scholarly journals The Hanoak House as a Flexible and Adaptable Vernacular Precedent for Modern Architecture

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 731-739
Author(s):  
Jan M. Hugo
Keyword(s):  
Technology Use ◽  
Modern Architecture ◽  
Appropriate Technology ◽  
Observational Method ◽  
Layered Systems ◽  
Novel Technologies ◽  
Urban Vulnerability ◽  
Innovative Solutions ◽  
Flexible Architecture ◽  
Flexible Models

Globally the adverse effects of climate change necessitate the implementation of resilient systems that respond to escalating weather fluctuations and increased urban vulnerability. This requires a shift from the traditional efficiency-focused solutions, towards robust, responsive and flexible models. While novel technologies are being developed to address these needs; existing vernacular examples also present innovative solutions. The purpose of this study is to analyse vernacular solutions, in this case Korean Hanoak housing typologies, in terms their integration of flexible and adaptable spatial and technological systems to inform modern applications. As research method, the study firstly employed an unstructured observational method to document the spatial and technological elements of these vernacular precedents, followed by an intersubjective literature review of these precedents to understand the historic context. As main conclusion the study identified seven design principles to inform the development of flexible and adaptable modern architecture solutions. These include: holistic, integrative design; articulated and reciprocally layered systems; nested levels of flexible and inflexible systems; appropriate scale identification; and appropriate technology use. As contribution, this article analyses existing vernacular precedents and highlights principles that can be applied in various contexts to develop locally responsive and flexible architecture.

Mentorship in Technology-Rich, 21st-Century Classrooms

2018 ◽  
pp. 2248-2262
Author(s):  
Doug Reid ◽  
Erin Reid
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Classroom Management ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Early Career ◽  
Appropriate Technology ◽  
Early Career Teachers ◽  
School Cultures ◽  
Mentorship Program ◽  
Career Teachers

A mentorship program was established to support early career teachers in a technology-rich K-6 school. This program included scaffolding for inexperienced teachers in school cultures, pedagogically appropriate technology use, and classroom management. The program assisted early career teachers to thrive at the beginning of their career and to address perceived weaknesses in teacher education programs. As a result of this research, several early career teachers received mentorship support and successfully began their teaching careers. Additionally, many pre-service teachers were able to make decisions about their school careers through engagement in a practical and realistic teacher-training program. In theory, this research informs the literature regarding the realities of 21st-century classroom experiences and demonstrates the importance of having experienced educators provide training to the next generation of teachers. In practice, this research provides an example of how university teacher education can better prepare pre-service teachers to be successful in their future classrooms.

Becoming a Digital Citizen in a Technological World

2009 ◽  
pp. 250-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mike Ribble
Keyword(s):  
Digital Technology ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Appropriate Technology ◽  
Digital Culture ◽  
Digital Citizenship ◽  
Global Society ◽  
The World ◽  
Technology Users ◽  
Technological World

In todays changing global society, digital technology users need to be prepared to interact and work with users from around the world. Digital technology is helping to define this new global society. Being part of a society provides opportunities to its citizens but also asks that its members behave in certain way. This new technological society is drawing users together to learn, share and interact with one another in the virtual world. But for all users to be productive there needs to be a defined level of acceptable activity by everyone, in other words a digital citizenship. The concept of digital citizenship provides a structure for this digital society, by conceptualizing and organizing appropriate technology use into a new digital culture. Anyone using these digital technologies needs to understand the parameters of appropriate use so that they can become more constructive digital citizens.

scholarly journals Two worlds collide? The role of Chinese traditions and Western influences in Chinese preservice teachers’ perceptions of appropriate technology use

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chuanmei Dong ◽  
Pekka Mertala
Keyword(s):  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Appropriate Technology ◽  
Early Years ◽  
Major Influence ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Cultural Traditions ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Western Influences

This study reports Chinese preservice teachers’ perceptions of appropriate technology use in early childhood education (ECE). China provides an interesting but understudied research context as research into technology use in the early years is western‐centric and the contemporary Chinese ECE is characterized as a hybrid combining traditional Chinese values and Western influences which differ from each other in a rather fundamental manner. Interpretive analysis of qualitative interviews with eight purposefully selected preservice teachers revealed three intertwining determinants as appropriate technology use: objective, time and context. Both, Chinese cultural traditions and Western educational ideas were evident in shaping the participants’ perceptions of appropriate technology use, with the former being the major influence in restraining the preservice teachers’ vision and understanding of technology integration. Implications for teacher education, educational policies and future research are discussed.

scholarly journals From practice to policy — exploring the travel and transformation of energy savings calculations and its implications for future energy transitions

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jens Petter Johansen ◽  
Petter Grytten Almklov ◽  
Tomas Moe Skjølsvold
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Energy Savings ◽  
Base Case ◽  
Improve Energy Efficiency ◽  
Novel Technologies ◽  
Industry Research ◽  
Policy Program ◽  
Policy Objectives ◽  
The Difference

AbstractImproving energy efficiency in industries is imperative for sustainable transitions. This article explores the logic behind calculating energy savings from energy efficiency improvements. Based on a qualitative study of industry-research projects and policies to improve energy efficiency in Norway, the article presents different ways energy savings are estimated when assessing the viability of novel technologies. Here, energy savings are calculated as the difference in energy consumption between a proposed technology (use-case) and an alternative scenario (base-case). We discuss the heterogeneity of the chosen cases of comparison, as they are associated with a wide variety of uncertainty, contextual preconditions, estimates, and projections. Further, we trace the calculations of energy savings of one of these projects as they move from the context of research and technology assessment to official reporting. We show how the circumstances where these numbers are produced become black-boxed as the calculations are transformed and aggregated into a policy program-specific measurement “energy results” in Norway. Our findings show that the project and policy objectives and measurements point in somewhat different directions. Through this, we unpack the logic inscribed in energy savings calculations and the way these are applied to reach multiple goals.

