The Trojan horse as a Trojan horse
Thesis (S.M.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, School of Architecture and Planning, Program in Media Arts and Sciences, 2002.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
2011
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| author | Blikstein, Paulo |
| author2 | David Cavallo. |
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| spelling | mit-1721.1/611302024-03-26T02:25:54Z The Trojan horse as a Trojan horse Blikstein, Paulo David Cavallo. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Architecture. Program In Media Arts and Sciences. Program in Media Arts and Sciences (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) Architecture. Program In Media Arts and Sciences. Thesis (S.M.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, School of Architecture and Planning, Program in Media Arts and Sciences, 2002. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 136-140). This thesis proposes a framework to model intervention in education systems using technology: the Learning Atmosphere. The motivation is to show that innovative learning with expressive technologies can happen even in economically disadvantaged regions, such as public education systems in Brazil, where our case studies took place. The contribution of the thesis is to explore ways in which mutual enrichment can be achieved through collective displacements of habits and mindsets taken for granted. The case studies demonstrate the importance and possibility of a powerful learning experience that builds up from the local culture and expertise, elements often disregarded in schools. Technology plays a central role, enabling diverse and innovative ways of working, expressing and building. In addition, it makes possible epistemological diversity, empowering of students and fulfillment to teachers, reinforcing the community's own livelihood. The core elements within the Learning Atmosphere are: -- Enhance the concept of generative themes using technology. -- Mix and match expressive media, especially low-cost technologies. -- Invest on relationship building and challenge established power relations. The legend of the Trojan Horse has the important role of warning us against the easy way into schools, the trivialization of ideas and the superficial experiences that do not change the praxis and mindsets in schools. Paulo Blikstein. S.M. 2011-02-23T14:17:39Z 2011-02-23T14:17:39Z 2002 2002 Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/61130 51909275 eng M.I.T. theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. See provided URL for inquiries about permission. http://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/7582 141 leaves application/pdf Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| spellingShingle | Architecture. Program In Media Arts and Sciences. Blikstein, Paulo The Trojan horse as a Trojan horse |
| title | The Trojan horse as a Trojan horse |
| title_full | The Trojan horse as a Trojan horse |
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| title_short | The Trojan horse as a Trojan horse |
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