Pedagogical Strategy In Teaching Autocad: Designing Board Games On Road Safety And Water Conservation By University Students For Kids In Rural Areas

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https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2025-1924

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Project-Based Learning (PBL), AutoCAD, Board games, Road safety, Water conservation, Engineering education, Social responsibility, Pedagogical methodology

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Introduction: This study investigates an innovative pedagogical methodology for teaching AutoCAD where engineering students design board games on road safety and water conservation for children in rural areas. Methodology: Project-Based Learning (PBL) was applied to students in the "Engineering Drawing" course over two different academic periods. The experimental group (2023) designed board games using AutoCAD, while the control group (2022) followed a traditional methodology. Results: Statistical analyses showed that the grades of the experimental group were lower than those of the control group, but the perception and satisfaction of the experimental group students towards the activity were significantly positive. Discussion: Although grades did not improve, the PBL methodology fostered creativity, collaboration, and social responsibility, highlighting the impact of class schedules on performance. Conclusions: Integrating AutoCAD with PBL in engineering education not only teaches technical skills but also promotes values of social responsibility and ecological awareness, better preparing students for their professional and social futures.

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Javier Vasquez-Monteros, Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja

Master's degree in Road Engineering from the Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Argentina. Full-time professor at Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja (UTPL) and member of the UTPL Road Engineering Research Group. Professional experience in consulting (studies and supervision) for airports in Argentina and Brazil, and part of international bidding teams for airports in Italy, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Peru. In Ecuador, served as an engineering expert at the Ministry of Transport and Public Works (MTOP) and the Municipality of Ibarra. Additionally, participated in public procurement consulting projects in Ecuador. Experienced in the design, evaluation, and management of pavements for highways, roads, and airports.

Paulo Samaniego-Rojas, Universidad Nacional de Loja

Electronics and Telecommunications Engineer from Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja, and Master's degree in Network and Telecommunications Management from Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas – ESPE. Professor and researcher at Universidad Nacional de Loja in the Telecommunications program. Faculty member of the Telecommunications Master’s program at Universidad Nacional de Loja. Telecommunications specialist in design, planning, and management of technological projects. Researcher in the activities carried out by the Wireless Optical Communications group at the Telecommunications Research Institute (TELMA) of Universidad de Málaga. Research focus: wireless optical communications.

Carlos Andrés Celi Sánchez, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador

Carlos Celi holds a master's degree in Structural Engineering, graduated SUMMA CUM LAUDE from EPN, and has over 15 years of experience. He currently works in the Civil Engineering Department at PUCE. His primary research field is nonlinear mathematical modeling, with several international scientific publications on the subject. His current projects include: 'Application of Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) in Estimating Local Fragility in Zero-Length Elements,' 'Generation of Synthetic Accelerograms Based on Chaos Theory and Wavelets,' and participation in the PRY. Training and Communication for Earthquake Risk Assessment - GEM.

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2025-03-03

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Vasquez-Monteros, J., Samaniego-Rojas, P., & Celi Sánchez, C. A. (2025). Pedagogical Strategy In Teaching Autocad: Designing Board Games On Road Safety And Water Conservation By University Students For Kids In Rural Areas. European Public & Social Innovation Review, 10, 1–20. https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2025-1924

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