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    Re: LDraw in the Classroom? —Steven Combs
   (...) As an Associate Professor within our Technology Division, I have found LEGO/ MLCAD to be a wonderful tool when introducing new students to mechanical systems, CAD, and problem solving. I teach a course in Collaborative Team Skills. In this (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.edu)
   
        Re: LDraw in the Classroom? —Tim Courtney
   (...) Hi Steven - This sounds great! I checked out your project pages, and watched the videos from the one competition - with the robot that climbed the box. Looks like you're doing some great stuff! I myself am not very into robotics, as it is not (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.edu)
   
        Re: LDraw in the Classroom? —Steven Combs
     (...) the (...) Can you be just a little more specific so as to guide me toward the content you are looking for? Can you provide a sample observation? (...) Again, my observations will only be with adult learning and adult learning styles. Will that (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jan-03, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.edu)
    
         Re: LDraw in the Classroom? —Tim Courtney
     (...) I'm thinking on the learning curve. The tools are pretty complex to understand their relationship with each other. Also, it's challenging to learn the names of the parts. How do non-LEGO students adjust to learning parts names? How do they (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jan-03, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.edu)
   
        Re: LDraw in the Classroom? —Tonya Witherspoon
   Hi Tim, I teach robotics in the classroom in the college of education at Wichita State University. I think LDraw tools are very good for kids to use and also a great tool for teachers to create instructions for their students. My 12 year old son, (...) (22 years ago, 20-Feb-03, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.edu)
   
        Re: LDraw in the Classroom? —Tim Courtney
   Hi Tonya - Thanks for the reply! I'm interested in learning more about your programs. Unfortunately, I don't have the time to pay much attention right now. Later this year I will be exploring LDraw in the classroom in greater depth. I've gotten some (...) (22 years ago, 21-Feb-03, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.edu)
 

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