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Re: LDraw in the Classroom?
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lugnet.cad, lugnet.edu
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Mon, 13 Jan 2003 16:55:13 GMT
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Hi Miguel -
Thanks for your observations, I appreciate it. I will take them into account.
-Tim
In lugnet.cad, Miguel Agullo writes:
> In lugnet.cad, Tim Courtney writes:
> > Hi -
> > Is anyone here a teacher, and if so, do you use the LDraw tools (MLCAD, etc
> > included) in the classroom? What has your experience been? I'm putting
> > togehter something for BricksWest, and would like to know how you use the
> > software in class, and to what age level, etc.
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > -Tim
> > LDraw.org
>
> Hi Tim,
>
> Please note that the Syngress Powertools book is indeed designed in a way
> that can be used in a classroom. Our contention (the author's) is that Lego
> CAD greatly eases the initial steps in the learning curve of CAD and other
> 3d software. For instance, most parts have a built-in reference system (i.e.
> which way is up and down), which helps the student absorb basic concepts
> intuitively while working on more complex issues (i.e. part transformations).
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> My guess is that kids can be exposed to it (or some of the simpler builders)
> fairly early on. Additionally, while CAD is delated to robotics ... it is
> also related to art. At the end of the day, through the use of Lego we can
> EASILY teach very modern technologies, like robotics ... but also like 3D
> computer design, be it technical or artistic.
>
> I hope it helps!
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| Hi: I'm VERY sorry to disturb you with this, but last week I tried to reconfigure my mail client and, as usual, I lost all my mails of that week. Those include the mails with respect to this topic, and would like to answer them! Please, I would (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.edu)
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| (...) Hi Tim, Please note that the Syngress Powertools book is indeed designed in a way that can be used in a classroom. Our contention (the author's) is that Lego CAD greatly eases the initial steps in the learning curve of CAD and other 3d (...) (24 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.edu)
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