Design and use of a multimedia trainer for the subject Descriptive Geometry

Abstract

Less and less time is being dedicated to Descriptive Geometry in Technical Careers. For that reason, a multimedia application that allows us improve and optimize the teachingÀlearning process in the resolution of typical problems of this subject has been designed. Easy of use, interactiveness or efficiency are characteristics that can be related to this application. In this article, we describe the more important aspects of the developed Multimedia Trainer, as well as the results obtained in an experience with students with the purpose of evaluating its possibilities of use.

Web-Application for Engineering Graphics - An Example of a Distance Learning Tool

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GeoTest—A system for the automatic evaluation of geometry‐based problems

“…Our system aims at both “Assessment for learning” and “Assessment as learning” as mentioned, for example, in and we agree with statement “ there is a direct relationship among the student's degree of orientation toward the development of the independent work, the motivation toward the activity and the efficient use of the time… ”.…”

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