ORCID

0000-0002-3913-6162 (Johnson),

Document Type

Conference Paper

Publication Date

2026

Publication Title

International Technology and Engineering Educators' Association 88th Annual Conference Proceedings

Pages

54-62

Conference Name

International Technology and Engineering Educators' Association 88th Annual Conference, March 25-28, 2026, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Abstract

This paper presents The Incredible Bulk, a multimodal, simulation-based engineering challenge that introduces Grades 4–12 to maritime careers and digital transformation. Students assume the roles of different maritime careers to assemble aircraft carrier bulkhead systems using: VR for spatial orientation and task preview; a 3D model as visual work instruction; paper blueprints for part identification and dimensioning; 3D-printed components for hands-on assembly; and an AR app for quality assurance/inspection. Grounded in constructionism and cognitive apprenticeship, the plan–build–inspect loop externalizes thinking and situates coached, authentic practice that advances engineering design, systems thinking, and technological literacy.

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© 2026 International Technology and Engineering Educators' Association.

Included with the kind written permission of the copyright holders.

Original Publication Citation

Johnson, J. M., Renne, J., & Dudley, J. (2026). Make it maritime: A simulation-based engineering design challenge using multimodal technologies. International Technology and Engineering Educators' Association 88th Annual Conference, Virginia Beach, Virginia. https://assets-002.noviams.com/novi-file-uploads/iteea/conference/2026_Conf_Proceedings_July_26x_CTETE.pdf#page=54

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