Application of the CDIO standards for cyber-physical education in mechatronics and robotics in a research university on the example of development of 3D-modeling and design skills

The article discusses the design skills assessment method, which was developed and used to teach basics of three-dimensional modeling. This method is necessary because the creation of a virtual 3D model usually does not include the design phase as a separate phase with own specifications and design documentation and all design activities are performed in mind without any preliminary sketches. The offered method allows assessing the quality of the student's mental design operations based on the analysis of the 3D modeling process tracking. The student's activity in the 3D modeling environment was captured using special software. The obtained data allow to identify the essential parameters of the students' actions (correctness, optimality, etc.), which were used to quantify their design skills. The construct validity of the proposed method and its statistical significance of the assessment were confirmed.

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Advanced Modeling Techniques for Architectural Design Education

Architecture and Urban Planning ◽

10.1515/aup-2017-0015 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

pp. 106-111

Author(s):

Arne Riekstins

Keyword(s):

3D Modeling ◽

Design Education ◽

Architectural Design ◽

Driving Forces ◽

Modeling Tools ◽

Modeling Techniques ◽

Cad Cam ◽

Generative Algorithms ◽

Design Skills ◽

Architectural Design Education

Abstract This article discusses the usage of advanced modeling techniques in architectural design education from the viewpoint of CAD/CAM paradigm that is setting new standards for the teaching and the industry. Parametricism is one of the main driving forces in architecture that exercises complexity possible only through 3D modeling tools and using generative algorithms. Most of the design skills are being learned by applying the obtained knowledge in academic design projects and their supplementary classes.

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Research of the problem of involvement of technical university students in the process of physical education: students' opinions

Perspectives of science and education ◽

10.32744/pse.2021.3.9 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 51 (3) ◽

pp. 127-139

Author(s):

Olga V. Stepnova ◽

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Ludmila I. Eremenskaya ◽

Olga M. Bobrova ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Education ◽

Research University ◽

Scientific Work ◽

Physical Culture ◽

Full Time ◽

Moscow Aviation Institute ◽

Level Of Involvement ◽

Professional Activities ◽

General Physical ◽

The University

Introduction. The study of the problem of students' involvement in physical education is important in the research environment of universities. Modern students, studying for 8 hours a day at the university, are also forced to do homework, carry out scientific work, and it is physical culture and sports that are one of the most important factors for maintaining and promoting health. The purpose of this study is to identify the interest of students of the research university in physical education classes in the aspect of sociological analysis. Materials and methods. Students from the 1st to the 4th year of full-time study (150 people) of the Stupino branch of the Moscow Aviation Institute (National Research University) took part in an anonymous sociological survey by filling out Google forms. Results. The analysis of the results of the survey of students showed that the level of involvement in physical education is not fully formed (only 48,7% regularly attend physical education classes, 40,7% attend from time to time and almost 10,6% do not attend at all). Students do not have enough internal attitudes to realize the importance of physical culture classes. Nevertheless, 73,3% show interest in physical education, noting that they do it to improve general physical qualities. Conclusion. Physical education at the university is carried out throughout the entire period of study and is implemented in various forms that are interrelated, complement each other and represent a single process of physical education of students. The purpose of physical education at the university is the formation of physical culture of students as a systemic quality of personality, an integral component of the general culture of future specialists who are able to implement it in educational, social and professional activities and the family.

