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In the immortal words of Ms. Frizzle of The Magic School Bus fame -"take chances, make mistakes, get dirty." This sentiment is the inspiration for the experiential design course described in this paper. This course for first semester freshmen focuses on the design process. While we all benefit from the products produced by designers, few of us understand the design process. We are like patrons of a fine restaurant enjoying the cuisine without the slightest knowledge of the kitchen. By exposing this process and involving students in it, this course not only empowers students with an understanding of design and technology, but also captivates them with the thrill of creating and exhibiting their own designs. In this course, students apply the principles of User-Centered Design (UCD) to web page design and to the design of an electro-mechanical device. The students not only learn the principles of project management and UCD, but also master the technology inherent in each design application. Among the learning outcomes achieved through these projects are: computer literacy, writing-across-the curriculum, and the development of problem-solving skills such as quantitative reasoning and

Author

Rebecca Bruce; Susan Reiser

Publisher

ACM

Published

2005

Language

EN