Onshape E-Learning Course
Discover how this e-learning module was designed to teach high school Family & Consumer Science students the basics of making French Toast - complete with tools, techniques, and design decisions.
Project Overview
Mastering Onshape: From Sketch to Assembly is a self-paced e-learning course designed to introduce high school engineering students to computer-aided design using Onshape, a cloud-based CAD platform. The module walks learners through the entire beginner workflow - from creating an account to developing detailed 3D parts. The course was designed to support students in both in-person and remote learning environments, providing scaffolded instruction with interactive content and hands-on practice.
100+
4-6 hours
Interactive E-Learning
High School Students
ages 14-18
Learning Objectives
By the end of the module, students will be able to:
Create and verify an Onshape account.
Navigate the Onshape interface with confidence.
Create and modify 2D sketches using geometric constraints and dimensioning tools.
Generate 3D parts using extrusion, revolution, and basic feature tools.
Apply best practices in naming, organizing, and managing design files.
Prepare to begin simple part assemblies using multiple components.
Design Process & Approach
Analyze
Identified essential Onshape skills and considered device limitations, student experience, and the need for flexible, self-paced learning.
Design
Design
Develop
Implement
Evaluate
Mapped out a logical skill progression using backward design, with multimedia support and built-in practice checkpoints.
Created the course in Articulate Rise using screen recordings, GIFs, and visuals from Canva, plus interactive elements to keep learners engaged.
Used student and teacher feedback to refine pacing and clarity. Students gained confidence, and teachers noted improved CAD readiness.
Deployed in a high school engineering class via Chromebooks, designed for use in both guided and independent settings.