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Searching for Balance: A Historian’s View of the Fractured World of Kinesiology

Kinesiology Review ◽

10.1123/kr.2020-0061 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-7

Author(s):

Patricia Vertinsky

Keyword(s):

Physical Education ◽

21St Century ◽

Research University ◽

Academic Career ◽

Historical Context ◽

The Political ◽

Nature And Culture ◽

Job Opportunities ◽

History Of ◽

Physical Educator

In this essay, I drew upon the perspectives of Walter Benjamin’s “angel of history” in reflecting upon the history of kinesiology and the influences that led to my own academic career in kinesiology. I have outlined how my disciplinary training as a physical educator and educational historian provided the resources to propel my continuing inquiry into the inter- and cross-disciplinary (and intrinsically entangled) nature of kinesiology. Gender, nationality, training, location, and timing all had their influences on my education and job opportunities and upon building toward a career in a research university where physical education and kinesiology, by design and accident, increasingly separated from one another. From the perspective of a sport historian, I suggest that the language and pursuit of balance might be applied productively to thinking about the future of kinesiology. Sport historians can help in this mission by training a critical lens upon the ongoing traffic between nature and culture and the deep sociocultural situatedness of the science and technology practices used in kinesiology teaching and research in the 21st century. In essence, they can illuminate the historical context of the tools that now frame kinesiology’s questions and the political context in which their answers emerge.

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Home Design Using Robotic Devices

Handbook of Research on Using Educational Robotics to Facilitate Student Learning - Advances in Educational Technologies and Instructional Design ◽

10.4018/978-1-7998-6717-3.ch021 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 516-538

Author(s):

Antonios D. Niros ◽

Konstantinos V. Zaharis

Keyword(s):

Digital Literacy ◽

Vocational School ◽

Building Projects ◽

Critical Thought ◽

3D Space ◽

Arduino Microcontroller ◽

Robotic Devices ◽

Design Skills ◽

Skill Building ◽

And Robotics

Programming and robotics are critical thought-provoking concepts that shape STEM courses within secondary schools today. Their use in creating engaging, skill-building projects in technology education is constantly increasing worldwide. In this work, a novel learning scenario aiming at the design of 3D bioclimatic spaces is proposed. It combines Arduino microcontroller with 3D printing devices. The scenario is appropriate for the last grades of P-12 students and can be easily implemented in every secondary high or vocational school. It is fully compliant with most national ICT curricula adopted. The main objective is that students will enhance their critical thinking capacity, increase the level of digital literacy, and develop design skills by exploring and constructing appropriate 3d space models.

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Model of labour safety and health protection of college students from a special medical group

Samara Journal of Science ◽

10.17816/snv20161306 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 156-161

Author(s):

Georgy Maximovich Il'mushkin ◽

Olga Valeryevna Parhaeva ◽

Julia Evgenievna Sudakova

Keyword(s):

Physical Education ◽

Physical Training ◽

Research University ◽

Educational Process ◽

Health Protection ◽

Medical Group ◽

Mental Work ◽

Pedagogical Tools ◽

Stage Of Development ◽

Safety And Health

This paper presents an overview of the state of health of students at the present stage of development of education in the Russian Federation, factors are justified which determine the progress of a number of resistant diseases associated with conditions of mental work at the university. On the basis of the facts available and analysis of medical and educational documentation of Dimitrovgrad Engineering-Technical Institute - branch of National Nuclear Research University MEPhI (Diti MEPhI) the paper shows the dynamics of the number of students assigned to a special medical group (SMG), as well as morbidity structure of the nosological status. This group of students have special needs as far as their physical training is concerned. In this regard, the authors suggest the optimal structuring of the content of physical education for the SMG students which is based on their physical health, psycho-emotional characteristics, motivation and attitude to physical self-improvement, as well as the introduction of competence-based approach in physical training class. At the same time physical education is considered in the context of labour safety and health protection. Thus, the authors propose a model of health protection of SMG students. In the model developed, considerable attention is given to improving the students physical education by introducing innovative pedagogical tools of communication in the educational process.

