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Encouraging Early Education in Engineering

As engineering programs face reduced enrollment rates, it's crucial to cultivate early interest among children. "CAD for Kids" is an interactive design program that introduces basic engineering principles through engaging activities. Aimed at primary education, this platform allows kids to explore problem-solving skills while designing models and prototypes using CAD tools. With a focus on creativity and innovation, children can select materials and test the strength of their designs, promoting hands-on learning in engineering. Embrace the future by equipping the next generation of problem-solvers!

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Encouraging Early Education in Engineering

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  1. Encouraging Early Education in Engineering Ryan Neilson ED 256 Technology and Learning UC-Santa Barbara

  2. Motivation • Reduced enrollment in engineering programs • Future challenges require future problem-solvers Where have all the engineers gone?

  3. Objectives • Motivate early interest in engineering • Help children develop problem-solving skills • Teach basic engineering principles Solution: CAD (Computer Aided Design) For Kids

  4. CAD For Kids • Interactive design program • Geared towards primary education classes • Material and design software • 3D projection of object to a platform

  5. Computer Screen Visuals This is the computer screen Computer Aided Design (CAD) for Kids! Take a test drive. Click Here to Begin

  6. Welcome To CAD For Kids! Practice Building Users can design anything with access to tools, materials, and design shapes. These tutorials help kids learn how to use CAD tools to build simple machines, models, and prototypes. Free Design Problem solving games are designed to help kids understand basic principles of materials, design, and engineering. Games

  7. Welcome To CAD For Kids! Let’s try Free Design! Practice Building Free Design Games

  8. Free Design

  9. Select a Shape

  10. Select the Material Cork Granite Steel Walnut Marble Cement Oak Sand Medium Wood

  11. Choose an Orientation

  12. Drag Pieces into Place

  13. Test the Strength 3000 pounds

  14. Test the Strength How much it flexes depends upon the material properties 3000 pounds

  15. Project onto Platform Projector A model produced in 3D! Computer sends the object to a 3D projector Here’s our platform

  16. CAD For Kids Even small cogs can drive big gears.

  17. Thank You

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