Pro/DESKTOP in Schools: A pilot research study

Prof Richard Kimbell Goldsmiths, University of London
Tony Lawler Goldsmiths University of London
Kay Stables Goldsmiths University of London
Tom Balchin Goldsmiths University of London

Abstract

Following the launch and widespread dissemination of the CAD/CAM in Schools Initiative and ProlDESKTOP (hereafter PDT) software, DATA recognised that the changes that are being brought about in children's designing are sufficiently profound to deserve careful research. This project is a small-scale exploration of the impact of this CAD initiative on children's designing and on the standards of work that can be achieved. Its aim is not to produce answers to these difficult questions. Rather its purpose is to clarify the questions that might need to be asked in a full scale evaluation. Because of the timing of this project and the looming examination demands in Years II, 12 and 13, we were asked to focus on Years 9 and 10. This paper represents a brief synopsis of some of the major issues that emerged through the study.

Author Biographies

Prof Richard Kimbell, Goldsmiths, University of London

Professor of Technology Education

Tony Lawler, Goldsmiths University of London

Technology Education Research Unit

Kay Stables, Goldsmiths University of London

Technology Education Research Unit

Tom Balchin, Goldsmiths University of London

Technology Education Research Unit

How to Cite

KIMBELL, Prof Richard et al. Pro/DESKTOP in Schools: A pilot research study. Journal of Design & Technology Education, [S.l.], v. 7, n. 1, july 2009. ISSN 1360-1431. Available at: <https://ojs.lboro.ac.uk/JDTE/article/view/447>. Date accessed: 08 june 2023.

Citation Formats

Issue

Vol 7 No 1 (2002)

Section

Research