What is Design Science? as in teaching, management ? #oldsmooc_ conv #mtw3

I would like to know more about Design Science. The words are used more often but I'm not sure if they mean the same thing each time.

So far on this course we have looked at 

Design-Based Research

A Decade of Progress in Education Research?

but this is not described as Design Science. The only comment on science I can find
The practical nature of DBR obviously places it (like action
research) in the camp of applied research. However, following
Stokes (1997) and Stappers (2007), we reject the linear model
that places basic and applied research at polar opposites. Rather,
good science often leads to very practical outcomes while contributing
to theoretical and basic understandings.

So maybe the science is just assumed in the background
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I think that Design Science could be a link with management, possibly ways to cope with disruption in educational organisations. I know that John Burgoyne has looked at Design Science and studied Van Aken . I have put links to both in the Cloud on Cloudworks

Some of this discussion continues as part of #mtw3 , an online version of Management Theory at Work 3 and in the MoSO group at the CQI, a take on quality based on Deming. A couple of other quotes from the article-

Moreover, the choice of methods
and the focus on authentic and meaningful issues resonate with
the pragmatic philosophy and outlook associated with American
pragmatism, associated with, notably, Charles Sanders Peirce,
John Dewey, and William James and later Abraham Kaplan and
Richard Rorty.

This is also the case for much of Deming, especially the System of Profound Knowledge in The New Economics

It is interesting to speculate if the
methodology could and will be used by researchers to investigate
today’s disruptive innovations such as massive open online courses,
tuition-free universities (e.g., People’s University), open educational
resources, and other networked learning innovations.

This suggests that disruptive innovation could still be part of Design Science.

Apple to buy ITV ? Samsung catchup plan. Heard first on the Wild Show

Several times on the Wild Show / Phonic FM we have talked about Apple buying ITV. they have to do this to get the name. Then it will be called something else. Of course the Wild Show is mostly music so we don't go into detail.

But here is part of a story in the New York Times, found through Good Morning Silicon Valley

The next battle between Apple and Samsung is expected to be in TVs and wearable computers. Despite being labeled a fast follower, Samsung doesn’t appear to be waiting for Apple to make the first move in smarter TVs. Samsung is offering a box that people can buy to upgrade the speed and software of their Samsung TV, similar to the way they would get software upgrades for their phones.
This year, most of the televisions it is selling are Internet-connected and can run apps that help customers find what to watch. That’s something similar to what Apple watchers have been predicting for years from the Cupertino, Calif., company.
Mr. Dediu said that Samsung had made no serious investment in the “cloud,” where content is stored on remote servers and pulled from people’s devices over the Internet. The cloud could play a more crucial role as mobile products shift away from big screens toward wearable devices, like glasses and wrist devices, he said.
But then, the one thing Samsung may have trouble learning is how exactly Apple is going to swerve next.

Apple fans tend to look to the future. Just at the moment TV is more of a reality than a wearable computer. I do have a Samsung Smart TV and rather welcome the lack of a Samsung store trying to lock me in. There are links to many cloud services. There will have to be an iTV unless Apple leaves it too late. Some of us are not super mobile or concentrating on how small a screen can be, especially when eyesight is not improving..

Possible connections through #mtw3 - Design Science and YouTube

This is notes on some possible links through Design Science. This week will be a sort of planning time for the next two weeks of the Wild Show on Phonic FM. I am trying to persuade JD that we could become "Design Science DJs" . There is a YouTube clip on the rise of the science DJ so I don't see why there could not be a Design Science DJ. ( Main danger I see is that JD wants to apply Design Science to how to work as a DJ or rather thinks it won't contribute much as he relies on skill)

YouTube clips start with 

Science 2.0: The Design Science of Collaboration

This is about an hour and a half so you might skip to about 48 minutes in. What kind of science to use in this situation?

(Also sociology students might skip towards the end for answers to questions. The scope of computer science may expand if sociology is regarded as not contributing on some issues)

John Burgoyne has written about Design Science in journals. On YouTube his talk has suggested that a more scientific approach to leadership has a future but there is not much detail about this.

Design Science is also studied in teaching design. Last year Diana Laurillard's book was published - 
Teaching as a Design Science

The Preface ( available to view through the Routledge site ) points out that a time traveller from the 19th century would be astonished that there has been so little change in schools compared with hospitals and other organisations. It may be that Design Science for organisations could suggest some links on this.

The Management Theory at Work Three online versions #mtw3 relates to the Work Foundation where there may well be a Face to Face event at some time. One of the topics for innovation is academic publishing. On the Wild Show we have played some clips from podcasts.  What seems to be happening with online media is that content becomes fragmented as samples or versions are available for free or as promotion. Companies such as Adobe are introducing services for analytics that support this sort of publishing. Design relates to user experience and this could link back to the collaboration ideas in the video above.

Usually I am a contributor to the Wild Show but Chris Norton will be on holiday the 21st and 28th Feb. It is a music show so most of the two hours will be music. (JD also presents the 80s show on Totnes FM, I hope to move him back to the 70s on the 21st and into the 90s on the 28th)  We welcome links and mp3 clips that might fit in ( 10 minutes max before music )

Also there will be a meeting on Design Science and Sustainability at the CQI in London on March 15th. More on this later.

Playlist offers Leuphana MOOC talks in order, Daniel Lang on ecology

I am finding the Leuphana MOOC very difficult to navigate. The software is not as easy to use as social media such as Google docs etc. Also I think there is a bit more show than organisation. we will get to buildings later I guess. I am imagining a version of the Shard where there is no information as to what is on which floor and you can only enter a different lift each time you visit.

