Introducing Assistive Technology and Universal Design Theory, Applications in Design Education

2018 ◽  
pp. 29-39
Author(s):  
Y. M. Choi
Keyword(s):  
Assistive Technology ◽  
Design Education ◽  
Design Theory ◽  
Universal Design

From Problem-Solving Paradigm to Co-Ontogenic Drift: How Do Learning Narratives Self-Generate?

Leonardo ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-138
Author(s):  
Johann van der Merwe ◽  
Julia Brewis
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Real World ◽  
Design Education ◽  
Design Theory ◽  
Social Situation ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Use Of Self ◽  
Real World Problems

It is now an accepted maxim in design theory and practice that real-world problems needing the attention of design practitioners are not neat and well-structured, but ill-structured and “wicked”—part of a larger, complex social situation. For design education, then, to take its lead from contemporary social, political and economic structures, it will have to seriously re-think its problem-solving paradigms. The authors investigate the use of self-generating learning narratives in the classroom and contrast the approach they introduce with the still-too-prevalent notion that knowledge can be transferred from teacher to student. Their methodology draws from ideas formulated by Maturana and Varela on autopoiesis, specifically the notion of co-ontogenic drift.

scholarly journals Implementing Universal Design for Learning Elements in the Online Learning Materials of a First-Year Required Course

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ben Rearick ◽  
Erica England ◽  
Jennifer Saulnier Lange ◽  
Corey Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Design Theory ◽  
Universal Design ◽  
Universal Design For Learning ◽  
Learning Objects ◽  
Learning Materials ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Design For Learning ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Accessibility Guidelines

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a pedagogical design theory that accounts for variability across and within learners, both in physical classrooms and with online learning materials. Librarians at Washington State University implemented elements reflective of specific UDL checkpoints in a heavily-used LibGuide for a required undergraduate course. Online learning objects create opportunities for meeting UDL’s goals of not only multiple means of representation, but also engagement and action and expression extending beyond the baseline obligation to meet standard accessibility guidelines. We discuss our implementation of UDL elements, changes in LibGuide use before and after the introduction of UDL features, and usability study results, focusing on how students who face learning barriers view UDL. We explain considerations for successfully implementing UDL in online materials and the potential benefits.

Towards A Universal Design Theory

1999 ◽  
pp. 47-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hans Grabowski ◽  
Ralf-Stefan Lossack ◽  
El-Fathi El-Mejbri
Keyword(s):  
Design Theory ◽  
Universal Design

Transferring Biophilic and Universal Design Theory to Practice With Learning From Green Buildings

2022 ◽  
pp. 225-252
Author(s):  
Gülşah Doğan Karaman ◽  
Semra Arslan Selçuk
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Assisted Living ◽  
Design Patterns ◽  
Design Theory ◽  
Universal Design ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Green Building ◽  
Green Buildings ◽  
Biophilic Design ◽  
Theory To Practice

The study aims to guide the assisted living facility (ALF) design, in which biophilic design, which is observed to have positive physiological, psychological, and sociological effects on humans, is observed, and the principle of universal design is accessible and designed for everyone. Since there is no place called a biophilic ALF, the study is supported by a nature-oriented design method called Green Building Rating Tools. Green building certificate systems are explored in terms of biophilic and universal design, and three of the certifications show credits linked to the theories researched. With these certificates, green building certified ALFs located in the same region are selected. With the methodology applied on the case studies of three ALFs that received these certificates, how and where biophilic and universal design patterns can be transferred from theory to practice has been examined. The study observed the extent of 14 biophilic design patterns in ALFs and tabulated how to find each pattern in these facilities according to the methods and places.

Virtual and Augmented Reality Awareness Tools for Universal Design

2022 ◽  
pp. 11-24
Author(s):  
Luis Pinto Coelho ◽  
Idalina Freitas ◽  
Dorota Urszula Kaminska ◽  
Ricardo Queirós ◽  
Anna Laska-Lesniewicz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Labor Market ◽  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Assistive Technology ◽  
Universal Design ◽  
Mixed Reality ◽  
Field Application ◽  
Personal Knowledge ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Virtual And Augmented Reality ◽  
Closing The Gap

This chapter will be focused on contributing to the increase of universal design competencies of future engineers, educators, and designers through the use of mixed reality technologies, closing the gap between theory and field application of principles, towards a more inclusive world and promoting health and wellbeing for all. The experience of a situation where limitations arise in relation to what is taken for granted is an important experience that leads to a personal knowledge of the difficulties. By the use of simulators, especially virtual (VR) and mixed reality (MR) technologies, it is possible to create such experiences. Training based on MR can prepare future and current professionals for up-to-date requirements of the labor market. In addition, it can ensure that the standards such as barrier-free concepts, broader accessibility, adaptive and assistive technology will be familiar to trainees.

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