Teaching cad?

[Katie_UPS]

This is how I learned and taught: Give them an object and tell them to make it.

Make an object first though, and let them watch. Make something simple but with multiple parts, so they can see how you sketch, extrude, assemble, etc. Then have them making something different, but also simple.

For CAD, I think that watching someone CAD, and then jumping into it, is a good way to go. If they see you do it, they understand the basic outline of how to do it. When they "jump in", they figure everything out on their own* (which will stick a lot better than you telling them). If you let them try on their own while being near them to help (only when they really need it), you'll get them familiar with the program in no time. From there its just practice, practice, practice.

* Assemblies are tricky and might need more step-by-step guidance