Participatory Design for Learning : Perspectives from Practice and Research

Participatory Design is a field of research and design that actively engages stakeholders in the processes of design in order to better conceptualize and create tools, environments, and systems that serve those stakeholders. In Participatory Design for Learning: Perspectives from Practice and Research, contributors from across the fields of the learning sciences and design articulate an inclusive practice and begin the process of shaping guidelines for such collaborative involvement. Drawing from a wide range of examples and perspectives, this book explores how participatory design can contribute to the development, implementation, and sustainability of learning innovations. Written for scholars and students, Participatory Design for Learning: Perspectives from Practice and Research develops and draws attention to practices that are relevant to the facilitation of effective educational environments and learning technologies.

Betsy DiSalvo is Assistant Professor in the School of Interactive Computing at Georgia Institute of Technology, USA.

Jason Yip is Assistant Professor in the Information School at the University of Washington - Seattle, USA.

Elizabeth Bonsignore is Postdoctoral Researcher in the Human-Computer Interaction Lab and College of Information Studies at the University of Maryland, USA.

Carl DiSalvo is Associate Professor in the School of Literature, Media, and Communication at the Georgia Institute of Technology, USA.