Introduction to 3D graphics through Excel
Introduction to 3D graphics through Excel
Author(s): Jan BenackaSubject(s): Essay|Book Review |Scientific Life
Published by: Vilniaus Universiteto Leidykla
Keywords: 3D graphics; scaffolding; spreadsheets; orthographic parallel projection
Summary/Abstract: The article presents a method of explaining the principles of 3D graphics through making a revolvable and sizable orthographic parallel projection of cuboid in Excel. No programming is used. The method was tried in fourteen 90 minute lessons with 181 participants, which were Informatics teachers, undergraduates of Applied Informatics and gymnasium (grammar school) students. Questionnaire surveys were conducted. The results are being discussed.
Journal: Informatics in Education - An International Journal
- Issue Year: 12/2013
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 221-230
- Page Count: 10
- Language: English
