A Visualization-Based Approach to Engineering Kinematics Using Cognitive Models

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dileep Sathyanarayana ◽  
Sundar Krishnamurty
Keyword(s):  
Engineering Students ◽  
Spatial Reasoning ◽  
Cognitive Models ◽  
Molecular Structures ◽  
Science Literature ◽  
Pedagogical Approach ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Psychology Education ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Gear Trains

Visualization and spatial reasoning are integral to developing an understanding of contemporary sciences. They form the basis for understanding a wide variety of topics across science, mathematics and engineering, including molecular structures, topologies, motion and forces, and manufacturing processes. Within engineering, it can be argued that challenging and time consuming topics such as kinematics can be better taught by faculty, and hence better understood and appreciated by students, by advancing our understanding of human visualization and spatial reasoning and using this knowledge to develop computer-based visualization instruction in ways that maximize their effectiveness. The achievement of such a goal will require importing proven extant theories from other fields such as psychology, education, engineering and computer science. This paper presents the results of one such effort for teaching engineering kinematics. The motivation for this work can be found in cognitive science literature, where motion comprehension has been identified and studied as a mental task. Accordingly, a major task in doing this work involved the study of cognitive models of motion comprehension, and identifying key stages present in them. Mapping such key stages in motion comprehension on to kinematics domain, this paper presents the framework for the visual comprehension based pedagogical approach to kinematics. A web-based gear-trains tutor has been developed to demonstrate this concept. Results from the tests on a controlled population of engineering students are presented and the efficacy of a visual comprehension based approach as an instructional tool is discussed.

Contribution-Oriented Pedagogy

2011 ◽  
pp. 439-446
Author(s):  
Betty Collis ◽  
Jef Moonen
Keyword(s):  
Future Trends ◽  
Pedagogical Approach ◽  
Teaching Process ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Computer Based Learning ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Pedagogical Models ◽  
Human Teacher

Pedagogy can be described as the art or science of teaching. The question of appropriate pedagogies for distance and computer-based learning when a human teacher may or may not be involved in the teaching process has been addressed and responded to in many ways. After a brief review of different pedagogical models, a contribution-oriented pedagogical approach in which students find, create, submit, and/or share resources using a Web-based course-support environment is identified as a model that is particularly valuable for forms of distance and computer-based learning. Examples of the model in practice, issues with managing the model, and future trends related to the model are also discussed.

Contribution-Oriented Pedagogy

2011 ◽  
pp. 415-422 ◽  
Author(s):  
Betty Collis ◽  
Jef Moonen
Keyword(s):  
Future Trends ◽  
Pedagogical Approach ◽  
Teaching Process ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Computer Based Learning ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Pedagogical Models ◽  
Human Teacher

Pedagogy can be described as the art or science of teaching. The question of appropriate pedagogies for distance and computer-based learning when a human teacher may or may not be involved in the teaching process has been addressed and responded to in many ways. After a brief review of different pedagogical models, a contribution-oriented pedagogical approach in which students find, create, submit, and/or share resources using a Web-based course-support environment is identified as a model that is particularly valuable for forms of distance and computer-based learning. Examples of the model in practice, issues with managing the model, and future trends related to the model are also discussed.

scholarly journals Facilitators and barriers to the utilization of the ACT SMART Implementation Toolkit in community-based organizations: a qualitative study

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aksheya Sridhar ◽  
Amy Drahota ◽  
Kiersten Walsworth
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Technology Acceptance Model ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Science Literature ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Community Based Organizations ◽  
Facilitators And Barriers ◽  
Acceptance Model

Abstract Background Evidence-based practices (EBPs) have been shown to improve behavioral and mental health outcomes for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Research suggests that the use of these practices in community-based organizations is varied; however, the utilization of implementation guides may bridge the gap between research and practice. The Autism Community Toolkit: Systems to Measure and Adopt Research-Based Treatments (ACT SMART) Implementation Toolkit is a web-based implementation toolkit developed to guide organization-based implementation teams through EBP identification, adoption, implementation, and sustainment in ASD community-based organizations. Methods This study examined the facilitators and barriers (collectively termed “determinants”) to the utilization of this toolkit, based on the perspectives of implementation teams at six ASD community-based organizations. Two independent coders utilized the adapted EPIS framework and the Technology Acceptance Model 3 to guide qualitative thematic analyses of semi-structured interviews with implementation teams. Results Salient facilitators (e.g., facilitation teams, facilitation meetings, phase-specific activities) and barriers (e.g., website issues, perceived lack of ease of use of the website, perceived lack of resources, inner context factors) were identified, highlighting key determinants to the utilization of this toolkit. Additionally, frequent determinants and determinants that differed across adapted EPIS phases of the toolkit were noted. Finally, analyses highlighted two themes: (a) Inner Context Determinants to use of the toolkit (e.g., funding) and (b) Innovation Determinants (e.g., all website-related factors), indicating an interaction between the two models utilized to guide study analyses. Conclusions Findings highlighted several factors that facilitated the utilization of this implementation guide. Additionally, findings identified key areas for improvement for future iterations of the ACT SMART Implementation Toolkit. Importantly, these results may inform the development, refinement, and utilization of implementation guides with the aim of increasing the uptake of EBPs in community-based organizations providing services to children with ASD and their families. Finally, these findings contribute to the implementation science literature by illustrating the joint use of the EPIS framework and Technology Acceptance Model 3 to evaluate the implementation of a web-based toolkit within community-based organizations.

