1. Chattanooga State Case Study
Academic Solutions
For the past ten years, SolidProfessor has been at the forefront of the technology rev-
olution that is transforming how students learn. We use the most advanced technol-
ogies and practices to deliver world-class instructional design and content to young
engineers, designers, architects, manufacturers, and fabricators.
Lynda Pickett, Professor at Chattanooga State Community College, teaches two Solid-
works classes with SolidProfessor. In the following case study we hear from Lynda
about the challenges she faces as an instructor, and learn about how she’s utilized
SolidProfessor in her classes.
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2. Challenge
“We’re trying to cram so much information into a 15 week course that we don’t have time to
revisit topics. It’s a really big deal if a student misses a day. We used to use a step-by-step
Solidworks book, but very few of my students were learning effectively with it. They wouldn’t
stop and process why they’re doing what they’re doing, they’d just follow the steps. After a
couple of semesters of that, with students coming to me for help after each exercise, I knew
I had to look for an alternative.”
Solution
“I found SolidProfessor when I was acquiring SolidWorks for a high school class I teach. The
educational reseller promoted SolidProfessor and after using it to expand my own Solid-
Works skills, I knew my students would get more out of it than the other options I’d tried.”
“I used SolidProfessor as a supplement for my class, I teach one night a week, so if someone
misses a day they need something to help them catch up and I’ve found SolidProfessor is a
great way to accomplish that. The students are much more likely to interact with SolidProfes-
sor videos versus reading out of a textbook.”
“I looked at every book I could get my hands on, from every major publisher. SolidProfessor
is easy to navigate, and the search tool makes it easy for students to find what they need to
learn. When I need to teach my students how to use a tool in Solidworks, it’s usually just a
single video that shows them everything they need to know. That’s something you can’t get
anywhere else.”
Results
“SolidProfessor answered my own questions about Solidworks and helped me learn more
advanced topics. I was able to increase my own prioficiency so that I was confident in what I
was teaching my students. SolidProfessor allowed me to teach, instead of relying on a book.
It’s really improved the engagement in my classes.”
“I’ve found that around 25% of my students are going to succeed with or without my help,
50% are going to lean on me for help, but ultimately are able to figure it out on their own.
The last 25% need hand holding and extra attention and SolidProfessor provides me with
that support that I can’t get anywhere else. With SolidProfessor I’m able to ensure that all of
my students end up on the same page at the end of class.”
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Learn how SolidProfessor Enterprise can help you take your team to the next level!
Web: www.solidprofessor.com Phone: (619) 269-8684