Easier through the exam through digitally supported teaching/learning in the world of mechanisms and gear technology

Prof. L. Zentner
Dr. S. Griebel

In the Department of Compliant Systems of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, the courses Gear Technology 1 and Mechanism Technology are offered for the bachelor's degree programs in Mechanical Engineering.

In both subjects, the students are taught skills that enable them to analyze gears/mechanisms and to take first steps in mechanism synthesis. In the subjects mentioned, the ability to imagine the movement of gears/mechanisms, e.g. to identify their characteristic positions, is essential for the successful subject completion and should be trained as a skill. Both subjects form the basis for the optional subject Gear Technology 2 offered in the master's degree program, which is dedicated to the synthesis of gears and mechanisms in a continuing and in-depth manner.

The aim of the project is to prepare digital quizzes and interactive role-playing games with the individual topics of the two basic transmission technology subjects. These should accompany the students’ teaching and prepare for exams. On the one hand, the students should be offered the possibility of repeating and applying knowledge via the offered interactive role-playing games. On the other hand, the digital quizzes are used to test knowledge paired with the instant learning success control via direct feedback. Thus, both formats also contribute to the desired consolidation of knowledge and a deeper understanding of the context.

The commercially available software iSpring will be used as the required tool for the implementation. This tool allows to easily create quizzes and generate instant feedback, among other things. As a result of the integration in Moodle, the students will be able to access the course content with different devices independent of time and place. Due to the playful transfer of knowledge and the possibility of immediate feedback, an increased level of motivation for self-study can be expected.

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01.07.2023 – 30.06.2024

Foundation for Innovation in Higher Education (Stiftung Innovation in der Hochschullehre)