Pedagogy and Professional Development

Putting Theory to Practice: Teaching for Creativity via Zoom in Artist-Led Inclass Workshops

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Abstract

The active learning approach to instruction that engages students with course material in dynamic ways is the focus of this paper. Inviting guest speakers into the classroom is a popular pedagogical technique used for active learning that has many benefits. With the shift to remote learning during the 2020 pandemic, video conferencing software now is being considered a legitimate resource to connect students with guest speakers who previously were inaccessible. There is a limited amount of research on students’ experiences of using video conferencing platforms such as Zoom in the delivery of in-class workshops. The purpose of this study was to understand fashion design students’ experiences of an in-class workshop delivered via Zoom. Data from 13 fashion students who were enrolled in a college-level introductory fashion illustration and technical design course at a large public U.S. university were analyzed. Findings suggested that a creative learning environment, a loosely defined creative support system, and high task motivation enhanced creativity in a remote learning session. Findings also indicated that play or specifically role-playing can be utilized in teaching for creativity approaches.

Keywords: Active learning, Video conferencing, Collage, Zoom, Guest speakers, fashion design pedagogy, undergraduate students

How to Cite:

Uriyo, A., Abatan, A. & SARKAR, J., (2022) “Putting Theory to Practice: Teaching for Creativity via Zoom in Artist-Led Inclass Workshops”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 79(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.16020