Modellus software in the learning of kinematics in engineering students

Sonia Elizabeth Fernández-Huaycho, Aleixandre Brian Duche-Pérez, Tatiana Jacqueline Cateriano Chávez

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Abstract

This research aims to determine the effect of the application of Software Modellus in the learning of kinematics in students of Industrial Engineering of a Peruvian private university. Using a pre- and post-test experimental design, the Kinematics Graph Comprehension Test (TUG-K) was applied to 68 students during a training period and the level of learning achieved was determined using the Hake factor. The results were analyzed using the Shapiro-Wilk and Mann-Whitney U tests. The study showed that the application of Modellus significantly improves the learning of kinematics in the experimental group, obtaining a medium level for the Hake index (p ≤ 0.05), but regarding gender, better results were evidenced in the women of the experimental group (96%) than in the men. As for the results according to the "registration" variable, 95% of students who attend for the first time took advantage of the use of the software; while second and third-enrollment students took advantage of it 100%. it is concluded that there is a significant increase in the average level in the learning of kinematics by applying the Modellus Software compared to traditional teaching with better results in female students.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 21st LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education and Technology
Subtitle of host publicationLeadership in Education and Innovation in Engineering in the Framework of Global Transformations: Integration and Alliances for Integral Development, LACCEI 2023
EditorsMaria M. Larrondo Petrie, Jose Texier, Rodolfo Andres Rivas Matta
PublisherLatin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions
ISBN (Electronic)9786289520743
StatePublished - 2023
Event21st LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education and Technology, LACCEI 2023 - Buenos Aires, Argentina
Duration: 19 Jul 202321 Jul 2023

Publication series

NameProceedings of the LACCEI international Multi-conference for Engineering, Education and Technology
Volume2023-July
ISSN (Electronic)2414-6390

Conference

Conference21st LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education and Technology, LACCEI 2023
Country/TerritoryArgentina
CityBuenos Aires
Period19/07/2321/07/23

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