Educators' Perceptions of a Maker-Based Learning Experience

Autor/inn/en	Cohen, Jonathan D.; Huprich, Julia; Jones, W. Monty; Smith, Shaunna
Titel	Educators' Perceptions of a Maker-Based Learning Experience
Quelle	In: International Journal of Information and Learning Technology, 34 (2017) 5, S.428-438 (11 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Cohen, Jonathan D.)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2056-4880
DOI	10.1108/IJILT-06-2017-0050
Schlagwörter	Learning Experience; Teacher Attitudes; College Programs; Qualitative Research; Journal Writing; Reflection; Educational Principles; Educational Technology; Observation; Cooperative Learning; Sense of Community; Manufacturing; College Students + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Lernerfahrung; Lehrerverhalten; Studienprogramm; Qualitative Forschung; Zeitschriftenaufsatz; Bildungsprinzip; Unterrichtsmedien; Beobachtung; Kooperatives Lernen; Herstellung; Collegestudent
Abstract	Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine a cohort of educators' perspectives of a semester-long maker-based university course. Design/methodology/approach: This qualitative study utilized participants' weekly and end-of-semester written reflections to illustrate the participants' perceptions of a semester-long university course focused on the role of maker principles and technologies in a variety of educational contexts. Findings: The participants' perceptions of learning following the semester-long maker experience viewed learning as a more collaborative experience, and noted the benefits of a classroom community that arose from the collaboration. Originality/value: This study adds empirical research to the literature base on the use of maker tools and strategies in formal educational environments. While other studies have examined similar environments, they tend to focus on short-term, single experiences. This study followed the development of educators' perceptions of a maker-based learning experience over a longer duration of time. The findings of this study provide a research-based foundation for teacher educators to build upon when developing maker-based learning activities. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Emerald Group Publishing Limited. Howard House, Wagon Lane, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 1WA, UK. Tel: +44-1274-777700; Fax: +44-1274-785201; e-mail: emerald@emeraldinsight.com; Web site: http://www.emeraldinsight.com
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01