It's a good initiative that NUST has started. In my opinion this type of programs are very much needed now and in future since there are various types of opportunities emerging mixed with Cognitive Sciences, CS and EE.
For this type of Design Program I would suggest that don't just limit it to Product Design since there are various areas needs to discover as well like designing for services, systems etc. I would suggest try to do a Market Survey and explore the job opportunities within these areas locally, I am sure there are lots of opportunities available abroad.
In this program don't just focus on Project base learning, I would suggest try to introduce problem base learning as well. Since Design is the major component of the program then project base learning is not the only way to approach it. Each course should have both component of project and problem base. All courses offered in the program should address the issues of Cognitive Sciences, CS & EE.
Regards,
Rehan Azhar
From: Dr. Arshad Ali <arshad.ali@seecs.edu.pk>
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Subject: [pakgrid] Masters in Innovative Technologies in Education (MsITE)
Dear All,
NUST is launching a new program "Masters in Innovative Technologies in Education (MsITE)" whic will be a two year long (30 credit hours) semester based program starting this fall at the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science within NUST . A background is technology and/or education is recommended but not required. Most courses require lab work and group projects and you will be spending your final semester working on your Master's Thesis. The details are available at the following link http://ite.seecs.nust.edu.pk/root/
This newly started graduate program will provide a design space for mixing and matching of diverse disciplines and research areas thus creating disruptive technologies at the innovative edge of psychology, information technology, graphic design, story telling and drama. It will provide a practical forum to look beyond the obvious, to ask questions not yet asked and to provide innovative solutions that could dramatically improve the way people learn - not only for those who go to a school but also those who can not attend a conventional school.
Educational innovation, driven by a need for continuing education in the labor force, is transforming the global industrial landscape. Moreover, this need has also put a lot of stress on producing dynamic and diverse educational entrepreneurs as well as researchers who can steer the next revolution in education. We are the first program in Pakistan that will address the deficiency of such individuals and aim to create graduates with the ability to "Learn, Think, Apply, Innovate and Educate".
Educational innovation, driven by a need for continuing education in the labor force, is transforming the global industrial landscape. Moreover, this need has also put a lot of stress on producing dynamic and diverse educational entrepreneurs as well as researchers who can steer the next revolution in education. We are the first program in Pakistan that will address the deficiency of such individuals and aim to create graduates with the ability to "Learn, Think, Apply, Innovate and Educate".
Educational Objectives:
- To develop entrepreneurial innovations in educational practice
- To evaluate technology's impact on learning and developmetnt
- To excel in designing interactive media content and learning applications
Target Industry:
Graduates of this program shall be sought after in the following capactities
- Interactive text book design
- Schools
- Games and Interactive media
- Online education companies
- Instructional designer, online training
- Animation development, children's and adults educational television network
- Educational start-ups
- War games design and development
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Dr Arshad Ali, Prof & Principal
NUST School of EE&CS
Islamabad, Pakistan
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