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The Incorporation of Indigenous Knowledge into Graphic Design Technology
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P. Blose; M.T. Gumbo – South African Journal of Education, 2024
With the single descriptive case study reported on here we aimed to explore incorporating indigenous knowledge (IK) into the teaching of graphic design (GD) as a part of Grade 9 Technology lessons. Incorporating IK into GD could make the topic more meaningful -- especially for indigenous learners. The "Curriculum and Assessment Policy…
Descriptors: Indigenous Knowledge, Graphic Arts, Design, Technology Uses in Education
Pre-Service Teachers' Visuospatial Cognition: 2D to 3D Transition
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Kok, Petrus Jacobus – African Journal of Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 2020
This research focused on first-year university students' visuospatial cognition in terms of producing three-dimensional (3D) representations of objects from two-dimensional (2D) views. The research was important since students often had difficulty with 2D to 3D transition activities. A synthesis from the literature established a 2D to 3D…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Preservice Teachers, Visual Perception, Spatial Ability
Enhancing Graphic Communication and Design Student Teachers' Spatial Visualisation Skills through 3D Solid Computer Modelling
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Kok, Petrus Jacobus; Bayaga, Anass – African Journal of Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 2019
Graphic Communication and Design (GCD) students often struggle to understand and convert multi-faceted objects from orthographic (2D) into isometric (3D). Research established a strong link between spatial visualisation and the field of Graphics Communication. Conventional teaching and learning practice using textbooks, physical models and pencil…
Descriptors: Spatial Ability, Graphic Arts, Visualization, College Students
Current Approaches to the Assessment of Graphic Design in a Higher Education Context
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Giloi, Susan; du Toit, Pieter – International Journal of Art & Design Education, 2013
This article provides an overview of the current trends in assessment practice within the field of graphic design. The demands placed on educators to apply sound assessment practice for Higher Education subjects is as intense in the field of graphic design as in any other. Forcing the assessment of creative visual work into existing assessment…
Descriptors: Graphic Arts, Design, Student Evaluation, Evaluation Methods
Engagement Levels in a Graphic Design Clicker Class: Students' Perceptions around Attention, Participation and Peer Learning
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Gachago, Daniela; Morris, Amanda; Simon, Edwine – Journal of Information Technology Education, 2011
Research into the uses of personal response systems or "clickers" shows that their use increases students' engagement levels in the classroom. In South Africa, clicker usage is still in its infancy, with little research published in the field. This study reports on 37 Graphic Design students' perceptions of the use of clickers and their…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Learner Engagement, Learning Theories, Group Discussion
Advances in Technology, Education and Development
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Kouwenhoven, Wim, Ed. – InTech, 2009
From 3rd to 5th March 2008 the International Association of Technology, Education and Development organised its International Technology, Education and Development Conference in Valencia, Spain. Over a hundred papers were presented by participants from a great variety of countries. Summarising, this book provides a kaleidoscopic view of work that…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Educational Technology, Professional Training