ERIC Number: EJ1177552
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Publication Date: 2018
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Assessing Students' Sentiments towards the Use of a Building Information Modelling (BIM) Learning Platform in a Construction Project Management Course
Suwal, Sunil; Singh, Vishal
European Journal of Engineering Education, v43 n4 p492-506 2018
Building Information Modelling (BIM) tools and processes are increasingly adopted and implemented in the construction industry. Consequently, BIM education is considered increasingly important in Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) education. While most of the research and literature on BIM education in engineering studies has focused on BIM implementation strategies, processes, benefits, and challenges, there is limited study on students' perception towards the implementation of BIM courses, or about online BIM learning platforms, or about the BIM tools themselves. Therefore, this paper takes the first steps towards addressing this gap. This study analyses students' (57 students) perception and sentiments towards the use of an online BIM learning platform and explores the potential implications of the findings for BIM education. The findings suggest that online BIM learning platforms are highly rated by students as a positive learning experience, indicating the need for greater integration of such tools and approaches in AEC courses.
Descriptors: Construction (Process), Construction Management, Student Evaluation, Student Attitudes, Engineering Education, Online Courses, Graduate Students, Feedback (Response), Interviews, Student Surveys, Group Discussion, Assignments, Courseware, Computer Simulation, Teaching Methods, Foreign Countries
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Education Level: Higher Education
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