Ten challenges in CAD cyber education. Issue 3 (4th May 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Beasley, Zachariah J.; Piegl, Les A.; Rosen, Paul
• Is Part Of: Computer-aided design and applications. Volume 15:Issue 3(2018)
• Page Start: 432
• Page End: 442
• Publication Date: 2018-05-04
• Subjects: Cyberlearning -- CAD -- Crowdsourcing -- Peer review -- Self-directed learning; Computer-aided design -- Congresses; Computer-aided design -- Periodicals; Engineering design -- Data processing -- Congresses; Engineering design -- Periodicals; 620.00420285
• DOI: 10.1080/16864360.2017.1397893
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1686-4360

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The advancement of technology and its application to the field of education has caused many to re-examine the merits and pitfalls of cyberlearning environments. Though there is a wealth of research both for and against its mainstream use, there is a consensus that much work remains to be done in key areas such as collaboration, course content, personal learning environments, and engagement. CAD and cyberlearning share a common goal: to communicate information effectively. Unfortunately, many aspects well understood in CAD have been overlooked in online education. In this paper, ten key challenges and their implications for CAD cyber education are discussed. The purpose of this paper is not to provide a dismal outlook for cyberlearning, but to incite discussion, research, and development into these areas with the anticipation of a viable and attractive alternative to traditional classroom education. GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT: