Research Article
Making Future-Ready Students with Design and the Internet of Things
@ARTICLE{10.4108/eai.13-7-2018.163096, author={J. Hughes and J. A. Robb and M. Lam}, title={Making Future-Ready Students with Design and the Internet of Things}, journal={EAI Endorsed Transactions on Creative Technologies}, volume={6}, number={21}, publisher={EAI}, journal_a={CT}, year={2019}, month={10}, keywords={Design thinking, Inquiry, Internet of Things (IoT), Makerspaces, Constructionism, Passion-based learning}, doi={10.4108/eai.13-7-2018.163096} }- J. Hughes
J. A. Robb
M. Lam
Year: 2019
Making Future-Ready Students with Design and the Internet of Things
CT
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.13-7-2018.163096
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: IoT will transform our future in unimaginable ways. The necessity for young people to understand and design with IoT seems unequivocal but there is currently limited integration in K-12 education.
OBJECTIVES: To investigate these gaps in research and practice, this study aimed to explore the design processes and understandings of IoT that emerge when youth design an IoT passion project within a constructionist context.
METHODS: A mixed methods multiple case study design was employed, analyzing questionnaires, interviews, recordings, and participant artifacts.
RESULTS: Factors contributing to a successful design included guided inquiry, detailed plans, access to support, and perseverance. Participants also experienced gains in IoT skills and knowledge.
CONCLUSION: Design and making with IoT through passion-based, guided inquiry appeared to facilitate the development of valuable knowledge and skills. Further research is needed to explore implementations in formal education.
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