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For a brief overview of my work and study activities check the 'CV' section. User Interface designer and researcher in Learning environments research group in Media Lab, University of Art and Design Helsinki (04.2001 - 03.2003) / ongoing short term projects
Projects:
Demos: Almost two years ago I joined the Collaborative Learning Environments for Progressive Inquiry research group in Media Lab and got deeply involved in design for CSCL (Computer Supported Collaborative Learning). As my final work (.pdf version) in Master's program I did the User Interface design for the Fle3 web based learning environment that was built on progressive inquiry pedagogical model and ideas provided by pedagogical partner researchers. My most important goal was to help the users to understand the underlying pedagogy through the design of the system and support the teachers/tutors in directing student interactions towards more desirable learning goals. At the same time our research group participated in ITCOLE (Innovative Technologies for Collaborative Learning) European project that was initiated to draw theoretical research in CSCL, technology and school practices closer to each other. The project brought together different organizations and working practices, people with various backgrounds, interests and expectations to one multidisciplinary and multinational project in order to develop a Pan-European CSCL system. Trying to find a common ground and shared understanding among different partners in the project was a challenge and a very valuable experience. Since my most important goal was to make pedagogical ideas visible through the design of the system, naturally I got introduced and eventually quite familiar with current issues in the fields of educational sciences and cognitive psychology. At the same time during my studies in Media Lab UIAH, I was widening my perspective in philosophy of technology, cultural studies in digital media, collaborative and participatory design. I also enhanced my writing and abstract reasoning skills. During last few years I have been writing several articles, participating in two CSCL conferences and having a poster presentation in one of them.
Publications and presentations:
What I personally learned during my work in Media Lab is the ability to do individual self-motivated work, pursue self-risen goals and at the same time contribute to the research group's work. I noticed that general curiosity and willingness to learn new things is very beneficial for working in digital media. I learned to keep my eyes and ears open for different types of information from various sources and in that sense the distinction between my work and free time has become quite vague in my everyday life. During last couple of years in Media Lab I also gained strong belief in values and understood the importance of collaborative and constructivist learning. I believe that through education we should encourage people's active involvement in questioning and creation of participatory media rather than passive consumption of traditional media.
Freelance user interface and interaction designer. 2003.03 - ongoing
Freelancer graphic and web designer 11.1996 - 05.2000 Several years I worked as graphics and web designer for cultural projects in the Multimedia Center for the Humanities (Lithuania). This was the first time I encountered digital media, so I was very enthusiastic and naive sometimes. The projects took off and acquired their own lives, some websites have changed very much. Please, note that the Internet connection may be quite slow and some of these websites are quite old.
http://mpkelias.mch.mii.lt
Paritetine grupe 05.1997 - 09.1997 For some time I worked in the Paritetine grupe add agency as a graphic designer, mostly with printed media.
RBRA 09.1996 - 05.1997 A year of part time job in a business gifts company. |
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Giedre Kligyte. email: gkligyte@uiah.fi |
