Towards an experience of integration of analysis procedures and numerical computation using Blender

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, higher education institutions have adopted various educational strategies incorporating ICT tools into curricular content to enhance understanding of topics such as numerical analysis and problem-solving in areas like chemistry and physics. This paper presents an experience integrating numerical analysis and calculation procedures using the Blender program in a university setting. An empirical-analytical research methodology with a quantitative, quasi-experimental, and longitudinal approach is used. The study involves first-year Multimedia Design students at a polytechnic university in Guayaquil, Ecuador, spanning from May to October 2023, September 2023 to March 2024, and May to October 2024. A survey was conducted with 113 students from the Spatial Geometry course to assess their satisfaction with integrating numerical analysis into 3D modeling. With a 95% confidence level and a 4.5% margin of error, the study finds that Blender integration positively impacts students, with an average satisfaction rate of 82.88%.