Pedagogical approaches in hands-on technology-based entrepreneurship courses: an exploratory comparative study

• Type: Summary of Presentation in an International Conference
• Date: 2013

Authors

Catarina Maia (Author) FEUP; Pedro Vilarinho (Author) Other; João Claro (Author) FEUP

Conference proceedings International

Title: 2nd International CAL4INO Conference

Pages: 14-15

2nd International CAL4INO Conference

Porto, Portugal, May 30-31, 2013

Scientific classification

FOS: Social sciences > Economics and Business

CORDIS: Social sciences > Political sciences > Public policy > Technology policy ; Social sciences > Economics > Management studies > Technology management ; Social sciences > Economics > Management studies > Innovation management

Other information

Abstract (EN): Currently, several technology-based entrepreneurship courses are being offered to non-business audiences, such as scientists. Their pedagogical approaches frequently rely on the case method. However, entrepreneurship education is more impactful when working with real technologies to address real problems. This is the case of some courses, in which scientists explore possible products, business models and commercialization roadmaps. To understand current practices in hands-on technology-based entrepreneurship education, we analyze four such courses. Students work with real technologies, identify real life problems and pursue technology-based solutions. The pedagogical approaches drive them through multiple iterations on solutions and business models, using in- formation from prospective users and customers. However, the courses do not start at the same stage of product or technology development, and do not have the same deliverables. We analyze their methodologies, durations, target audiences, learning tools, and final deliverables, so a foundation can be set to understand best practices in this area.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Educational

No. of pages: 1