I wanted to share an approach to reaching different learners through the use of technical drawing excersizes. I instruct students in an automotive tech program on basic engine design and repair. One of the more difficult tests we have is on cylinder head designs, componets and service. While performing the usual "lecture" which reaches auditiry learners well, and showing power point presentations provided in our curriculum I have added a lengthy drawing of the componenets on the white board using many colors and labels. I ask the students to do their best to duplicate my drawing in their note books. I change the drawing three times, adding features and service procedures along the way and ask the students to make a total of three drawings in their notes. I leacture away while completing my own drawings. I have had such great success wit this that I hardly use the powerpoint presentation as a review for the students who learn best through reading, but the drawing/lecture takes up the majority of the time. I have seen a drastic improvement in the overall test scores since I started doing this drawing excersize and the students seem to be more engaged and enjoy that lecture. I studied drafting years ago and this no doubt helps me create better drawings that some other instructors, but I encourage others who may be good at drawing to use this tool and those who are not very good with technical drawing to seek help getting better at it so that their visual and tactile learers stay engaged and learn. Feedback?