Month: May 2025

In our 3D modeling and printing assignment, I learned how creative ideas can become real, physical objects. Designing my own LEGO-style brick was more challenging than I expected, especially when it came to making sure the measurements were precise. Still, it was a fun and rewarding process. Seeing our bricks printed together in one job showed how different designs can fit and work together. This hands-on experience helped me truly understand 3D modeling and made me more interested in how technology is used in design and engineering. Learning by doing definitely helped me grasp the concepts better.

In this “Learning by Doing” activity, I learned that Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a powerful digital tool used in construction to create detailed 3D models that include not just the building’s design, but also important information like materials, costs, and schedules. I discovered how BIM helps teams work together, catch problems early, and avoid mistakes especially in complex projects like hospitals. It saves time, reduces waste, and improves building quality. This experience helped me understand that BIM is much more than a design tool it’s a smarter, more efficient way to manage construction from start to finish.

 

In this experiment, I built a simple electrical circuit using a battery, wires, a lightbulb, a paper clip, and a piece of cardboard. Before starting, I only had a basic understanding of how circuits worked—I knew electricity needed a closed loop, but I had never built one myself. As I set everything up, I ran into some trouble with the connections, and the lightbulb didn’t turn on right away. After checking and adjusting the wires to make sure everything was connected properly, the bulb finally lit up. That moment felt exciting and rewarding. It helped me clearly see how electricity flows through a complete circuit and made the concept feel much more real. This hands-on experience also taught me how important it is to have solid, secure connections, and it gave me more confidence in working with basic electronics in the future.