CAD Platform Independent Software for Automatic Grading of Technical Drawings

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanchit Ingale ◽  
Anirudh Srinivasan ◽  
Diana Bairaktarova
Keyword(s):  
Engineering Students ◽  
Spatial Reasoning ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Spatial Visualization ◽  
First Year ◽  
Spatial Skills ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Pedagogical Tool ◽  
Students Success ◽  
Mechanical Objects

Spatial visualization is the ability of an individual to imagine an object mentally and understand its spatial orientation. There have been multiple works proving that spatial visualization skills can be improved with an appropriate training. Such training warrant a critical place in the undergraduate engineering curricula in many engineering schools as spatial skills are considered vital for students’ success in the technical and design fields [1–4]. Enhanced spatial skills help not only professionals in the engineering field but also everyone in the 21st century environment. Drawing sectional views requires mental manipulation and visual thinking. To enhance students spatial reasoning, one of the authors of this study, conducted a class in spatial visualization. The course-learning goal aimed at improving first-year engineering students’ spatial reasoning through instruction on freehand drawings of sectional view. During the semester, two teaching assistants had to grade more than 500 assignments that consisted of sectional views of mechanical objects. This was a tedious and a time consuming task. Motivated by this experience, this paper proposes a software aiming at automating grading of students’ sectional view drawings. The proposed software will also give live feedback to students while they are working on the drawings. This interactive tool aims to 1) improve the learning experience of first year students, with limited CAD knowledge, and 2) introduce a pedagogical tool that can enhance spatial visualization training.

scholarly journals Rancang Bangun Sistem Informasi Penjualan Obat Berbasis Website dengan Menggunakan Metode Waterfall

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-82
Author(s):  
Ahmad Fauzi ◽  
Dewi Wulandari
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Data Processing ◽  
Quality Of Data ◽  
Microsoft Excel ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Drug Sales ◽  
Uml Modeling ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
A Company

Abstract: In this era of globalization, information technology is speeding up. In managing the information required good technology because the information has a greatvalue for a company. And computer technology today with its increasingly sophisticated processing speed has enabled the development of computer-based information systems. Problems that exist in Kauman Apothecary is about the data processing that is still done manually, ranging from the admission process of incoming drugs, drugs out, often the absence of matching stock between the data with the original drug, as well as in making reports that still use microsoft excel. The design of the system is described by UML modeling, drug sales information system on web-based pharmacy kauman intranet this is the best solution, can improve the quality of data processing drugs in pharmacies kauman. And with the creation of this information system, can help simplify data processing moreleverage, while keeping data safe and minimize the data kerangkapan. The design of web-based drug sales information system is made using PHP and MySQL.Keywords: Information System, Sales, Kauman PharmacyAbstrak: Dalam era globalisasi sekarang ini, teknologi informasi melaju dengan cepatnya.Dalam mengelola informasi dibutuhkan teknologi yang baik karena informasi mempunyai nilai yang besar bagi suatu perusahaan. Dan teknologi komputer sekarang ini dengan kecepatan prosesnya yang semakin canggih telah memungkinkan pengembangan sistem informasi berbasis komputer. Masalah yang ada pada Apotek Kauman yaitu mengenai pengolahan data-datanya yang masih dilakukan secara manual, mulai dari proses penerimaan obat masuk, obat keluar, sering tidak adanya kecocokan stok antara data dengan obat aslinya, serta dalam membuat laporan yang masih menggunakan microsoft excel. Perancangan sistem digambarkan dengan pemodelan UML, sistem informasi penjualan obat pada apotek kauman berbasis web intranet ini merupakan solusi yang terbaik, dapat meningkatkan kualitas pengolahan data obat di apotek kauman. Dan dengan dibuatnya sistem informasi ini, dapat membantu mempermudah pengolahan data lebih maksimal, sekaligus menjaga data tetap aman dan meminimalisir adanya kerangkapan data. Perancangan sistem informasi penjualan obat berbasis web ini dibuat menggunakan PHP dan MySQLKata Kunci: Sistem Informasi, Penjualan, Apotek Kauman.

