3rd International Conference on Science and Technology Education 2022: Selected Contributions of STE 2022

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This volume of the series Proceedings in Engineering Mechanics - Research, Technology and Education provides selected papers presented at the 3rd International Conference on Science and Technology Education, held in Porto, Portugal, October 6-7, 2022. From the various topics covered at this conference, individual contributions have been selected for this book. These contributions focus on learning mechanisms, learning systems and assessment. The book presents the latest trends, new methods and ideas in science and technology education. An essential resource for lecturers and tutors working in this field. Preface Contents Learning Mechanisms Influence of COVID-19 Confinement and Pandemic on the Academic Performance of Students 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 3.1 Evolution of the Student Withdrawal 3.2 Evolution of the Final Grades 4 Conclusions References 3D with Artificial Intelligence Technology Contributes Science and Technology Education Development 1 Introduction 2 Definition and Core Technology of Industry 4.0 3 Transforming from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0 4 The Impact of Industry 5.0 on STEM Education 5 Design with STEM Education 6 Design Technology with 3D Optical Scanning and Modeling 7 Conclusion References Enhancing Engineer and Engineering Perception Through Video Design in STEM Education 1 Perception of Engineering in STEM Education 2 Promotion of Engineering Perception Through Video in STEM Education 3 Case Study and Discussion 4 Conclusions References Circulation as a Concept Graphically Represented in a Game-Like Manner to Support the Design Process in Architecture 1 Introduction 2 Games in Education to Support the Design Process 3 Concept and Idea Game Description and Justification 4 Gaming Description and Activity 5 Validation of Game Activity 6 Game Results Obtained from the Questionnaire 7 Conclusion References The Blockchain Technology Applications in Higher Education 1 Introduction 2 Blockchain Technology 3 Blockchain in Higher Education 4 The TRUE Project 5 Methodology 5.1 Sample 5.2 Questionnaire 6 Result Analysis 6.1 Descriptive Analysis 7 Result Discussion 8 Conclusion References Undergraduate Engineering Laboratories: A Study Exploring Laboratory Objectives and Student Experiences at an Irish University 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 2.1 Participants 2.2 Instruments 2.3 Data Analysis 3 Findings 3.1 Findings from Instructor Interviews 3.2 Findings from Student Questionnaire 4 Discussion, Implications and Conclusion References Teaching Adhesive Bonding in Mechanical Engineering Courses 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 2.1 Selection of the Countries 2.2 Selection of the Universities 2.3 Syllabus Contents Analysis 3 Results 3.1 Ranking Position of the Selected Universities 3.2 General Considerations on the Analysed Syllabuses 3.3 Knowledge Transfer 3.4 Specialized Training in Adhesive Bonding 4 Conclusions References Learning Systems Joint Designer: A Tool for Learning and Doing 1 Introduction 2 The JointDesigner Software 2.1 Software Development 2.2 General Characteristics of the JointDesigner Software and its Operation 3 Research Methodology 3.1 Generality 3.2 Data Collection 4 Feedback from Students 4.1 Closed Questions 4.2 Open Questions 5 Feedback from Industrial Users 6 Discussion 7 Conclusions References Assessment The Importance of Laboratorial Classes Dedicated to Advanced Joining Processes in Undergraduate Engineering Education 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 2.1 Generality 2.2 Laboratorial Work Plan 2.3 Data Collection and Analysis 3 Laboratorial Classes in Adhesive Bonding 3.1 Adhesive Bonding in Mechanical Engineering Course at FEUP 3.2 Proposed Laboratorial Works on Adhesive Bonding 4 Results and Discussion 4.1 Closed Questions 4.2 Open Answer 5 Conclusions References A Multi-dimensional Quality Assessment Instrument for Engineering Education 1 Introduction 2 Background 2.1 Effect of Student-Centered Education on Teaching Evaluation 2.2 Survey of the Significance of Teacher Centered Education 3 Teaching and Learning in a Student’s Center Learning Environment 3.1 Basic Elements of a Constructivist Course Evaluation Framework 3.2 Changes Needed to Move from Traditional to Inquisitive Learning 4 A Multi-dimensional Educational Quality Assessment Instrument 5 Statistical Tools to Analysis of the Multidimensional Data 6 Conclusions References