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Social innovation

Persone

Gonçalves P.

Docente titolare del corso

Andreeva M.

Assistente

Descrizione

This course introduces students to social innovations -- ideas, concepts, and processes that address societal needs. First, it exposes students to a pressing societal need. Then, it introduces them to the concepts and techniques of human-centered design for social innovation. Through a combination of methods (e.g., discovery, ideation, and prototyping) and tools (e.g., innovation tournaments) students learn to design robust ideas to address social needs.

Required Materials
HCD Connect Methods (online)
Human-Centered Design Toolkit (IDEO)

Obiettivi

Introduce students to the principles and practices of social innovation. Adopts a Human Center Design (HCD) approach as a driving force to guide students through the different design process stages, such as discover, ideate and prototype.

Obiettivi di sviluppo sostenibile

  • Povertà zero
  • Fame zero
  • Salute e benessere
  • Istruzione di qualità
  • Acqua pulita e igiene

Modalità di insegnamento

In presenza

Impostazione pedagogico-didattica

Class sessions combine lectures, interactive exercises, group presentations, and discussions. The diversity of approaches seeks to enhance students’ technical, decision-making, problem-solving, and practical skills. To achieve these goals in an effective way, it is important to engage in and prepare for discussion, participate actively during class discussions, and review readings and assignments for their applicability to concepts covered in class

This is a participatory course. We recommend attendance to be at least 75% of classes.

Modalità d’esame

Assignments: 50%
Final exam: 50%

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