Work in progress — The next step for cubism in education: from abstract concepts to a classroom based implementation

The introduction and adaptation of cubism for engineering education, with the aim of creating a multidimensional learning environment, was recently proposed by Mina M. (2006). In a cubist environment, technology is employed to offer different perspectives of the same subject, multi- faceted teaching styles and strategies are incorporated to suit different learning styles, and the material and construction of the course are tailored to the student's need. In this paper, we report on our experience in developing a limited implementation of a cubistic experience for electrical engineering students in an electromagnetism course and at the freshman level. We also discuss how to utilize the concepts of cubism-expressed through audio, video, electronic notes, the Internet, and other technology-to create exciting and engaging lectures, motivate the students to learn and remember, and develop interest and passion about engineering and learning.