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International Conference on Human Interaction and Emerging Technologies

IHIET 2020: Human Interaction, Emerging Technologies and Future Applications III pp 238–243Cite as

Building a Unique Method to Teach How to “Design” with and for ICS Materials in the Wearable Domain

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In this paper, we discuss the results of the ongoing research project “Datemats” funded by the European Commission - aimed at developing novel teaching methods for both design and engineering students in the field of Emerging Materials & Technologies (EM&Ts). Specifically, we will focus on Interactive, Connected, Smart (ICS) EM&Ts in the field of Wearable technologies. We framed a new innovative syllabus covering theoretical knowledge (materials and design) practical knowledge through a learning by doing approach (coding skills, manufacturing processes) and skills about how to design successful products by involving companies in the design curricula. The methodology for the preparation of the syllabus and identification of learning contents and methods is described. The structure and contents of the syllabus are presented, and finally, the future steps for the implementation of the syllabus are discussed.

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    DATEMATS is a project co-funded by the European Union under the ERASMUS + Knowledge Alliances programme with Agreement Number: 600777-EPP-1-2018-1-IT-EPPKA2-KA (www.datemats.eu).

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    A syllabus template to fill in was created consisting of different sections: (I) Rationale; (II) Course Aims and Outcomes; (III) Format; (IV) Course requirements; (V) Grading procedures; (VI) Tentative Course Schedule; (VII) References.

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Ferraro, V., Parisi, S. (2021). Building a Unique Method to Teach How to “Design” with and for ICS Materials in the Wearable Domain. In: Ahram, T., Taiar, R., Langlois, K., Choplin, A. (eds) Human Interaction, Emerging Technologies and Future Applications III. IHIET 2020. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol 1253. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-55307-4_36

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