Monthly Archives: January 2026

Case Study 2 ↝ Planning ↝ Jumpstart

I’m interested in a trend observed by myself and colleagues at the CCI where some digital skills that are assumed prerequisites for our courses are now unfamiliar to a large fraction of incoming students. Examples of these include: This trend … Continue reading

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Case Study 1 ↝ Diverse Learners ↝ PEMbroider

The Creative Computing Institute (CCI) offers courses ranging from year-long diplomas to 3-year degrees, with most incoming students having little or no prior experience with coding or electronics. Learning these complex skills in a limited timeframe requires self-directed practice, yet … Continue reading

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Workshop 1 ↝ Reflections

This first workshop contained a discussion of different teaching case studies, and short readings from UAL’s Spark journal. The Spark pieces in particular I really enjoyed — there was something really satisfying about reading research on one’s immediate environment. The … Continue reading

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