scholarly journals PROTOTIPE APLIKASI UJIAN CODING PHP BERBASIS WEB INTRANET DI STMIK ATMA LUHUR

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-80
Author(s):  
Yohanes Setiawan Japriadi ◽  
Lukas Tommy
Keyword(s):  
Wireless Local Area Network ◽  
Local Area Network ◽  
System Development ◽  
Unified Modeling Language ◽  
Local Area ◽  
Area Network ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Computer Laboratory ◽  
Unified Modeling ◽  
Computer Based

Modernization causes the examination process in some educational institutions that are usually done conventionally now start to change to CBT (Computer Based Test). At STMIK Atma Luhur, CBT in the form of a coding test carried out on a computer laboratory was felt to be not effective enough due to a short correction time, as well as the possibility of lossing the students work due to sudden power failure. Collection of jobs using an LAN (Local Area Network) intranet network can not be realized due to the difficult network configuration and requires not a small cost. One solution that can be offered in overcoming the above problem is to create a web-based exam application that is connected to a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) intranet network. The system development model and tools used in this study are prototype models and UML (Unified Modeling Language). The proposed application is effective in facilitating and accelerating the process of collecting student answer files from several client computers to a server computer. In addition, the usage of the proposed application allows the lecturer not to correct students' answers in a hurry, so that the scores that are truly objective and can be accounted for are obtained.

scholarly journals Developing L2 prosodic competence online: Implications of the emergency remote teaching

XLinguae ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-48
Author(s):  
Tatiana Aleksandrovna Polushkina ◽  
Elena Genrikhovna Tareva
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Quantitative Research Methods ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Experimental Teaching ◽  
Teaching Goals ◽  
Computer Based

This paper addresses the issue of transferring L2 prosody teaching to online settings due to the lockdown. The reasons are provided to account for the vulnerable status of pronunciation teaching and related risks. We report the results of the research project carried out in Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology with forty Russianspeaking engineering students. In this study a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods was used. The study first provided a critique of preexisting computer-based pronunciation training (CAPT) options ensuring learning continuity. These options were then analyzed against global educational policies related to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on this understanding, a methodological framework was designed to bridge the gap between prosody teaching goals and digital tools. At the next stage, experimental teaching was conducted to evaluate the feasibility of this framework. Once data from the interviews, rating scales and participant observation were collected, a descriptive analysis of the results was given. The findings showed that the suggested training had an important effect on L2 prosody acquisition by engineering students

Applied Tests of Design Skills—Part 1: Divergent Thinking

2012 ◽  
Vol 134 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jami J. Shah ◽  
Roger E. Millsap ◽  
Jay Woodward ◽  
S. M. Smith
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Skills ◽  
Divergent Thinking ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Spatial Reasoning ◽  
Problem Formulation ◽  
Qualitative Reasoning ◽  
Indirect Measures ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Design Skills ◽  
Direct Measures

A number of cognitive skills relevant to conceptual design were identified previously. They include divergent thinking (DT), visual thinking (VT), spatial reasoning (SR), qualitative reasoning (QR), and problem formulation (PF). A battery of standardized tests is being developed for these design skills. This paper focuses only on the divergent thinking test. This particular test has been given to over 500 engineering students and a smaller number of practicing engineers. It is designed to evaluate four direct measures (fluency, flexibility, originality, and quality) and four indirect measures (abstractability, afixability, detailability, and decomplexability). The eight questions on the test overlap in some measures and the responses can be used to evaluate several measures independently (e.g., fluency and originality can be evaluated separately from the same idea set). The data on the twenty-three measured variables were factor analyzed using both exploratory and confirmatory procedures. A four-factor solution with correlated (oblique) factors was deemed the best available solution after examining solutions with more factors. The indirect measures did not appear to correlate strongly either among themselves or with the other direct measures. The four-factor structure was then taken into a confirmatory factor analytic procedure that adjusted for the missing data. It was found to provide a reasonable fit. Estimated correlations among the four factors (F) ranged from a high of 0.32 for F1 and F2 to a low of 0.06 for F3 and F4. All factor loadings were statistically significant.

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