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Computer programming for all: A case-study in product design education

conference contribution
posted on 2023-06-09, 09:28 authored by Giovanni Contreras GarciaGiovanni Contreras Garcia, Kin Wai Michael Siu
As scientific and technological innovation has become a key component of economic growth, policies geared towards reinforcing education in these areas have become a priority. Due the exponential growth of technologies based on or relaying on software, one of the key skills identified as a basic literacy for the future is computer programming. In consequence several countries are taking steps to introduce coding in education, however, the speed at which this skill is becoming essential demands its prompt introduction at all levels. While the steps being taken in primary and secondary education are widely discussed, the extent to which computer programming has been introduced in higher education is less known; are universities addressing this demand, and if so how? Taking design education as a case study, we approach these questions by asking faculty from design schools in different countries whether their respective institutions offer any computer programming courses and in which modality. After laying down the theoretical framework for the discussion, we use a mix of qualitative interviews and questionnaires to gather information and finally discuss how the steps being taken in primary and secondary education could serve as a reference in higher education. We close by reflecting upon the implications of the information obtained to develop a work force capable of not just using technology, but creating it.

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Publication status

  • Published

Journal

Procedia

ISSN

1877-0428

Publisher

Elsevier

Volume

182

Page range

388-394

Event name

4th World Conference on Educational Technology Researches

Event location

Barcelona, Spain

Event type

conference

Event date

28-29 November 2014

Series

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Department affiliated with

  • Engineering and Design Publications

Research groups affiliated with

  • Creative Technology Publications

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Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Editors

Fezile Ozdamli

Legacy Posted Date

2017-12-19

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