Inspiring the next Generation of Innovators through Technology and Empathy
▶Summary
The IGNITE project promotes competencies for environmentally sustainable innovation and entrepreneurship in STEAM study programs. It focuses on developing and implementing student-tailored learnin...
▶Objectives
The IGNITE project promotes competencies for environmentally sustainable innovation and entrepreneurship in STEAM study programs. It focuses on developing and implementing student-tailored learning practices and digital solutions for competency development monitoring, career guidance and collaboration between HEIs and industry for innovative solutions that enhance competencies, support sustainability, and facilitate collaboration among STEAM stakeholders, benefiting HEIs, industry and society.
▶Activities
The IGNITE project, across 4 WPs, focuses on the management, development and implementation of innovative learning practices through personalized and gamified approaches, including nanolearning modules, virtual learning garden and Innovation Marathon, digital solutions with AI and analytics for competencies development in STEAM, student career guidance, stakeholders’ e-guidelines and business ideation collaboration, also through staff, student and stakeholder workshops and promotional events.
▶Impact
Prominent outputs of the IGNITE include (i) innovative learning practices development, including 10 nanolearning modules and a virtual learning garden with exercises, (ii) the adaptation of a competency monitoring application for the IGNITE project, with the introduction of a ChatBot for student career guidance, (iii) staff training on digital tools development, (iv) the establishment of an IgniteSphere e-room for sustainable ideas creation, and (v) the development of a stakeholders e-guideline.