Empowering Teachers and New Generations through Design Thinking and Digital Fabrication Learning Activities

Pitkänen, Kati; Andersen, Hanne Voldborg

doi:10.1145/3213818.3213826

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“…For example, the authors in [56] proposed guidelines for educational VR applications based on the user study and expert interviews. Also, the application presented in [58] was developed based on design thinking methodology [73]. The application aim is to create a product tailored to the final user's needs based on empathy and deeper understanding.…”

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Virtual Reality and Its Applications in Education: Survey

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In the education process, students face problems with understanding due to the complexity, necessity of abstract thinking and concepts. More and more educational centres around the world have started to introduce powerful new technology-based tools that help meet the needs of the diverse student population. Over the last several years, virtual reality (VR) has moved from being the purview of gaming to professional development. It plays an important role in teaching process, providing an interesting and engaging way of acquiring information. What follows is an overview of the big trend, opportunities and concerns associated with VR in education. We present new opportunities in VR and put together the most interesting, recent virtual reality applications used in education in relation to several education areas such as general, engineering and health-related education. Additionally, this survey contributes by presenting methods for creating scenarios and different approaches for testing and validation. Lastly, we conclude and discuss future directions of VR and its potential to improve the learning experience.Information 2019, 10, 318 2 of 20 must be carried out under supervision; therefore, students cannot self-configure lab equipment, experience states of emergency or effects of misconfiguration which may lead to equipment damage. Moreover, there is no possibility to practice and catch up outside the laboratory schedule. Currently, the solutions are modern technologies such as online courses [8,9], blended learning [10-13], different computer-based platforms [14-18] and many others, which allow the students to repeat several times the same topic, make mistakes and learn from them. Numerous examples of hardware and software which have been successful in educational processes indicate that edtech industry can improve learning outcomes for the majority of students [19]. More and more educational centres around the world are starting to introduce powerful new technology tools that help them to meet the needs of diverse student populations. Traditional books are being replaced by digital instructional content (especially from open educational resources) [20]. Notebooks, tablets or cell phones with dedicated application have replaced classical copybooks [21]. Distance [22] and personalised learning [23] are used to tailor education to each student's academic strengths, weaknesses, preferences and goals.It is well known that the use of information and communication technologies have been found to improve student attitudes towards learning [24][25][26][27]. It is a rapidly growing field of research, continually developing and looking for new technological solutions. Over the last several years, Virtual Reality (VR), which provides an interactive computer-generated environment, has moved from being the purview of the gaming to the professional development such as military, psychology, medicine and teaching applications.In 1987, Jaron Lanier, together with Steve Bryson, formulated the first definition of VR, which they desc...

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Section: Types Of Virtual Educational Environmentsmentioning

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“…In addition to the development of creative abilities, makerspaces are helpful in promoting collaboration, problem-solving, and communication in areas such as science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) [35,36]. Specifically, the relationship between creativity and makerspaces has been investigated in different research articles in the context of specific disciplines [37][38][39]. However, no study has focused simultaneously on all the aspects of creativity (person, collaboration, process, physical, social features of the environment, and product) in the context of makerspaces.…”

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A Systematic Review on FabLab Environments and Creativity: Implications for Design

2022

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Fabrication laboratories (FabLabs) and makerspaces are used to transform ideas into tangible products. Used in a design–learning context, they can enhance cognitive and creative skills. Creativity is the pivotal ability to produce innovative outcomes in makerspaces, and several studies have attempted to understand the role of makerspaces and creativity in specific fields. However, a comprehensive study offering a holistic view of the contributions of the makerspaces as built environments that foster creativity is lacking. Therefore, we conducted a systematic literature review on FabLabs, makerspaces, and creativity to address this research gap. While the review was performed using five major databases, only peer reviewed journal articles were considered. The findings revealed that makerspaces help to develop person, product, physical, and social environments, as well as process aspects of creativity. Moreover, makerspaces induce problem solving, collaborative, and communication skills; they also offer appealing environments and technologies for developing creative solutions to real-life problems. We identified and analysed five major themes dealing with technical skills, technological and environmental elements, STEM learning, and skill development, and elaborated upon their importance for enhancing creativity in FabLab and makerspace environments.

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“…Previous research in the area focuses heavily on the possibilities and challenges of integrating digital fabrication into the education of children (i.e. [3,[9][10][11][12]14]), however there is also research advocating viewing making through the lens of culture and power in order to ensure equal opportunities for marginalized or disadvantaged groups [15]. Previous FabLearn papers have touched upon marginalized groups for example by exploring for example making meaningful making with refugees [5], and refugee children [8] and explored the possibilities of FabLabs with underprivileged young adults [13].…”

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A Series of Fortunate Accidents: Lessons Learned When Things Go Sideways in Making Projects with Children

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Ventä-Olkkonen

Orduña

et al. 2022

6th FabLearn Europe / MakeEd Conference 2022

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Recently, there has been a large body of research exploring the possibilities of digital fabrication and making in school context. To truly embrace the spirit of equity and democracy so essential to the maker movement, more research is needed concerning how these activities can be used to empower marginalized and at-risk groups. In this paper, we introduce preliminary insights from Make4Change project, that aims to strengthen the social inclusion and employability of unemployed, young people and immigrants outside the labor market through digital fabrication and making. We use the criteria for empowerment of participants as a tool to reflect the planning, organization, and execution of learning activities and on improving our process moving forward. We believe that insights from Make4Change will be useful to practitioners and researchers looking to empower underrepresented, marginal, or at-risk populations through making.CCS CONCEPTS • Human-centered Computing • Human computer interaction (HCI) • Empirical studies in HCI

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Empowering Teachers and New Generations through Design Thinking and Digital Fabrication Learning Activities

Cited by 10 publications

References 6 publications

Virtual Reality and Its Applications in Education: Survey

Virtual Reality and Its Applications in Education: Survey

A Systematic Review on FabLab Environments and Creativity: Implications for Design

A Series of Fortunate Accidents: Lessons Learned When Things Go Sideways in Making Projects with Children

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