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An Active Learning Exercise for Product Design from an Operations Perspective
Author(s) -
Hill Stephen,
Baker Elizabeth
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
decision sciences journal of innovative education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.52
H-Index - 19
eISSN - 1540-4609
pISSN - 1540-4595
DOI - 10.1111/dsji.12101
Subject(s) - perspective (graphical) , flexibility (engineering) , computer science , product (mathematics) , presentation (obstetrics) , product design , new product development , work (physics) , active learning (machine learning) , product design specification , knowledge management , human–computer interaction , engineering management , process management , engineering , marketing , artificial intelligence , management , business , medicine , mechanical engineering , geometry , mathematics , economics , radiology
Product design is a topic that is regularly covered in introductory operations management courses. However, a pedagogical challenge exists related to the presentation of introductory‐level product design in a way that promotes active learning. The hands‐on exercise presented in this article provides instructors with an activity that gives students an open‐ended opportunity to quickly develop a realistic product from conception to prototype. A unique material is used that allows students the flexibility to freely form a product prototype. A description of the exercise and an assessment of its efficacy in promoting student understanding of product design from an operations perspective are presented. Opportunities for future work are also identified.