Hands On Seminars
What is Hands On Learning
Hands-on Learning is the process of learning by doing. This approach is a more project-based approach than theoretical. Hands-on education has proven to be an effective supplement to theoretical engineering education. The implementation of hands-on training curricula has led to positive results such as higher student retention rates, increased quality in their design output, and better student engagement.
Benefits of Hands-on Learning
There are many benefits of Hands on Education. The three that we would like to focus on for the Florida Tech Hans on Learning Course are described below:
Increased Learning Retention - When looking at lecture material retention rates of other presentation styles versus hands-on methods, research shows that learners retain only 5% of material presented through lecture and 30% of which is taught by demonstration. Hands-on participation, on the other hand, can lead to as much as a 75% retention rate.
Improved Problem Solving – Hands-on training can expose students to challenges and obstacles similar to those encountered in the real world. Providing a safe training environment for the development of their problem-solving skills and preparing them for a modern-day workforce.
Current Hands-on Learning Curriculum
Currently, the COES provides a number of Hands-On Seminars to prepare the students for their design experiences; some of these include Subtractive and Additive manufacturing, Electronic manufacturing techniques, Composites, welding, and a variety of CNC Machines. Florida Techs Hands-on on Curriculum trains students in the different available resources on campus, while at the same time introducing innovative design techniques.
Seminars
Seminars (Open to all Students and Staff)
With 50- 120 Minutes per instance, classes have a project-based learning approach and include the review of a Job Breakdown Sheet for each equipment. Each class includes an evaluation of core competencies at the end of the session. Classes are offered multiple times a semester and the successful completion of the evaluation will authorize the student to use the equipment with supervision.
Completion of all Modules will grant the student a MAKER LEVEL certification for each equipment.
Seminar Schedule
Laser Cutter:
3D Prinitng:
Soldering and Wiring:
Microcontroller with Arduino:
PCB Design and Circuit Design:
Plasma Cutting and Welding:
Hotwire CNC:
Sandblasting and Powder Coating:
Waterjet Cutting:
Benchtop Manual Mill:
Benchtop Manual Lathe
Vacuum Forming:
Introduction to CNC Machining:
Essential CAD Design:
2D Design and Embroidering:
