Designing Educational Information Systems to Optimize Learning Factory Operations
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https://doi.org/10.33050/itee.v4i1.969Keywords:
Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Learning Factory, Innovation, Creativity, TeamworkAbstract
Interdisciplinary teamwork within the learning factory framework has emerged as an effective approach to bridging theoretical knowledge and practical inno- vation, encouraging students from diverse academic backgrounds to collaborate and solve complex real world problems creatively. This educational model pro- motes experiential learning, yet the specific mechanisms through which inter- disciplinary collaboration enhances creativity and innovation remain underex- plored. This study aims to investigate how teamwork across multiple disciplines fosters innovation and creativity in learning factory projects and to identify the factors that facilitate or hinder this process. Using a qualitative case study design, data were collected through semi structured interviews, direct observa- tions, and project documentation involving students and instructors from engi- neering, design, and business programs participating in interdisciplinary learn- ing factory initiatives. The data were analyzed thematically to identify key pat- terns of collaboration, communication, and idea generation. The findings reveal that interdisciplinary teamwork significantly stimulates creative problem solv- ing by integrating diverse perspectives, promoting mutual learning, and creating an environment that values experimentation and iteration. However, challenges such as disciplinary boundaries, communication gaps, and differing work cul- tures occasionally impede the collaborative process. The study concludes that effective facilitation, open communication, and reflective practices are crucial for maximizing innovation and creativity in interdisciplinary learning factory teams. These insights highlight the importance of designing structured yet flexi- ble learning environments that encourage knowledge integration, creative think- ing, and cross disciplinary synergy to prepare students for complex, innovation driven professional contexts.
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