Improving Skills in Mechanism and Machine Science Using GIM Software
The field of education has evolved significantly in recent years as it has incorporated new pedagogical methodologies. Many of these methodologies are designed to encourage students’ participation in the learning process. The traditional role of the student as a passive receiver of content is no lon...
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description | The field of education has evolved significantly in recent years as it has incorporated new pedagogical methodologies. Many of these methodologies are designed to encourage students’ participation in the learning process. The traditional role of the student as a passive receiver of content is no longer considered valid. Teaching in mechanical engineering is no stranger to these changes either, where new learning activities have been designed to complement theory-heavy lectures. These activities take place in both physical and virtual laboratories. In case of the latter, the use of the GIM software (developed at the Department of Mechanical Engineering of the University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Spain) is a promising option. In this paper, features of the GIM that are most frequently used to support and exemplify the theoretical concepts taught in lectures are described using a case study. In addition, GIM is integrated into different learning activities to show its potential as a tool for learning and self-evaluation. |
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spelling | doaj.art-5b5ce751b0fa436baa857dda194cb1252023-11-22T10:17:27ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172021-08-011117785010.3390/app11177850Improving Skills in Mechanism and Machine Science Using GIM SoftwareErik Macho0Mónica Urízar1Víctor Petuya2Alfonso Hernández3Faculty of Engineering in Bilbao, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Plaza Ingeniero Torres Quevedo, 48013 Bilbao, SpainFaculty of Engineering in Bilbao, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Plaza Ingeniero Torres Quevedo, 48013 Bilbao, SpainFaculty of Engineering in Bilbao, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Plaza Ingeniero Torres Quevedo, 48013 Bilbao, SpainFaculty of Engineering in Bilbao, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Plaza Ingeniero Torres Quevedo, 48013 Bilbao, SpainThe field of education has evolved significantly in recent years as it has incorporated new pedagogical methodologies. Many of these methodologies are designed to encourage students’ participation in the learning process. The traditional role of the student as a passive receiver of content is no longer considered valid. Teaching in mechanical engineering is no stranger to these changes either, where new learning activities have been designed to complement theory-heavy lectures. These activities take place in both physical and virtual laboratories. In case of the latter, the use of the GIM software (developed at the Department of Mechanical Engineering of the University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Spain) is a promising option. In this paper, features of the GIM that are most frequently used to support and exemplify the theoretical concepts taught in lectures are described using a case study. In addition, GIM is integrated into different learning activities to show its potential as a tool for learning and self-evaluation.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/17/7850learning toolsteaching methodologyeducational softwaremechanism scienceproblem-based learning |
spellingShingle | Erik Macho Mónica Urízar Víctor Petuya Alfonso Hernández Improving Skills in Mechanism and Machine Science Using GIM Software Applied Sciences learning tools teaching methodology educational software mechanism science problem-based learning |
title | Improving Skills in Mechanism and Machine Science Using GIM Software |
title_full | Improving Skills in Mechanism and Machine Science Using GIM Software |
title_fullStr | Improving Skills in Mechanism and Machine Science Using GIM Software |
title_full_unstemmed | Improving Skills in Mechanism and Machine Science Using GIM Software |
title_short | Improving Skills in Mechanism and Machine Science Using GIM Software |
title_sort | improving skills in mechanism and machine science using gim software |
topic | learning tools teaching methodology educational software mechanism science problem-based learning |
url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/17/7850 |
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