Utilizing 3D open source software to facilitate student learning of fundamental engineering knowledge: a quasi-experimental study

• Autores: Pao-Nan Chou, Wei-Fan Chen, Chong-Yan Wu, Robert P. Carey
• Localización: The International journal of engineering education, ISSN-e 0949-149X, Vol. 33, no. Extra 1 (Parte B), 2017 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Current Trends in K-12 Engineering Education), págs. 382-388
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • This study explored the effect of Google SketchUp on students’ learning achievements in spatial visualization. A quasi-experimental with pre-test and post-test design was used to conduct the research. Eighty-four fifth graders from a publicelementary school in Taiwan voluntarily participated in the study. Students from different classes were divided into threeinstructional modules: Google SketchUp (with full features), Google SketchUp (with limited features), and traditionalinstruction (hand-held objects). Students in each of the three experimental groups were instructed to manipulate various3D objects that were created by a class teacher. A criterion test was developed to measure students’ understanding aboutbasic concepts of spatial visualization. The educational experiment was completed within three weeks. The results showedthat Google SketchUp (with full features) was an effective learning tool to support students in developing spatialvisualization skills (F = 8.20, p < 0.01).