The social network virtual design studio: Integrated design learning using blended learning environments

Marc Aurel Schnabel*, Jeremy J. Ham

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Online communications, multimedia, mobile computing and face-to-face learning create blended learning environments to which some Virtual Design Studios (VDS) have reacted to. Social Networks (SN), as instruments for communication, have provided a potentially fruitful operative base for VDS. These technologies transfer communication, leadership, democratic interaction, teamwork, social engagement and responsibility away from the design tutors to the participants. The implementation of Social Network VDS (SNVDS) moved the VDS beyond its conventional realm and enabled students to develop architectural design that is embedded into a community of learners and expertise both online and offline. Problem-based learning (PBL) becomes an iterative and reflexive process facilitating deep learning. The paper discusses details of the SNVDS, its pedagogical implications to PBL, and presents how the SNVDS is successful in enabling architectural students to collaborate and communicate design proposals that integrate a variety of skills, deep learning, knowledge and construction with a rich learning experience.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCircuit Bending, Breaking and Mending
Subtitle of host publication16th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA)
EditorsChristiane M Herr, Ning Gu, Stanislav Roudavski, Marc Aurel Schnabel
PublisherThe Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA)
Pages589-598
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)9789881902627
Publication statusPublished - 27 Apr 2011
Externally publishedYes
Event16th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, CAADRIA 2011 - Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Duration: 27 Apr 201129 Apr 2011

Publication series

NameCircuit Bending, Breaking and Mending - Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, CAADRIA 2011

Conference

Conference16th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, CAADRIA 2011
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityNewcastle, NSW
Period27/04/1129/04/11

Keywords

  • PBL
  • Problem-based learning
  • Social learning
  • Social networking
  • VDS
  • Web2.0

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