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A critical reflection on the impact of virtual design studio on curriculum development and studio culture in first-year architecture studies
In the past few years, higher education across the world transitioned to different online platforms where virtual classrooms were set, following national guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper analyses qualitative data from first-year students in architecture from a higher education institution in the UK and draws on lecturers’ reflective observations of teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings of this research provide some critical considerations for the long-term impact of the virtual design studio on architectural design pedagogy and teaching methods in first-year studies. This research found that technology integration enabled innovative design methods, improved digital literacy, and enhanced collaboration in first-year architectural education. While online learning met learning objectives, it posed challenges like social isolation and motivation issues. The study underscores the importance of investigating virtual design studios and technology integration in early architectural education, offering opportunities for curriculum development and future research. These findings have broad relevance for educators teaching first-year architecture students globally.
A critical reflection on the impact of virtual design studio on curriculum development and studio culture in first-year architecture studies
In the past few years, higher education across the world transitioned to different online platforms where virtual classrooms were set, following national guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper analyses qualitative data from first-year students in architecture from a higher education institution in the UK and draws on lecturers’ reflective observations of teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings of this research provide some critical considerations for the long-term impact of the virtual design studio on architectural design pedagogy and teaching methods in first-year studies. This research found that technology integration enabled innovative design methods, improved digital literacy, and enhanced collaboration in first-year architectural education. While online learning met learning objectives, it posed challenges like social isolation and motivation issues. The study underscores the importance of investigating virtual design studios and technology integration in early architectural education, offering opportunities for curriculum development and future research. These findings have broad relevance for educators teaching first-year architecture students globally.
A critical reflection on the impact of virtual design studio on curriculum development and studio culture in first-year architecture studies
Mariotti, Jasna (author) / Niblock, Chantelle (author)
2023-12-01
Mariotti , J & Niblock , C 2023 , ' A critical reflection on the impact of virtual design studio on curriculum development and studio culture in first-year architecture studies ' , Trends in Higher Education , vol. 2 , no. 4 , pp. 599-610 . https://doi.org/10.3390/higheredu2040036
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