1. Ktisis Cyprus University of Technology

Creative Multi-modal Information Spaces for Problem-Based Learning

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Project title
Creative Multi-modal Information Spaces for Problem-Based Learning
Budget
25000€
Code
MMInfoS
Project Coordinator
Status
Closed Project
Start date
15-03-2013
Expected Completion
14-02-2014
 
Co-Investigator(s)
Project website

Description

Abstract
Problem based learning (PBL) pedagogy aims to provide context-rich academic situations where students can work together and demonstrate authentic application of knowledge. This project seeks to address a recurrent problem in higher education related to the implementation of PBL pedagogy — that students are often disengaged from active collaboration, fertile discussion, physical interaction around emerging group artifacts, and reflection. The success of PBL implementation depends on both the selection of learning activities and development of appropriate infrastructure, that is, learning spaces in which the activities can take place. Yet, the technologies often comprising the PBL learning space in the university classroom (e.g., projector, laptops, vertical smartboard) and the way they are being used by instructors and learners, seem to hinder the successful implementation of PBL. This research project joins forces between two European research institutions (CUT and JSI) to develop and deliver a framework comprising the construction of creative, multi-modal information spaces ideal for the implementation of PBL in the university classroom. The project has the potential to revolutionize the practice of PBL in higher education, helping instructors to successfully implement PBL pedagogy and allowing learners to be more engaged in the process of problem solving. Ultimately, the project will contribute to the existing body of knowledge in the fields of HCI, technology-enhanced learning, CSCL/CSCW and related fields. This project is funded by the Cyprus Research Promotion Foundation (DESMI 2009-2010) and the Slovenian Research Agency (ARRS), under the “Bilateral Cooperation” between Cyprus and Slovenia (ΔΙΑΚΡΑΤΙΚΕΣ/ΚΥ-ΣΛΟ/0411).
 
Keyword(s)
Problem based learning
Pedagogy
Higher education

Publications
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Issue DateTitleAuthor(s)
12015An Artifact Ecology in a Nutshell: A Distributed Cognition Perspective for Collaboration and CoordinationVasiliou, Christina ; Ioannou, Andri ; Zaphiris, Panayiotis 
22015Creative Multimodal Learning Environments and Blended Interaction for Problem-Based Activity in HCI EducationIoannou, Andri ; Vasiliou, Christina ; Zaphiris, Panayiotis ; Arh, Anja ; Klobučar, Tomaž ; Pipan, Matija 
32014Measuring Students’ Flow Experience in a Multimodal Learning Environment: A Case StudyZaphiris, Panayiotis ; Vasiliou, Christina ; Ioannou, Andri 
41-Dec-2016Problem-Based Learning in Multimodal Learning Environments Learners’ Technology Adoption ExperiencesIoannou, Andri ; Vasiliou, Christina ; Zaphiris, Panayiotis 
52013Technology Enhanced PBL in HCI Education: A Case StudyZaphiris, Panayiotis ; Ioannou, Andri ; Vasiliou, Christina 
62013Technology enhanced problem based learningZaphiris, Panayiotis ; Arh, Tanja ; Klobučar, Tomaž ; Ioannou, Andri ; Vasiliou, Christina 
7Dec-2014Understanding collaborative learning activities in an information ecology: A distributed cognition accountVasiliou, Christina ; Ioannou, Andri ; Zaphiris, Panayiotis