As the latest additive technology, 3D printing technology has to deal with many issues such as process parameters and nonlinear mathematical models. Traditional processing technology is not suitable for the requirements of advanced manufacturing due to the disadvantages of large repeated experiments, high cost, and low economic effect. Responses to the questionnaires indicated that the cloud-based learning environment and the collaborative design assignment prompted the participants to analytically elaborate their designs. Based on the commentaries of course participants, we identified several characteristics of learning collaborative design, while OEE documented participants' engagement in the design projects.
The research tools included questionaries, written commentaries, and data analytics with the learning management system Onshape Education Enterprise (OEE). In the study, we examined how participants of the course learned collaborative design with Onshape and used analytical thinking to create design solutions. The assignment was to design a web-controlled walking robot and make its mechanism through print-in-place fabrication. We developed a pilot course on methods of teaching engineering mechanics that included training in 3D design and printing using the cloud-based platform Onshape. This study proposes to enhance engineering design education in schools by integrating online collaborative project-based activities that foster the learning of new disruptive technologies and the development of skills needed in the modern world. Based on the commentaries of course participants, we identified several characteristics of learning collaborative design, while OEE documented participants’ engagement in the design projects.
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