Cultivating Creativity: A Journey in the Fundamentals of Information Technology Infrastructure Course

Jose Esquicha-Tejada, Andrea Cornejo-Paredes, Carla Cuya-Zevallos, Evelyn Portilla-Vilca, Javier Angulo-Osorio, Angel Montesinos-Murillo, Cesar Sapaico-Del-Castillo

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Abstract

In the constant search for effective pedagogical strategies aimed at the comprehensive development of skills in students and with the purpose of contributing to social development, teachers must implement innovative approaches for the development of critical thinking, creativity, entrepreneurship, and socially responsible behavior. This research uses a methodology centered on strengthening creativity for systems engineering students in the subject of Fundamentals of Information Technology Infrastructure. By applying a proprietary methodology based on Design Thinking and challenge-based learning to university students, it reveals that 95.6% of students were satisfied with how the subject was conducted, using development boards (Arduino, NodeMCU, and Raspberry Pi), emphasizing how to create their first creative project and collaborate in a team. Additionally, it is evident that students strengthened their soft skills, as they are motivated to participate in different multidisciplinary innovation and/or entrepreneurship contests.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 22nd LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education and Technology
Subtitle of host publicationSustainable Engineering for a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Future at the Service of Education, Research, and Industry for a Society 5.0., LACCEI 2024
PublisherLatin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions
ISBN (Electronic)9786289520781
DOIs
StatePublished - 2024
Event22nd LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education and Technology, LACCEI 2024 - Hybrid, San Jose, Costa Rica
Duration: 17 Jul 202419 Jul 2024

Publication series

NameProceedings of the LACCEI international Multi-conference for Engineering, Education and Technology
ISSN (Electronic)2414-6390

Conference

Conference22nd LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education and Technology, LACCEI 2024
Country/TerritoryCosta Rica
CityHybrid, San Jose
Period17/07/2419/07/24

Keywords

  • Challenge-Based Learning
  • Design Thinking
  • Development Board
  • Systems Engineering
  • University Social Responsibility

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