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

in communication graphics,problem solving and critical thinking is a primary aim of Design and CommunicationGraphics in the Irish second level system. In addition to this, students are providedwith an appropriate learning environment where they can plan, organise and presentcreative design solutions using a variety of skills, techniques and media [4]. Assessmentof the subject is in two components: A design assignment (worth forty percent ofmarks) that assesses students on elements that cannot be readily assessed through theterminal examination that is worth sixty percent of marks.Core to both components is the development of “Concept Driven Competencies”,where students are expected to develop an ability to engage in “metacognition”[18]where

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

questions examined the level of involvement and theopinions of continued education from respondents.The fourth category examined the major and minor offerings of institutions, along withinformation on the job fields in which recent graduates found work. Questions were also askedthat covered the title of degree, minor offerings and the annual number of departmentalgraduates. This research could aid institutions as educators adapt curricula and advise students ascourse content changes. Questions from the fourth category remained unmodified from the 2004survey instrument. Finally, the last category focused on current research, grants, collaborations,and future research plans. These areas were specified based on Flowers13 2001 work

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

compiled. A Delphi survey is currently planned to help us achieveconsensus on this issue. We are asking the participants to help determine if any of these namesshould replace the Engineering Design Graphics as the Division name, or if there are names thathave not yet been suggested. The Delphi technique is conducted through a series of rounds whichgive participants feedback from the previous round and allow them to reevaluate their responses.This Delphi will be conducted electronically with all survey instruments and responses made viathe web. The objective of this Delphi is to gather consensus about the possible names, not todetermine the best name. A vote of the EDGD membership would be required for a namechange. Everyone who is on the EDGD

Conference Session

Research in Graphics Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Derek Yip-Hoi, Western Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

dimensions to make components fit in Page 15.254.9 the assembly. Students are encouraged to meet and discuss the interfaces of their components with their classmates and the instructor to help create “smart” models.̇ The Challenge of Collaboration: Large assembly models increase the problem of data management and version control. This is particularly challenging when the modeling activity is performed collaboratively by a team. As with the above point, it is felt that this is an important experience to expose technologists to modeling in the real world. Students are instructed to create a modeling plan on paper that includes an