Abstract:

Digital media can be used at the discretion of students and teaching staff. Whilst it is a very useful tool, it requires careful personalisation in order to deliver the desired outcomes. This innovation project seeks to cover on the one hand the theory of structures with videos on the use of structural analysis tools for concrete in building components (CYPE). On the other hand, it covers practical areas through enriching explanatory videos including photos and plans of real on-site execution to tie in with structural analysis and the cost of the relevant item. This is delivered in short videos of at most 5 minute duration. The content of the videos is focused on highlighting the connections between theoretical structural solutions (in the planning stage) and real implemented solutions (construction stage) by highlighting the effects of components on budget allocation. Using the video for individual and collective learning develops three basic functions: it complements lessons learned both individually and as a group in classroom sessions, it expands the information available to students who are particularly advanced, and it enables students who have not reached the expected level to recoup learning material. The involvement of the CYPE Ingenieros firm (supplier of a campus licence for the University) in the proposal, through specific training seminars on their programmes, provides synergy in the learning process. This Spain-based multinational develops professional tools for engineers all over the globe and enables us to provide students with up-to-date training and a future-facing view of comprehensive structural solutions. Once the activities are completed, a supporting student survey will be conducted. Said survey comprises two different blocks: one focused on gauging the suitability of the proposed activities and another to identify concerns and ideas for improvement. This analysis will provide information on outcome attainment and possibilities for ongoing improvement for future Teaching Innovation Projects.

Keywords:

Teaching innovation, Transversality, Structures, Building modelling, Educational videos.