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Makerspaces are a relatively new phenomenon that seem to create an innovative environment for individuals to work on projects and learn about technology. This article presents a grounded theory study, which investigates the impact that makerspaces have on innovation. Strauss and Corbin’s grounded theory methodology is used to research this exploratory topic. The data sample consists of 16 interviews of members of a makerspace in Shanghai, China. Data analysis was conducted abiding by Strauss and Corbin’s coding framework, entailing open coding, axial coding, and selective coding as well as coding tools, such as the coding paradigm and the conditional matrix. Collaborative learning was identified as the core phenomenon of this research, and The Collaborative Learning and its Outcomes Theory was created. The emergent theory contributes to the understanding of how makerspaces impact outcomes, such as innovation and venture creation, as well as explain how collaborative learning in conjunction with other modes of learning can facilitate learning at various complexities. As such, this study’s contributions are in developing the theoretical understanding of makerspaces as well as collaborative learning. It offers managerial and pedagogical implications that can help create learning environments where collaborative learning is fostered.
Kolja Oswald; Xiaokang Zhao. Collaborative Learning in Makerspaces: A Grounded Theory of the Role of Collaborative Learning in Makerspaces. SAGE Open 2021, 11, 1 .
AMA StyleKolja Oswald, Xiaokang Zhao. Collaborative Learning in Makerspaces: A Grounded Theory of the Role of Collaborative Learning in Makerspaces. SAGE Open. 2021; 11 (2):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleKolja Oswald; Xiaokang Zhao. 2021. "Collaborative Learning in Makerspaces: A Grounded Theory of the Role of Collaborative Learning in Makerspaces." SAGE Open 11, no. 2: 1.
Coworking is a trend that is becoming increasingly popular and is often associated with sustainability. However, a lack of consensus exists on what a sustainable coworking space is. This study addresses this by investigating what is currently understood by a sustainable coworking space. Q-methodology is used to analyze 27 participants’ subjective ideas about what a sustainable coworking space is, resulting in four distinct perspectives. The four perspectives are identified as follows: 1. “New Work”, 2. “Resourceful Society”, 3. “Incubator, and 4. “Environmental”. These perspectives have distinct opinions on what important sustainability aspects in the context of coworking spaces are. Whilst some prioritize environmental and community factors, others have a mixed focus. Additionally, the four perspectives share some common beliefs. All of them believe in the importance of sustainable mobility, as well as in the moderate importance of encouraging their members to be socially responsible. These findings offer insight into the different understandings of coworking space sustainability. This is important because currently this field is under-researched, and a more systematic approach to sustainability in this field is needed. This research lays the foundation to do so and helps work toward a better understanding of coworking in a sustainability and innovative context.
Kolja Oswald; Xiaokang Zhao. What Is a Sustainable Coworking Space? Sustainability 2020, 12, 10547 .
AMA StyleKolja Oswald, Xiaokang Zhao. What Is a Sustainable Coworking Space? Sustainability. 2020; 12 (24):10547.
Chicago/Turabian StyleKolja Oswald; Xiaokang Zhao. 2020. "What Is a Sustainable Coworking Space?" Sustainability 12, no. 24: 10547.