IN-PERSON Prague Research & Teaching Conference

Abstract

Anyone involved in education can’t ignore how digital tools like social media and online platforms shape the way we learn. The title of this abstract, in fact, is not a provocation, but a phrase addressed to me by a student. A few words declaring the level of trust that younger generation has in modern tools, considering them more entertaining than the traditional teaching methods. These assumptions called to explore the interplay of pedagogy, communication, and design in digital environments, with an aim to modernize the forms of architectural education. After surveying the impact of non-academic tools on younger generation, an obvious picture emerged: 99% predominantly use the Internet as a source of information, 70% use online platforms almost exclusively, and only 44% use printed magazines and books. These data require the attention of scientific communities, that have to deal with the duality between traditional schools and external initiatives for knowledge transmission. Acknowledging the profound impact of the digital turn on both school and professional education, our research has an objective to uncover teaching models that effectively leverage these dynamics.
Furthermore, the acceptance would be an opportunity for us to present and compare with the scientific community, a prototype of an innovative teaching tool under development. Specifically, we are elaborating a multi-medial platform for interactive and collaborative learning process, aiming to foster the knowledge about architecture, design, and the arts through experimental digital approaches, able to engage different audiences. This tool aims to enhance teaching across and beyond university classrooms, with its modern didactic perspective. In conclusion, our interdisciplinary approach seeks to harness the potential of digital tools for modernizing the educational process, and for creating inclusive and effective teaching methods to face future challenges.