 15.797.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Interplay of computer and paper-based sketching in designIntroduction:Concept generation is an important phase in design, when designers start generatingideas and develop thoughts. One of the tools that designers use to help them thinkduring this early stage of design is paper-based-sketches. Previous research indicatesthat paper sketches can help designers better communicate their ideas and progresstheir design30. However, new