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Effects of design thinking STEAM instruction on AI learning and creativity

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study investigated the effects of design thinking STEAM (DT-STEAM) education on artificial intelligence (AI) learning and creativity. A total of 59 university students enrolled in two courses as part of a teacher education program at a public university were recruited. A nonequivalent group pretest and posttest design was used to perform a teaching experiment. The main conclusions of the study were as follows: DT-STEAM instruction improved the breadth and depth of understanding of the AI concept, particularly in terms of relational connections, hierarchies, and cross-connections; DT-STEAM instruction had a positive effect on attitude toward AI, particularly the AI process; and DT-STEAM had a positive effect on AI design creativity in terms of elaboration, usability, values and, in particular, novelty.

Source: International Journal of Technology and Design Education

DOI: 10.1007/s10798-025-09977-y

Authors: Ming-Yu Lin, Yu-Shan Chang

Institution: National Taiwan Normal University

Language: English

Topic: Design Education and Practice

Subfield: Mechanical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,390