Abstract
This paper presents a novel mobile learning approach to teaching foundational visual design principles for the domain of art and design. We explore components of various learning theories focusing on active learning, interactivity, and real-time feedback in a typical student task involving the principles of design in a comparative analysis with traditional methodologies and emerging media of m-learning. To achieve this an application called mDes was designed and developed for learning the visual design principles of contrast, proximity, scale, and similarity. It leverages typical affordances of mobile technologies with well-designed real-time feedback while applying learning concepts from established learning theories and principles of cognition. The results indicated higher retention rates and reveal implications for further exploration in research in the visual arts and incorporation of new techniques in teaching foundational principles in design.
Presenters
Elizabeth BergerAssociate Professor, Chair of the Department of Design, School of Art, University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley, Texas, United States
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
KEYWORDS
Design, Pedagogy, Design principles, Interactivity, Real-Time_feedback, Active Learning, M-Learning
