Using Computer-Aided Design Software and 3D Printers to Improve Spatial Visualization

Autor/inn/en	Katsio-Loudis, Petros; Jones, Millie
Titel	Using Computer-Aided Design Software and 3D Printers to Improve Spatial Visualization
Quelle	In: Technology and Engineering Teacher, 74 (2015) 8, S.14-20 (7 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2158-0502
Schlagwörter	Computer Assisted Design; Computer Software; Computer Peripherals; Spatial Ability; Visualization; Computer Uses in Education; Freehand Drawing; Engineering Education; Class Activities; Models; Instructional Effectiveness + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Räumliches Vorstellungsvermögen; Visualisation; Visualisierung; Computernutzung; Drawing; Zeichnen; Ingenieurausbildung; Analogiemodell; Unterrichtserfolg
Abstract	Many articles have been published on the use of 3D printing technology. From prefabricated homes and outdoor structures to human organs, 3D printing technology has found a niche in many fields, but especially education. With the introduction of AutoCAD technical drawing programs and now 3D printing, learners can use 3D printed models to develop their spatial abilities in technology and engineering curricula. How does this compare to traditional hand drawings? Can students actually enhance spatial abilities more through computer drawings and 3D-printed models rather than hand drawings? Research suggests that although hand drawings are still a component of the learning process, newer technologies can now enhance a learner's ability to increase spatial ability, particularly spatial visualization. (ERIC).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01