E:DUCO

COURSE

Analog and Digital Learning

RISD and LEGO Collaboration Researching Studio, 2015

PROFESSOR

Cas Holman

SCOPE

Digital / Analog / Education / Modular / Coding /

E:DUCO RESOURCES

INFO

Wouldn't it be great if we could build and develop a story with the help of digital tools? Our imagination relies on our current knowledge and personal experiences. With the help from the digital, our imagination has the tools to grow. E:duco is the result of a semester long research course at RISD where we tried to combine the digital and analog realms with LEGO Education. “In 1970 the top three skills required by the Fortune 500 were the three Rs: reading, writing, and arithmetic. In 1999 the top three skills in demand were teamwork, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills." With e:duco, we are one step closer to achieving a more holistic approach to inspire children to learn while having fun, practice teamwork, and to problem-solve.

In the very beginning, I worked in a team where we wanted to focus on how to make learning fun and risk free for young children. Our first prototype was a series of circular mats that would project assignments and quizzes like the one shown on the video above. Children would be able to work together and complete each task using analog and digital tools.

After our group split, I decided to do further research on group activities as well as further develop the idea behind the mat.

Educo then evolved into a flexible interactive display mat that makes it possible for students to learn and understand the lesson through hands on and digital making.

This allows for bigger concepts to be broken down into smaller events or “BITS”, much like LEGO StoryStarter, making it easier for students to understand.