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Publication Date: 2013
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Introduction to 3D Graphics through Excel
Benacka, Jan
Informatics in Education, v12 n2 p221-230 2013
The article presents a method of explaining the principles of 3D graphics through making a revolvable and sizable orthographic parallel projection of cuboid in Excel. No programming is used. The method was tried in fourteen 90 minute lessons with 181 participants, which were Informatics teachers, undergraduates of Applied Informatics and gymnasium (grammar school) students. Questionnaire surveys were conducted. The results are being discussed.
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Graphics, Scientific Principles, Teaching Methods, Information Science Education, Undergraduate Students, Questionnaires, Participant Satisfaction, Educational Practices, Scaffolding (Teaching Technique), Spreadsheets, Orthographic Symbols, Computer Simulation, Teacher Surveys, Student Surveys, Student Attitudes, Teacher Attitudes, Inservice Teacher Education, Foreign Countries, Preservice Teachers, Educational Technology
Vilnius University Institute of Mathematics and Informatics, Lithuanian Academy of Sciences. Akademjos str. 4, Vilnius LT 08663 Lithuania. Tel: +37-5-21-09300; Fax: +37-5-27-29209; e-mail: info@mii.vu.lt; Web site: http://www.mii.lt/informatics_in_education/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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