Engineering visualization and modeling: Teaching and management using the IT approach

Abstract

A web-based E-learning courseware for the module ME1101, Engineering Visualization and Modeling, has been developed to complement the normal lectures, practical work and tutorials at the National University of Singapore (NUS). This courseware includes the lecture notes, the solutions and worked examples in animated format, related videos to emphasize the finer details of manual drawing concepts and online quizzes to enable students to learn better. A number of information technology (IT) tools are being used in the courseware development. The Integrated Virtual Learning Environment (IVLE), developed in-house by the Centre for Instructional Technology (CIT) at NUS, has also played a large role in assisting the instructor and tutors for the module to better manage the course. The courseware developed is especially useful to students from other faculties who do not have any technical knowledge.