Inquiry-Based Learning in Integrated Product Design Classroom

ID 3510/6107 Integrated Product Design introduces students to interactive product design including the basics of sensor technologies, electronics and programming required to produce working product concept prototypes. Students learn skills for prototyping interactive products and apply those in various hands-on projects. During the pandemic, the class is offered based on 20% in-person sessions and 80% remote sessions.

Goals and Questions: Prepare future designers to have understanding of and fluency in interactive and integrated product design and technologies.

Q1: What kinds of student-centered activities can promote their engagement in creative design project-based learning?

Q2: How can we nurture a culture that fosters students’ participation in sharing constructive feedback to peers?

Q3: To what extent can active learning improve students’ performance in terms of the knowledge building aspects of the class?