Design Principles for Making and Tinkering

• In Event: D&D - Gamification

Short Description

This concept proposal reviews existing literature to draw out design principles for making and tinkering (M&T). Previous studies broadly suggest the following principles: 1) redefine learning, 2) design activity to a bigger scale, 3) provide multiple social support, 4) provide materials in accessible ways, 5) attend to the aesthetics, 6) promote open-mindedness, diversity, and interest.

Authors

• Soo Hyeon Kim, Penn State University

• Heather Toomey Zimmerman, Penn State University