Prospects of Digital Technologies for Teaching and Learning of the Built Environment Profession

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10.2991/978-2-38476-134-0_3How to use a DOI?

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Construction Industry; Digital Technologies; Quality Education; Pedagogy; South Africa; Teaching and Learning

Abstract

The built environment (BE) profession, encompassing disciplines such as architecture, urban planning, civil engineering, and construction management, plays a pivotal role in shaping the physical spaces we inhabit and enhancing the socio-economic status of the people. As the BE continues to grow in complexity and faces the challenges of increased urbanisation and the need to embrace sustainability concepts, it becomes imperative to equip future professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to navigate this dynamic sector. In this context, the integration of digital technologies (DTs) into the teaching and learning (T&L) process has emerged as a transformative approach with immense potential. Therefore, this study aims to explore the prospects and significance of DTs for T&L within the BE profession. This study aims to shed light on the transformative role that DTs can play in the education of future professionals. An extant review of the literature was conducted on DTs with the capacity to enhance the pedagogical processes and experiences of BE students. The findings revealed that DTs offer numerous advantages, such as the promotion of collaborative learning and communication, enhancement of visualisation and simulation capabilities, promotion of immersive experiences facilitated by virtual and augmented reality, and access to a wide range of resources. In conclusion, the integration of DTs into the T&L of the built environment profession holds immense promise. By enhancing visualisation, promoting collaboration, providing access to resources, facilitating personalised learning experiences, and bridging the gap between theory and practice, DTs have the potential to equip BE students with the necessary skills to thrive in this rapidly evolving world.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Olusegun Oguntona
AU  - Siyabulela Dywili
AU  - Clinton Aigbavboa
PY  - 2023
DA  - 2023/11/06
TI  - Prospects of Digital Technologies for Teaching and Learning of the Built Environment Profession
BT  - Proceedings of the 10th Focus Conference (TFC 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 25
EP  - 38
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-134-0_3
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-134-0_3
ID  - Oguntona2023
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