Using Google SketchUp in School

Sebastjan Zamuda
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Gimnazija Bežigrad

Povzetek

Google SketchUp je zelo zmogljiv brezplačen program, ki omogoča tako preprosto risanje z osnovnimi orodji kot kasnejše 3D modeliranje kompleksnih objektov ob uporabi naprednejših orodij. Google SketchUp je v šoli uporaben pri predmetih, ki so povezani z modeliranjem ali informatiko v širšem smislu. Ravno tako ga je možno vključiti v projekte pri drugih predmetih.
V prispevku je predstavljen primer uvajanja programa Google SketchUp v pouk predmeta tehnologija v mednarodnem programu Middle Years Programme. Predstavljena sta dva izdelka dijakov, ob katerih je na kratko opisan tudi način dela.
Večina dijakov se prvič sreča s programom v šoli, vendar hitro obvladajo osnovna orodja. Po nekaj dodatnih vajah pri projektih nastanejo že nekoliko kompleksnejši objekti. Dijaki so za učenje programa zelo motivirani in z veseljem raziskujejo tudi dodatne orodja, ne le tistih, ki jih spoznajo v šoli.

Ključne besede: Google SketchUp, 3D modeliranje, IKT, šola, projekti.

Abstract

Google SketchUp is a very powerful free program that can be used for simple drawing with basic tools and modelling of complex 3D objects by using more advanced tools. Google SketchUp can be used at subjects that are linked to modelling or informatics in a general sense. It can also be in included in projects at other subjects.
Example of introduction of Google SketchUp to technology is presented in paper. Technology is a subject in Middle Years programme. Two examples of student work are presented with short description of methods used.
Most students learn about the program in school but they quickly master basic tools. After some additional exercises they create more complex objects at projects. Students are highly motivated to learn about the program and look forward to explore additional tools, not only the ones learned in school.

Key words: Google SketchUp, 3D modelling, ICT, school, projects.