Use of Dynamic Visualizations for Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, and Science Education Students: Implications on Ability to Correctly Create a Sectional View Sketch
Year: 2016
Type: article
Abstract: This paper presents some learning support tools for developing spatial abilities in engineering design students.They are based on the previous authors' experience in teaching traditional Engineering Graphics and uses both on-line and batch computer-aided generation of 3D models from 2D freehand sketches.Although these applications can be used with standards PCs, they are intended to be used on Tablet-PCs to provide an experience similar to sketching on real paper.The objectives of these applications are to develop three important elements for the future engineer: spatial visualization, freehand sketching and normalized view generation.The authors present the results of a pilot study that has been realized in some Spanish universities.Two well-known tests for evaluating spatial abilities: Mental Rotation Test (MRT) and the Differential Aptitude TestÐ Spatial Relations subset (DAT-SR), have been used to validate the pilot study.
Source: Journal of Technology Education
Authors: Petros Katsioloudis, Daniel Dickerson, Vukica Jovanovic, Mildred V. Jones
Language: English
Subfield: Automotive Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
Funders: European Commission, Universitat Jaume I
OpenAlex ID: W2612736986