Features of engineering thinking development by means of 3D technologies

Abstract

The problem that the study is aimed at is due to the need to create a special engineering style of thinking within the digital learning space, which implies a willingness to research, creativity, responsibility, intellectual skills, and supported by modern high-tech tools to provide resources for solving the problems of formation of Industry 4.0. The purpose of the study is to identify the features of the use of 3D technology for the formation of engineering thinking, as an important competence of the in-demand specialist in the digital society. The methodology is based on theoretical and methodological analysis and generalization of fundamental scientific works, the significance of which in the field of digitalization of education, training of engineering and technical personnel, three-dimensional modeling, application of software for the development of thinking, is recognized by the scientific community. The paper specifies the essence of the concept of "engineering thinking"precisely in the context of training specialists for Industry 4.0 and substantiates the potential of 3D-technologies for the formation of engineering thinking as an essential skill of in-demand professionals of the future. The authors formulate the principles and directions of support by the mentor of the research activities of students in 3D modeling. The system of work on an interdisciplinary project with the allocation of skills significant for the formation of engineering thinking is presented. In conclusion, the features of the formation of engineering thinking by means of 3D technologies are summarized in the process of the entire learning path from preschool education to professional retraining.