Graphing Projects vs Spatial Vis

Graphing Projects introduces students to the essential concepts of coordinate geometry. While using the app, students will locate points on a four quadrant grid and draw lines between two points to make specific figures. Designs and geometric figures are randomly generated so the activities are different every time. The app explains how a Cartesian grid is defined and how to locate points using an x-coordinate and a y-coordinate. The app presents a series of instructions for creating geometric figures on the grid. When the student is finished with the diagram, the solution is shown and the students work evaluated. A scoreboard shows the student's progress. Speech is used in the app to give instructions. Sound effects make using the app fun for students.

Spatial Vis is a training tool for engineering, pre-engineering, and other science and technology students. The app teaches freehand sketching of 2D and 3D views, which is an important skill for technical communication and improving one's ability to visualize shapes in 3D. These skills have been shown to increase GPAs and graduation rates in STEM. Spatial Vis has 10 unique lessons that include orthographic projections, rotations of 3D objects, and flat patterns. Students complete assignments by sketching their solution and submitting their sketch to be automatically graded. Students have access to hints if they get stuck, but Spatial Vis is gamified to encourage students to try on their own before using the help features. Spatial Vis is designed for students enrolled in a course at a participating institution. Instructors and students not at participating institutions may work on assignments and review the course material through the Not For Course Credit mode.