Development and Application of a Design Thinking Program that Utilizes Technology as an Educational Model for Creativity and Convergence Competence －Focusing on the Case of A University

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to design a technology-based extra-curricular program in order to improve creativity and convergence of university students. To this end, we first analyzed a literature review concerning an extra-curricular program that dealt with creativity and convergence competence. Through these analyses, we selected the DMM model, design thinking as instructional models, and the jigsaw and process-folio were selected as instructional strategies. Second, based on previous studies, we developed first draft both of an edcation model and an extra-curricular program. Moreover, a group of three experts was formed to examine the validity of the educational model and the draft of the program. Third, the final blueprint of the program was derived by reflecting upon the results of the expert’s review. Fourth, the program designed in this study was operated for 32 students of A University located in Seoul, and the changes in creativity, convergence, and entrepreneurship competence of the participating students were measured to analyze the effectiveness. The program used in this study, can be expressed as one that moves from individual creativity to team creativity. Furthermore, it consists of three stages. The first stage is the ‘Learning by Experiencing’ program that allows the students to express creativity while utilizing technology. The second stage is the ‘Learning by Doing’ program, wherein students learn the mindset and methodology of design thinking. The third stage is the ‘Learning by Making’ program, which allows students to express team creativity with their peers from various other majors, with the aim of creating convergent values. As a result of measuring the pre-post changes of the students' creativity, convergence, and entrepreneurship competence by applying the third stage of the program, We confirmed that all of students experienced a statically significant increase in their creative, convergent and entrepreneurship competency.

Development of Blockchain Learning Game-Themed Education Program Targeting Elementary Students Based on ASSURE Model

“…However, such coins need to be developed from the ground up in consideration of the economic efficiency of physical coin material. Chivu et al [37] suggested that a reward system has a critical role in enabling learners to be actively involved in learning blockchain technologies. In terms of the potential for blockchain to represent an innovative technological paradigm shift that helps security, simplification, and efficiency, it is necessary to instill understanding of the core of blockchain in education beyond infancy [37].…”

“…According to previous studies that have tried to develop teaching materials for integrated education for elementary school students, dynamic materials that lead to self-directed learning are helpful to effectively bring about learning outcomes [27,38]. Some studies have found that learning models focusing on motivation and creativity might increase the potential of learners during their understanding of cutting-edge technologies [37,39]. Though this paper can provide a basis for further research to develop or improve learning programs using new technological concepts underlying trends of industries, there are still challenges concerning how the learning content, materials, or models can be contextualized depending on individual learning needs.…”