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Al-Qwasimi 225 has also conducted a study that aimed at limiting the use
of pen and paper in the design studio and replacing it with computers
and CAD systems. This study took place in Al Petra University in
Jordan. All the studies encouraged further research in this area as this
area requires development in the Arab world. The studies also
recommended curriculum modification as a main part for success when
integrating new technology in design education.
This work will investigate the best international practice of the use of
technology in design education and attempt to formulate a framework for
the UAE that could also benefit other Arabic countries taking into
consideration the pedagogical issues.
3.11 Conclusion
This chapter presented the needs analysis developing a framework that
integrates technology to promote complex skills in the UAE. The
chapter briefly introduced the impact of technology on architecture. The
chapter further outlined the development of architecture education in the
Arab World in general, and the UAE specifically, with a great emphasis
on the impact of technology in architecture education. The need for
architecture education development was examined according to the
literature, and the importance of integrating technology to improve
design education practice was concluded. The chapter also outlined the
importance of complex skills (collaboration and creativity) for design
education.
225 Al-Qawasmi, J. (2006).’Transformations in design education: the paperless studio and the virtual
design studio’. Open House International. 31 .(3) p95-103.
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