Encouraging Early Education in Engineering
Ryan NeilsonED 256 Technology and Learning
UC-Santa Barbara
Motivation
Where have all the engineers gone?
• Reduced enrollment in engineering programs• Future challenges require future problem-solvers
Objectives
• Motivate early interest in engineering• Help children develop problem-solving skills• Teach basic engineering principles
Solution:CAD (Computer Aided Design) For Kids
CAD For Kids
• Interactive design program• Geared towards primary education classes• Material and design software• 3D projection of object to a platform
Computer Screen Visuals
Computer Aided Design (CAD) for Kids!
Click Here to Begin
This is the computer screen
Take a test drive.
Welcome To CAD For Kids!
Games
Practice Building
Free Design
Users can design anything with access to tools, materials, and design shapes.
Problem solving games are designed to help kids understand basic principles of materials, design, and engineering.
These tutorials help kids learn how to use CAD tools to build simple machines, models, and prototypes.
Project onto Platform
Projector
Here’s our platform
Computer sends the object to a 3D projector
A model producedin 3D!