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3D-MODELLING OF THE AIRCRAFT ASSEMBLIES AND PARTS USING COMPAS-3D. AIRCRAFT STRENGTH ASSEMBLIES AND PARTS (HOLDERS) DRAWINGS DEVELOPMENT METHODOLOGY

Spravochnik Inzhenernyi zhurnal ◽

10.14489/hb.2020.08.pp.044-056 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 44-56

Author(s):

R. R. Anamova ◽

S. A. Leonova ◽

T. M. Khvesyuk

Keyword(s):

Computer Graphics ◽

3D Modeling ◽

Computer Aided Design ◽

Research University ◽

Moscow Aviation Institute ◽

Development Methodology ◽

Design Program ◽

Initial Stage ◽

Study Process ◽

Aided Design

It is obvious that the fundamental knowledge of the general technical discipline “Engineering graphics” should be in combination with a practical course of computer graphics, which allows students to integrate into the aviation products development system at the contemporary level. The article highlighted the need of design teaching at the initial stage of engineering and computer graphics study process. A drawing methodology includes 3D-modeling in a computer aided design program named COMPAS-3D. It is described a specific example of the mechanical part (aviation detail's elements – holders) with complex shape modeling algorithm in the application to the manufacturing technology of real products (casting, stamping, mechanical processing). Drawings development is based on 3D-modeling in COMPAS-3D. Proposed methodology was tested during engineering and computer graphics lessons in Moscow Aviation Institute (National Research University).

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Integration of 3D Modeling, FEA, Rapid Prototyping in Engineering Technology 2-Year Programs

Volume 9: Engineering Education and Professional Development ◽

10.1115/imece2008-67554 ◽

2008 ◽

Author(s):

Gaffar Gailani ◽

Sidi Berri ◽

Malek Brahimi

Keyword(s):

New York ◽

Rapid Prototyping ◽

3D Modeling ◽

Solid Mechanics ◽

Team Work ◽

Finite Elements Analysis ◽

Element Analysis ◽

Engineering Technology ◽

Design Work ◽

Design Skills

Graduates from the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Mechanical Engineering Technology (MECH) and Industrial Design (IND) Technology at New York City College of Technology are learning new skills in 3D modeling, Finite Elements Analysis (FEA) and Rapid Prototyping. Two year programs in engineering technology are often short of helping students to grasp all aspects of the technology. This is mainly due to the limited number of credits allowed in 2-year programs (about 60 credits). Most graduates from both MECH and IND find employment in the local industry. Growing demand from local employers compelled the department to incorporate new components in the upper level courses in both AAS programs. Students from both programs are required to take a 60 hour (4 hours/week) Advanced Solid Modeling course (IND2304). In order to address the local industry need the department decided to modify and update IND2304. In the new course, students learn to improve their design by using some of the solid mechanics techniques, stress analysis, the role of Finite Element Analysis (FEA), rapid prototyping, and applying tolerance. Students learn 3D modeling using AutoDesk Inventor. They are required to design a team based project at the end of the semester. Students learn team work and sharing information with each other. They enhance their communication skills by presenting their work at the end of the semester. Results of this new course are very encouraging. Students get very motivated by the diversity and creativity of the new design work. Some students who graduated from both programs were able to use their new design skills and team work in their current positions in the field.

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Developing Design Skills in Teaching 3D Modeling at the Pre-University Level

Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Higher Education Advances (HEAd'18) ◽

10.4995/head18.2018.8077 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Vladimir Anatolievich Lokalov ◽

Igor Viktorovich Klimov ◽

Dmitrii Olegovich Makhlai

Keyword(s):

3D Modeling ◽

Theoretical Justification ◽

Professional Skills ◽

Psychological Model ◽

Computer Center ◽

Three Stages ◽

University Level ◽

Design Skills ◽

Basis Structure

The article highlights the importance of introducing students to design skills while teaching them 3D modeling at the pre-university level. Theoretical justification of the approach is offered; the approach uses a step-by-step differentiation of the orienting basis structure of the students’ training-related activities as the principal psychological model of the process of developing the design skills. Three stages of developing the professional skills are distinguished and described: elementary, basic and professional. Types of assignments for each stage are analyzed. A case study of using the approach in question for courses in 3D modeling at Schoolchildren's Computer Center (SCC) of ITMO University (St. Petersburg) is detailed, its efficiency is assessed.

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