TY - CHAP

T1 - E-Learning in Architecture

T2 - E-Learning-Organizational Infrastructure and Tools for Specific Areas

A1 - Juvancic,Matevz

A1 - Mullins,Michael

A1 - Zupancic,Tadeja

AU - Juvancic,Matevz

AU - Mullins,Michael

AU - Zupancic,Tadeja

PB - INTECH

CY - Croatia

PY - 2012/2

Y1 - 2012/2

N2 - E-learning in architectural and spatially related fields can be examined from two different<br/>perspectives, each having quite specific and complex implications. By discussing e-learning<br/>in architecture we inspect the scope of e-learning tools and practices within the architectural<br/>domain, the visual nature of education and professional training of architects, and the state<br/>of the art of e-learning implementations, together with their practicality and limitations.<br/>While these are the first areas that come to mind when considering e-learning in relation to<br/>architecture, there is another also very relevant and sometimes overlooked aspect: that of<br/>e-learning about architecture. In the latter, we introduce not only the professional but also<br/>the broader, non-expert public into the process of acting within, and shaping of, their spatial<br/>environments. This aspect raises burning questions regarding the communication abilities of<br/>the actors involved, holding their attention, ingraining sustainable principles and getting the<br/>messages across the invisible, but perennial expert / non-expert divide. E-learning in and<br/>about architecture not only offers opportunities for both sides to learn but also to get to know<br/>each other better.<br/>The chapter first introduces and highlights the common aspects of e-learning within the<br/>architectural domain, followed by e-learning for experts, through what we have named<br/>e-learning in architecture, describing specifics and presenting an example of one of the<br/>e-learning initiatives. It is followed by a subchapter describing aspects of e-learning about<br/>architecture and sustainable principles of space interventions for broader audience of nonexperts<br/>involved in the lifelong learning processes (LLP). Similarly, the subchapter concludes<br/>with an example of an e-learning tool in action and the reflections on the research presented.<br/>The chapter concludes with discussions of ‘lessons learned’ and ranking of new opportunities<br/>in professional and lifelong e-learning prospects in architecture and its related fields.

AB - E-learning in architectural and spatially related fields can be examined from two different<br/>perspectives, each having quite specific and complex implications. By discussing e-learning<br/>in architecture we inspect the scope of e-learning tools and practices within the architectural<br/>domain, the visual nature of education and professional training of architects, and the state<br/>of the art of e-learning implementations, together with their practicality and limitations.<br/>While these are the first areas that come to mind when considering e-learning in relation to<br/>architecture, there is another also very relevant and sometimes overlooked aspect: that of<br/>e-learning about architecture. In the latter, we introduce not only the professional but also<br/>the broader, non-expert public into the process of acting within, and shaping of, their spatial<br/>environments. This aspect raises burning questions regarding the communication abilities of<br/>the actors involved, holding their attention, ingraining sustainable principles and getting the<br/>messages across the invisible, but perennial expert / non-expert divide. E-learning in and<br/>about architecture not only offers opportunities for both sides to learn but also to get to know<br/>each other better.<br/>The chapter first introduces and highlights the common aspects of e-learning within the<br/>architectural domain, followed by e-learning for experts, through what we have named<br/>e-learning in architecture, describing specifics and presenting an example of one of the<br/>e-learning initiatives. It is followed by a subchapter describing aspects of e-learning about<br/>architecture and sustainable principles of space interventions for broader audience of nonexperts<br/>involved in the lifelong learning processes (LLP). Similarly, the subchapter concludes<br/>with an example of an e-learning tool in action and the reflections on the research presented.<br/>The chapter concludes with discussions of ‘lessons learned’ and ranking of new opportunities<br/>in professional and lifelong e-learning prospects in architecture and its related fields.

KW - e-learning

KW - Architectural education

UR - http://www.intechopen.com/articles/show/title/e-learning-in-architecture-professional-and-lifelong-learning-prospects

SN - ISBN 978-953-51-0053-9

BT - E-Learning-Organizational Infrastructure and Tools for Specific Areas

A2 - Kofuji,Sergio

ED - Kofuji,Sergio

SP - 159

EP - 182

ER -