Scholars' Mine
Missouri S&T
Research Repository
Curtis Laws Wilson Library
400 W. 14th Street
Rolla, MO 65409-0060
scholarsmine@mst.edu
| Title: | An exploration of engineering students' 3D visualization processing |
| Author (s): | Scwartz, Erik Philpot, Timothy A. Hall, Richard H. |
| Department/Lab Affiliations: | Interdisciplinary Engineering Information Science & Technology Laboratory for Information Technology Evaluation - LITE Business & Information Technology Center for Technology-Enhanced Learning (CTEL) |
| Keywords: | 3D visualization |
| Subject Terms: | Three-dimensional test of visualization skills. Visualization. Three-dimensional imaging. |
| Issue Date: | 2006 |
| Citation: | Schwartz, Erik; Philpot, Tim; Hall, Richard. An Exploration of Engineering Students’ 3D Visualization Processing . American Society for Engineering Education, Chicago, IL, 06-01-2006. |
| Abstract: | The goals of this study were to: a) Identify patterns in students’ processing of 3D models presented via drawings, interactive computer models, and physical models; and b) Identify design principles to guide the development of computer based simulations for enhancing students’ 3D visualization skills, based on the results of the processing analysis. Pairs of students enrolled in a Mechanics of Materials class were presented with a series of 3d models and associated problems, presented in three formats (paper, computer models, & physical models). They were required to describe their general theories as to the behavior of the models based on the forces provided, and were also required to calculate moments based on the forces presented in the drawings. As they worked they were required to discuss the problem aloud with their partner. Students’ activities were video taped, including dynamic screen capture of students’ manipulation of the computer models. These data were then analyzed via systematic application of qualitative techniques, with a focus on identifying categories of processing behaviors, assigning behaviors to these categories, and relating these to student performance. The following themes were identified as playing an important role in student performance: a) precise terminology; b) breaking problems into component parts; c) complimentary roles in collaborative teams; c) purposeful, hands-on, interaction with materials; and d) problem visualization. Design principles, based on these findings, are discussed. |
| Type: | Article - Journal text |
| In Title: | American Society for Engineering Education |
| Copyright Notice: | This material is presented to ensure timely dissemination of scholarly and technical work. Copyright and all rights therein are retained by authors or by other copyright holders. All persons copying this information are expected to adhere to the terms and constraints invoked by each author's copyright. In most cases, these works may not be reposted without the explicit permission of the copyright holder. FULL COPYRIGHT INFORMATION: |
| Publisher URL: | |
| Link to this page: |
| title | An exploration of engineering students' 3D visualization processing |
| contributor.author | Scwartz, Erik |
| contributor.author | Philpot, Timothy A. |
| contributor.author | Hall, Richard H. |
| contributor.deptlab | Interdisciplinary Engineering |
| contributor.deptlab | Information Science & Technology |
| contributor.deptlab | Laboratory for Information Technology Evaluation - LITE |
| contributor.deptlab | Business & Information Technology |
| contributor.deptlab | Center for Technology-Enhanced Learning (CTEL) |
| subject | 3D visualization |
| subject.LCSH | Three-dimensional test of visualization skills. |
| subject.LCSH | Visualization. |
| subject.LCSH | Three-dimensional imaging. |
| date.issued | 2006 |
| identifier.citation | Schwartz, Erik; Philpot, Tim; Hall, Richard. An Exploration of Engineering Students’ 3D Visualization Processing . American Society for Engineering Education, Chicago, IL, 06-01-2006. |
| identifier.pub.URI | |
| description.abstract | The goals of this study were to: a) Identify patterns in students’ processing of 3D models presented via drawings, interactive computer models, and physical models; and b) Identify design principles to guide the development of computer based simulations for enhancing students’ 3D visualization skills, based on the results of the processing analysis. Pairs of students enrolled in a Mechanics of Materials class were presented with a series of 3d models and associated problems, presented in three formats (paper, computer models, & physical models). They were required to describe their general theories as to the behavior of the models based on the forces provided, and were also required to calculate moments based on the forces presented in the drawings. As they worked they were required to discuss the problem aloud with their partner. Students’ activities were video taped, including dynamic screen capture of students’ manipulation of the computer models. These data were then analyzed via systematic application of qualitative techniques, with a focus on identifying categories of processing behaviors, assigning behaviors to these categories, and relating these to student performance. The following themes were identified as playing an important role in student performance: a) precise terminology; b) breaking problems into component parts; c) complimentary roles in collaborative teams; c) purposeful, hands-on, interaction with materials; and d) problem visualization. Design principles, based on these findings, are discussed. |
| type | Article - Journal |
| type.DCMIType | text |
| rights | This material is presented to ensure timely dissemination of scholarly and technical work. Copyright and all rights therein are retained by authors or by other copyright holders. All persons copying this information are expected to adhere to the terms and constraints invoked by each author's copyright. In most cases, these works may not be reposted without the explicit permission of the copyright holder. |
| relation.isPartOf | American Society for Engineering Education |
| date.accessioned | 2008-09-19T19:02:35Z |
| date.available | 2008-09-15T20:28:13Z |
| identifier.persist.URI |