Social Communities of Design and Makers and their Impact on Learning

Norman Gwangwava, Albert U. Ude, Enoch N. Ogunmuyiwa and Richard Addo-Tenkorang
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Norman Gwangwava: Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Palapye, Botswana
Albert U. Ude: Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Palapye, Botswana
Enoch N. Ogunmuyiwa: Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Palapye, Botswana
Richard Addo-Tenkorang: Aalborg Universitet, Department of Materials and Production, Aalborg, Denmark

International Journal of E-Entrepreneurship and Innovation (IJEEI), 2018, vol. 8, issue 1, 42-61

Abstract: The past two decades have seen a rapid growth in the Maker communities and Communities of Enquiry. Unlike social media, these communities have a unique goal of sharing special skills as well as enquiring about special knowledge areas. Advancements in web technologies and models of delivery, in particular, cloud computing (CC), enables the communities to thrive virtually. The authors focus on the technocratic communities interested in designing and making things. These are also known as hobbyists or hackers, in their respective scientific or engineering disciplines. Various online platforms continue to surface, modelled around the Maker concept. The article scrutinizes the value and impact of these communities in learning. A new model for inspiring innovation in knowledge-based economies and building communities of industry and end-user ready product maker is presented and discussed.

Date: 2018
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