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Dr. Joel KlineLebanon Valley College

Supporting Emerging Technology Trends in an Academic Curriculum

Educational Challenges

• Technology is a moving target• Balance between hard and soft skills• Depth versus breadth• Dualism of Theory and Application• Industry-specific skill sets• Tools – student and faculty

Outcomes and Results• Critical Thinking, Analysis, & Problem Solving• UX Design and Testing• Oral and Written Communication• Collaboration and Team Skills• Cultural Understanding and Acceptance• Industry standards (e.g. responsive design)• Technical Skills

Our Philosophy• Movement from consumption to production• Integration of UCD into all aspects of learning• Technology changes much faster than humans• Interdisciplinary approach to attain academic

and industry objectives – a “T”• Combination of academic areas plus

integrated content within classes

Academic Areas

• Design *• Business *• Programming *• Communications *• UX• Video

Academic Integration

• Students take core classes across academic areas

• Students select a concentration for depth• Internships are required• Special topics classes (mobile publishing) and

project oriented courses (Capstone) reinforce industry expectations

Skills Integration

• Project management• Writing and speaking• Collaboration through group projects• Information design and architecture• Analysis through case study• Problem solving through framing

Specific Mobile Projects

• Point of Sale Surveillance (POSSE) Project pictures• Mobile Publishing Class• SARCC SexViPre• Mobile Business Plans

Questions & Discussion

Dr. Joel Klinejkline@lvc.edu