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Title:
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DEVELOPMENT OF AN ONLINE TOOL BASED ON CFD
AND OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING TO SUPPORT
TEACHING FLUID MECHANICS |
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Author(s):
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Concepción Paz, Eduardo Suárez, Adrián Cabarcos and Christian Gil |
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ISBN:
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978-989-8533-88-3 |
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Editors:
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Miguel Baptista Nunes and Pedro Isaias |
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Year:
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2019 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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Fluid Mechanics, Educational Software, Distance Learning, Simulation |
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Type:
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Full Paper |
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First Page:
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203 |
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Last Page:
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210 |
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Language:
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English |
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Paper Abstract:
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Fluid Mechanics is one of the most complex branches of science to learn. Traditionally, it has been taught from a positivism
point of view. However, the latest technologies have led to the creation of new educational tools based on a constructivism
approach as a complement to conventional teaching. This paper addresses the development of a course to spread knowledge
related to Fluid Mechanics. It combines theoretical explanations with interactive applications to allow the student to
assimilate the information easier. Computational Fluid Dynamic simulations have been performed to create the educational
content shown in the applications. Users will be able to select from different boundary conditions, and the program will
display the corresponding simulation results. Therefore, motivation is generated through gamification, retention is
generated based on the Multimedia Learning Theory and transfer is generated by inductive teaching. A preliminary version
of this course has been launched to a group of users with previous knowledge in Fluid Mechanics. The results indicate how
users support the inclusion of multimedia and interactive tools in conventional teaching, because they help them to
assimilate complex concepts. Furthermore, the created tool has been endorsed by the users in terms of organization and
quality. The adaptation of current resources, such as CFD, to teaching Fluid Mechanics is an evident need that enriches
both the student and the teacher. Thus, the educational goals of motivation and knowledge transfer are promoted under the
auspices of a constructivism approach. |
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