Day Three
Constructivism and Constructionism
Constructivism and Constructionism
Lots to consider when selecting a space and the fidelity of your tools, materials, and resources! Your choices must be backed by purpose and theory. Consider constructivism and constructionism to guide you.
FOR CLASS THREE READ:
Blikstein's Forward in Meaningful Making 2
Flores's Designing Learning Spaces for Constructionism and Learner Autonomy in Meaningful Making 2
What are some similarities between the design challenges on Day One and the prototyping activities on Day Two?
What are some differences between the design challenges on Day One and the prototyping activities on Day Two?
When might you use one over the other?
Identify space options, availability, and limitations
Determine low-, medium-, and/or high-fidelity options
SPACE AND LOCATION
School-Based - room or library
Mobile-Based - mobile cart or bus
Community-Based - open to anyone
FIDELITY
Low-fidelity prototypes are generally limited function, limited interaction prototyping efforts. They are constructed to depict concepts, design alternatives, and screen layouts… These prototypes are created to communicate, educate, and inform. (Jim Rudd, 1996)
Lo-fi Advantages
easy to use and cost effective
can be implemented and altered
helps focus on the design and not the finished product
Lo-fi Disadvantages
not a lot of detail
leaves room for audience interpretation
building it doesn't mean you can make it
High-fidelity prototypes closely resemble finished products, demonstrate what users need and want following testing, and give people clear ideas of what the designer's intentions were.
Hi-fi Advantages
provides greater detail
better able to assess project
serves as an effective and efficient design guidance
Hi-fi Disadvantages
time consuming and costly
often requires extensive training
may be dangerous, require supervision, or
Perhaps you'll use this time to begin your "Prototype a Thing" activity! Consider the fidelity of what you'd like to do. What would you need to get YOUR idea started to solve YOUR identified problem?