Connectivism as a Pedagogical Model within Industrial Design Education. (2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Renda, Gianni; Kuys, Blair
• Is Part Of: Procedia technology. Volume 20(2015)
• Page Start: 15
• Page End: 19
• Publication Date: 2015
• Subjects: industrial design -- connectivism -- education ;; Technology -- Congresses; Technology -- Periodicals; Engineering -- Congresses; Engineering -- Periodicals; Engineering; Technology; Conference proceedings; Periodicals; 605
• DOI: 10.1016/j.protcy.2015.07.004
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2212-0173

Abstract

Abstract: This paper will discuss how the connectivist theory has implications for teaching and learning within the field of Industrial Design. Connectivism is a relatively new learning theory[1], however its emergence within the field of e-learning and distributed learning networks are appropriate for a technical field such as Industrial Design. Examples within practise are discussed and potential options for inclusion within the course are proposed. Connectivism is a pedagogical model devised by George Siemens and Stephen Downes[2] that promotes greater integration, diversity and distributed knowledge throughout networks. While the intent for this learning model was e-learning, many of the tenets — such as the agility it promotes in regards to instructional materials and techniques — can be applied to the scholarship of Industrial Design.