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Leland, Robert P. – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 2010
Pair programming was introduced into a course in engineering graphics that emphasizes solid modeling using SolidWorks. In pair programming, two students work at a single computer, and periodically trade off roles as driver (hands on the keyboard and mouse) and navigator (discuss strategy and design issues). Pair programming was used in a design…
Descriptors: Programming, Engineering, Instructional Design, Computer Assisted Design
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Potter, Charles; Van Der Merwe, Errol; Kaufman, Wendy; Delacour, Julie – European Journal of Engineering Education, 2006
We have previously reported in this journal that spatial ability influences academic performance in engineering. We have also reported that spatial ability is trainable, and can be increased through instruction focused on using perception and mental imagery in three-dimensional representation. In this article, we present the results of a…
Descriptors: Imagery, Academic Achievement, Course Content, Program Effectiveness