ICT-SUPPORTED LEARNING EXPERIENCES: NEW TEACHING MATERIALS IN COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN

Abstract

This project has been carried out in the subject of Technical and Computer Aided Design (EGDAO) of the first course of the Degree in Industrial Organization, Defense profile, taught by the Centro Universitario de la Defensa. In this subject, students must learn to handle 3D modeling software. In this context, new audiovisual material has been developed to facilitate and guide the learning of CAD tools in a more appropriate way. The objectives have been: to facilitate the understanding of CAD by encouraging students' involvement in their own learning; to increase interest in the subject through new ICT-based activities; and to design, create and validate new audiovisual teaching material adapted to the needs of the students.

Five short videos with audio explaining the use of the main SolidWorks tools were developed. In the videos the resolution of an exercise proposed to the students was solved step by step. The results obtained in the CAD evaluation exam and the responses in the satisfaction surveys were analyzed. It can be concluded that 30% of the students found the viewing of the videos interesting when they encountered difficulties in carrying out the exercise. Only 13% of the students decided to watch the videos before starting the exercise. Regarding the final exam results, out of the 60% who passed the final exam, 43% had watched some or all of the videos compared to 17% who had not watched any of them.