Adapting Design Instruction to Online Teaching and Learning Methods
Author(s): Vikram Mathur
Abstract: In today’s VUCA (Volatility- Uncertainty- Complexity- Ambiguity) world, traditional methodologies of instruction for subjects such as Design (a subject studied and learnt through a five-sensing process) is fast getting redundant. The changing scenario calls for a flexible and adaptable skill-set for teaching this sensitive discipline. This article aims to identify ways to develop motivation, relevance and effectivity in the learning experience and also suggest a structure for instructional strategy in the online modality. By Identifying and including online features that students find interesting/attractive and eliminating all cumbersome workload, develop smartly packaged tutorials that encourage self-study and
exploration. Design being the future of everything, needs to be taught to attract maximum
talent.
Practical Implications: Appropriate training and techniques for the online modality be developed and imparted to Instructors (for content delivery, mentoring, etc.) and learners (for receiving, interpreting, application, etc.) to ensure the practice of the desirable behaviourism in the online teaching-learning process. Learning outcomes will be achieved if the teacher and the learner find their comfort in this online learning environment.
Keywords: Design-sensitizing; Design thinking; Instructional Design; Online-instruction.
Cite as – Mathur V. (2022). Adapting Design Instruction to online Teaching and Learning Methods. International Journal of Design and Allied Sciences, 1 (1), 8-11.
PDF Download I DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7634571
