Student-led production of online teaching materials for engineering drawing skills class

Authors

  • Daniil I Nikitichev University College London

Keywords:

Object-learning, Employability, Retention

Abstract

We developed a novel method and practical way to teach technical drawing, and how we convey to the students the importance of technical drawing as an indispensable communication tool and the need for its full characterization e.g. tolerances. This involves pre-class activities, tutor-led sessions and an assignment purposely designed for student-led reflection. This was done as part of Design and Professional skills modules and spans between year 1 and 2. The practice was revised after its first run and improved in partnership with two undergraduate students. Their specific involvement and contribution are described in more details in this paper.  As part of the partnership, online materials were developed that allow students to learn the subject at their own pace and time.

Author Biography

Daniil I Nikitichev, University College London

Daniil Nikitichev has earned a PhD degree from University of Dundee (2012) in Laser Physics. The same year he joined the University College London in London, UK as a research associate. He is a Fellow of Higher Education Academy. For the last three he has been teaching technical drawing classes to 1st and 2nd years undergraduate students and Digital Electronics class to master students. His research topics include 3D printing, photoacoustic imaging, optical and photoacoustic phantoms.

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Journal of Educational Innovation, Partnership and Change cover

Published

12/09/2019

How to Cite

Nikitichev, D. I. (2019). Student-led production of online teaching materials for engineering drawing skills class. The Journal of Educational Innovation, Partnership and Change, 5(1). Retrieved from https://journals.studentengagement.org.uk/index.php/studentchangeagents/article/view/836

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1 (2019): Championing Student-Staff Partnerships in an Age of Change

Section

Case Study

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