An Online Database and User Community for Physical Models in the Engineering Classroom

• Published in: Advances in engineering education Vol. 1; no. 1
• Main Authors: Welch, Robert W, Klosky, J. Ledlie
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: American Society for Engineering Education 2007
• Subjects: College Instruction; Demonstrations (Educational); Engineering Education; Experiential Learning; New York; Web Sites; New York

This paper will present information about the Web site--www.handsonmechanics.com, the process to develop the Web site, the vetting and management process for inclusion of physical models by the faculty at West Point, and how faculty at other institutions can add physical models and participate in th...