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Zhang, Helen Z.; Xie, Charles; Nourian, Saeid – International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 2018
This paper investigates iteration and fixation in design by mining digital footprints left by designers. High school students used computer-aided design software to create buildings in an urban area, with the goal of applying passive solar design techniques to ensure optimal solar gains of the buildings throughout a year. Students were required to…
Descriptors: Design, Computer Software, High School Students, Computer Assisted Instruction
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Rihtaršic, David; Avsec, Stanislav; Kocijancic, Slavko – International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 2016
The purpose of this paper is to investigate whether the experiential learning of electronics subject matter is effective in the middle school open learning of robotics. Electronics is often ignored in robotics courses. Since robotics courses are typically comprised of computer-related subjects, and mechanical and electrical engineering, these…
Descriptors: Experiential Learning, Middle School Students, Electronics, Robotics