But I am finding content once you get out of the software. There is a random grid of video. Specific links depend which week we are in, a lot of stuff is hidden. But going direct to YouTube finds a Playlist

I am going to follow this sequence and then come back to another one.

I'm not convinced that any of the examples are actually an ideal city. More on this later.

Switchcam Test - Isca Wheelchair Dancers in Exeter Cathedral ( no sound )

I am on the beta for Switchcam, a new project to let the audience do the final edit and invite multiple cameras to an event.

I found out about this from   who is with me on the OLDS MOOC course. I am still interested in how people can learn more about the Remix option on YouTube. But Switchcam is another option and seems more social. The audience decides on the mix.

I have tried out one example, the Isca Wheelchair Dancers in Exeter Cathedral. There is no sound though so I don't suppose the sync is that accurate. You can get the idea of how it works.

Previously there are several versions already on YouTube

The soundtrack has been edited to add the original music track, performed by Aled Jones. Obviously this is copyright material and as I don't think Switchcam has arrangements yet with record companies I have uploaded the silent versions. The advertising income on YouTube is going through the relevant record company so will reach Aled Jones eventually.

By chance Aled Jones is set to appear at Exeter Cathedral on May 10th this year. I don't know if the Isca Wheelchair Dancers would be available. This song may not be in the schedule. But IK hope there could be some chance to mix a new combination. I don't know how easy it is to confuse the Switchcam software about dates.

By the way, found this while checking out links. Seems to have got stuck during a very short bit of local TV. There is space for YouTube as well.

Note for techies

In the organ balcony on tripod - Toshiba Camileo

Handheld - Kodak Zi8

The next gig is the Phonic FM Party, celebrating five years and a renewed licence. Next Friday at the Phoenix. Bring a camera. Chances of a sound feed from the desk looking fairly good.

IPEX 2014 will be more like Cross Media Live

There are changes in the scope for IPEX 2014 following decisions by Xerox and Komori not to attend.

The conclusion to shape Ipex into a thought leadership event for the print-centric multi-channel marketing communications industry was made following a review of the results of an independent global market study during Q4 2012. 

These words need a bit of study. The "multi-channel marketing communications industry" is any form of communication. "print-centric" means that print is still at the centre of this. This last bit may be the centre of ongoing discussion.

So Cross Media Live   http://www.crossmedialive.com/   23/24 October will be even more interesting than the first one. I don't think the implications of print as part of communication are all thought through. The situation is still clarifying. So exact dates may not matter too much. There is a couple of years that has already started and includes IPEX 2014.

(Place is also variable. Islington and ExCel are not too far apart. I am based in Exeter where web connectivity is not too bad. Much can be observed)

Background on Creative Commons and Copyright

This post relates to another with details on how to make sure a YouTube video is Creative Commons so the Remix button is shown.

http://animexeter.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/prototype-of-step-by-step-instruction.html

The links are found through the OLDS MOOC. Ida Brandão has posted mostly about learning design but at the moment I am only concerned with the content. She has several links to YouTube clips with views on copyright and Creative Commons.

Leuphana Digital , notes so far on web extensions for cities @LeuphanaDigital

This is the second project for the MOOC on cities from Leuphana Digital.

I am finding it very difficult to follow. they want to organise teams but there is no project other than essays. They seem to reorganise the teams as you find a basis for conversation. The software is a bit limited, I find the messages hard to follow. Loading photos was hard so Flickr was suggested. Then how to get this into an essay. I think we sent in a PDF ( from Word) but not sure.

My intro

I am interested in how online can blend with real places. I think too much is spent on symbolic buildings at this time. More on bandwidth and scanning could distribute things quite a bit. I live in Exeter UK and contribute to a weekly radio show from a basement near the high street. I know some avatars on Twinity so like virtual worlds as an alternative to travel.

But the current project is about ideal cities as built.

Meanwhile there is a podcast of an interview with Renzo Piano, who designed the Shard in London.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/ht

The idea remains strong that what the city needs is another spectacular building.

Waterstones and the gift voucher, could someone else back this up?

The Bookseller reports continuing losses for Waterstones. Things may be improving but there is no sign of covering costs or intention to compete much online. 

Sorry to say this but given the experience with HMV I do question whether gift vouchers are a sound idea. Deloitte may turn up again and they have their own ideas.

Could Exeter City Council organise a book token? Or some local government organisation? There is an advantage to a real high street with shops for CDs and books. But it needs some reassurance.

After BETT 2013 will UK universities have a good look at MOOC etc ?

I am still thinking about BETT and going through my bits of paper, links to follow up and soforth.

It is a puzzle why there is so little reporting on Vince Cable. There was nothing on BETT in the Guardian Education yesterday. The Education part of UK government was not there so there were no press releases I guess. The BIS website is now part of .GOV and I can't see any text of Vince Cable's speech.

It is the computer trade press that shows some interest. Cable mentions the MOOC and welcomes technology as a way to scale.

What there is in the print Guardian is another piece about the finances of UK universities.

see previously

Peter Scott makes no mention of the internet or online courses. The global competition could be more relevant as the software for collaboration improves.

I may be getting a partial view through the print Guardian but I think there are possibly two views here, (BIS and BETT with the technology) and (education theory and UK universities) much as they always have been.

Of course I don't welcome the prospect of universities closing down. But I think the issues around BETT should be reported and considered.