Supporting knowledge construction in elementary engineering design

Knowledge-Based Engineering Supporting Die Face Design of Automotive Panels

Sheet metal is commonly used in the automotive industry. The requirements for developing approaches for manufacturing automotive panels have become increasingly important as carmakers seek to shorten their time to market. However, designing and manufacturing mold dies for automotive sheet metal panels is time-consuming as several processes use the trial-and-error method. The die design period f...

Supporting Collaborative Construction of Knowledge: Lessons Learned

Different types of cooperative technologies can be used to support the process of collaborative knowledge acquisition in a course. In this paper we report our experience with the creation of a FAQ for a computer science course in parallel by using a web forum and a 3D Collaborative Virtual Environment. The results allow comparing these two types of systems, but also raise some more general cons...

Supporting Knowledge Construction with Mobile Learning Games

This project researches the potential of mobile learning games to support information access and motivation for educationally disadvantaged learners. Based on the Game Design Patterns for Mobile Games by Davidsson et. al [6] it will analyse existing didactic methods/patterns used within mobile learning games to impart subject related knowledge. The identified patterns will provide the base for ...

Knowledge Construction and Diverging Thinking in Elementary & Advanced Mathematics

This paper begins by considering the cognitive mechanisms available to individuals which enable them to operate successfully in different parts of the mathematics curriculum. We base our theoretical development on fundamental cognitive activities, namely, perception of the world, action upon it and reflection on both perception and action. We see an emphasis on one or more of these activities l...

Knowledge Technologies in Engineering Design