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Dr. John Kennedy and Chris Chimwayange are developing grant and Ethics applications to carry out a study on Developing Teacher Confidence and Self-Efficacy in Design Education through Generative AI CAD Integration. They would like to recruit 20 to 30 Secondary Design and Technology teachers in South Australia to be part of this project which will run at our Mawson Lakes D&T campus during agreed on weekends and/or school holiday breaks.
Presently the team is seeking expressions of interest, and those wishing to participate can sign at the bottom of the attached form and return it to chris.chimwayange@unisa.edu.au.
This project aims to empower secondary Design and Technology (D&T) teachers by exploring how Generative AI (GenAI) tools embedded in CAD platforms like Autodesk Fusion 360 can enhance teacher confidence and self-efficacy in adopting emerging technologies in design workspaces. Many teachers face barriers in integrating complex digital tools due to limited experience or confidence. Generative AI has the potential to function not just as a design tool, but also as a pedagogical partner that supports idea generation, modelling, and communication. Through targeted professional development workshops, this study will explore how GenAI-enabled CAD tools influence teacher practices, beliefs, and classroom integration of technology. Outcomes will inform future professional learning models and curriculum innovation in design education.