Mentorship in Technology-Rich, 21st-Century Classrooms

2016 ◽  
pp. 246-259 ◽  
Author(s):  
Doug Reid ◽  
Erin Reid
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Classroom Management ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Early Career ◽  
Appropriate Technology ◽  
Early Career Teachers ◽  
School Cultures ◽  
Mentorship Program ◽  
Career Teachers

A mentorship program was established to support early career teachers in a technology-rich K-6 school. This program included scaffolding for inexperienced teachers in school cultures, pedagogically appropriate technology use, and classroom management. The program assisted early career teachers to thrive at the beginning of their career and to address perceived weaknesses in teacher education programs. As a result of this research, several early career teachers received mentorship support and successfully began their teaching careers. Additionally, many pre-service teachers were able to make decisions about their school careers through engagement in a practical and realistic teacher-training program. In theory, this research informs the literature regarding the realities of 21st-century classroom experiences and demonstrates the importance of having experienced educators provide training to the next generation of teachers. In practice, this research provides an example of how university teacher education can better prepare pre-service teachers to be successful in their future classrooms.

Recent Advances in Augmentative and Alternative Communication

2015 ◽  
pp. 128-140
Author(s):  
Toby B. Mehl-Schneider
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Augmentative And Alternative Communication ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Alternative Communication ◽  
Complex Communication Needs ◽  
Novel Technologies ◽  
Recent Advances ◽  
Assessment And Treatment ◽  
Communication Needs

With the increased development of mobile technologies, such as smartphones and tablets (i.e. iPhone, iPad), the field of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) has changed rapidly over the last few years. Recent advances in technology have introduced applications (apps) for AAC purposes. These novel technologies could provide numerous benefits to individuals with complex communication needs. Nevertheless, introducing mobile technology apps is not without risk. Since these apps can be purchased and retrieved with relative ease, AAC assessments and collaborative evaluations have been circumvented in favor of the “quick fix”-simply ordering a random app for a potential user, without fully assessing the individual's needs and abilities. There is a paucity of research pertaining to mobile technology use in AAC. Therapists, parents and developers of AAC applications must work collaboratively to expand the research pertaining to the assessment and treatment of children who utilize AAC mobile technologies for communication purposes.

scholarly journals Interdisciplinary systematic review: does alignment between system and design shape adoption and use of barcode medication administration technology?

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. e044419
Author(s):  
Rachel Williams ◽  
Reham Aldakhil ◽  
Ann Blandford ◽  
Yogini Jani
Keyword(s):  
Human Computer Interaction ◽  
Human Factors ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Medication Administration ◽  
Appropriate Technology ◽  
Synthesis Methods ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
Research Perspectives ◽  
Mediating Factors ◽  
Computer Interaction

BackgroundIn order to reduce safety risks associated with medication administrations, technologies such as barcode medication administration (BCMA) are increasingly used. Examining how human factors influence adoption and usability of this technology can potentially highlight areas for improvement in design and implementation.ObjectiveTo describe how human factors related determinants for BCMA have been researched and reported by healthcare and human–computer interaction disciplines.Data sourcesThe Cumulative Index of Nursing, and Allied Health Literature, PubMed, OVID MEDLINE and Google Scholar.Study eligibility criteriaPrimary research published from April 2000 to April 2020, search terms developed to identity different disciplinary research perspectives that examined BCMA use, used a human factors lens and were published in English.Synthesis methodsComputerised systematic searches were conducted in four databases. Eligible papers were systematically analysed for themes. Themes were discussed with a second reviewer and supervisors to ensure they were representative of content.ResultsOf 3707 papers screened, 11 were included. Studies did not fit neatly into a clinical or human-computer interaction perspective but instead uncovered a range of overlapping narratives, demonstrating consensus on the key themes despite differing research approaches. Prevalent themes were misaligned design and workflow, adaptation and workarounds, mediating factors, safety, users’ perceptions and design and usability. Inadequate design frequently led to workarounds, which jeopardised safety. Reported mediating factors included clarity of user needs, pre/post implementation evaluations, analysis of existing workarounds and appropriate technology, infrastructure and staffing.LimitationsMost studies were relatively small and qualitative, making it difficult to generalise findings.ConclusionEvaluating interdisciplinary perspectives including human factors approaches identified similar and complementary enablers and barriers to successful technology use. Often, mediating factors were developed to compensate for unsuitable design; a collaborative approach between system designer and end users is necessary for BCMA to achieve its true safety potential.

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