Author(s)

Hui Chen ¹, Liying Gao ¹, Yunna Xue ¹, Zhaoqiang Chen ¹, Jin Du ¹, Chonghai Xu ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ School of Mechanical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, People's Republic of China

Corresponding Author

Chonghai Xu

ABSTRACT

Although traditional project-based learning (PBL) has proven effective in improving student engagement and practical ability in mechanical design related courses, it still suffers from weak alignment between course projects and real engineering practices, insufficient process evaluation, and limited personalized guidance. To address these issues, this study explores an AIGC-assisted PBL model. In the instructional design, AIGC is integrated throughout pre-class preparation, in-class teaching, after-class assignments, and group projects, supporting students in rapidly acquiring knowledge, generating design schemes, and conducting iterative optimization. Teaching practice shows that this model yields positive results in knowledge acquisition, ability development, and engineering literacy, effectively alleviating the pain points of traditional PBL. However, it is also observed that students' critical thinking and awareness of academic integrity still require further reinforcement. This AIGC-assisted PBL model provides a feasible pathway for the deep integration of "artificial intelligence + education" and offers valuable insights for curriculum reform under the background of emerging engineering education.

KEYWORDS

AIGC; Project-Based Learning; Mechanical Design

CITE THIS PAPER

Hui Chen, Liying Gao, Yunna Xue, Zhaoqiang Chen, Jin Du, Chonghai Xu, Construction and Practical Exploration of an AIGC-Assisted Project-Based Teaching Model. Advances in Educational Technology and Psychology (2025) Vol. 9: 133-138. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/aetp.2025.090519.

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