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Aims of the project.

We provide the skillset that allows students to tackle problems more creatively and innovatively. The project provided access to practical tools that would enable the students to develop and execute their ideas within the context of a sustainable business.

Students have access to:

•              A selection of relevant tools to assist them in the problem-solving process

•              Identify suitable material to assist them in finding solutions

•              Apply tools in an appropriate manner

•              Improve networking skills and collaboration

Tools employed or available to participants.

•              Toolkit (Techniques to allow students to develop and put their ideas to work)

•              Sarasvathy effectual thinking framework

•              Edward De Bono

•              Business model canvas

•              Design tools

•              Value chain analysis

•              Collaboration and execution (ownership) through online collaboration

High quality learning activities require a lot of thought. The following guidelines and principles

•          connect the activities to the intended learning outcomes.

•          designed activities that will help capture, prompt intrinsic motivation, and foster enjoyment in learning.

•          facilitate social learning among learners

•          connect concepts authentically to their own world or context.

•          Help reflect on their learning through informal quizzes and peer reviews.

•          Prompt the learners to apply concepts in personally meaningful ways.

•          facilitate self-expression and open-ended contribution through rich media etc