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Designing an Innovative Pedagogy for Sustainable Development in Higher EducationThis book develops a "green pedagogy" and an innovation mindset in higher education by using approaches based on innovative design thinking, arts-based practices, digital transformation, and entrepreneurship for sustainable development. New pedagogical methods and educational solutions are developed throughout this book to offer pedagogical support to both students and university/college-level instructors. This book leads students as well as their instructors, through an artful and experimental way of thinking and doing, to take the ownership of the co-creation process. This is the basis for increasing social responsibility, motivation and commitment, and fostering creativity and innovation.An educational toolkit, including human-centric design methods, digital tools, creative and arts-based practices, innovation-related skills, and nascent and social entrepreneurship competencies, is provided for higher education instructors. This method kit will help instructors support students in the process of creating new knowledge for addressing real-world problems and enhance their societal involvement, foster entrepreneurial spirit, and reach opportunities for a sustainable future. Features Discusses arts-based education and entrepreneurship-based skills. Presents digital transformation and innovation-related skills for sustainable development. Proposes an experimental culture of thinking and doing. Provides agile and collaborative development methodology. Leads students to be much more creative and innovative. Offers a method kit for instructors to respond to 21st-century requirements in the field of higher education.

Increasing corporate social responsibility demands professionals possess the necessary knowledge, abilities, and competencies to answer the needs of a diverse organization’s stakeholders. This book highlights the most recent issues related to higher education in the fields of management and engineering. It explains why a sustainable education is a requirement for professionals, as well as the organizations they collaborate with.Higher Education: Progress for Management and Engineering focuses on the latest research findings in the field of higher and sustainable education. It discusses the progress, shares knowledge and insights on an international scale, and highlights the challenges faced to obtain and secure a more responsible and sustainable management system. Selecting different options and strategies, how to set priorities on managing competition, and how to succeed as an organization that can lead to successes in both national and international markets are covered within this book.This book can be used as a reference for researchers, academics, managers, engineers, and other professionals involved in higher and sustainable education in management and engineering.

The book provides descriptions of experiences from research and educational sustainability projects and the role HEIs can play together with contributions presenting a variety of initiatives showing how SDGs are being implemented. The book promotes the theoretical and practical understanding on this thematic and disseminates knowledge and international research and cooperation.Contributions cover the role of SDGs in advancing implementation of sustainable development, sustainability in higher education, the role of universities in sustainable development, new paths towards sustainable development and e-learning contributions.FeaturesFocuses on theoretical and practical understanding on Sustainability, Higher Education and SDGs to disseminate knowledge and promote research and cooperation Includes lessons learned from sustainability research and educational challenges presenting case studies, technological developments, outputs of research and studies, best practices and examples of successful projects Discusses relevant and international perspectives on sustainability, higher education and SGDsPresents local and international contributions on a variety of initiatives showing how SDGs are being implemented

The feature that distinguishes this book from all other books on entrepreneurship is the comprehensive discussion of the challenges and opportunities that entrepreneurs encounter in the Industry 4.0 era. It enables readers to start dreaming big, visualizing, and encourages them to think clearly and creatively. The book emphasizes creativity and innovation as the core of entrepreneurship, by stretching imagination, thinking about problems and solutions, and visualizing their ventures at the local, national, and global scale. It also discusses the role of women in private enterprise, and entrepreneurship in the post COVID-19 world.

The feature that distinguishes this book from all other books on entrepreneurship is the comprehensive discussion of the challenges and opportunities that entrepreneurs encounter in the Industry 4.0 era. It enables readers to start dreaming big, visualizing, and encourages them to think clearly and creatively. The book emphasizes creativity and innovation as the core of entrepreneurship, by stretching imagination, thinking about problems and solutions, and visualizing their ventures at the local, national, and global scale. It also discusses the role of women in private enterprise, and entrepreneurship in the post COVID-19 world.

Designing an Innovative Pedagogy for Sustainable Development in Higher EducationThis book develops a "green pedagogy" and an innovation mindset in higher education by using approaches based on innovative design thinking, arts-based practices, digital transformation, and entrepreneurship for sustainable development. New pedagogical methods and educational solutions are developed throughout this book to offer pedagogical support to both students and university/college-level instructors. This book leads students as well as their instructors, through an artful and experimental way of thinking and doing, to take the ownership of the co-creation process. This is the basis for increasing social responsibility, motivation and commitment, and fostering creativity and innovation.An educational toolkit, including human-centric design methods, digital tools, creative and arts-based practices, innovation-related skills, and nascent and social entrepreneurship competencies, is provided for higher education instructors. This method kit will help instructors support students in the process of creating new knowledge for addressing real-world problems and enhance their societal involvement, foster entrepreneurial spirit, and reach opportunities for a sustainable future. FeaturesDiscusses arts-based education and entrepreneurship-based skills. Presents digital transformation and innovation-related skills for sustainable development. Proposes an experimental culture of thinking and doing. Provides agile and collaborative development methodology.Leads students to be much more creative and innovative.Offers a method kit for instructors to respond to 21st-century requirements in the field of higher education.

Increasing corporate social responsibility demands professionals possess the necessary knowledge, abilities, and competencies to answer the needs of a diverse organization’s stakeholders. This book highlights the most recent issues related to higher education in the fields of management and engineering. It explains why a sustainable education is a requirement for professionals, as well as the organizations they collaborate with.Higher Education: Progress for Management and Engineering focuses on the latest research findings in the field of higher and sustainable education. It discusses the progress, shares knowledge and insights on an international scale, and highlights the challenges faced to obtain and secure a more responsible and sustainable management system. Selecting different options and strategies, how to set priorities on managing competition, and how to succeed as an organization that can lead to successes in both national and international markets are covered within this book.This book can be used as a reference for researchers, academics, managers, engineers, and other professionals involved in higher and sustainable education in management and engineering.

Technopreneurship is an advanced version of entrepreneurship that incorporates cutting-edge technologies from AI to big data into entrepreneurial activities and leads to innovative solutions to problems that previous solutions have failed to sustain in the long term. This book explains the fundamentals of developing and establishing a small one-person business or a large organization, building technological solutions, and performing effectively and efficiently. It covers all aspects of an entrepreneurial journey, guiding readers from the startup stage, growing a business, sustainability, and clarifies the role of technopreneurship as a tool to enhance sustainability in today’s entrepreneurial ventures.FeaturesExplains the theory and the practice of entrepreneurship in today’s technological eraPresents technological developments, their implementations, and the potential outcomes of technology used in entrepreneurial activitiesCovers sustainability and the role of technologies to achieve sustainable development goals associated with different venturesDiscusses ways to minimize failures of entrepreneurial ventures especially in startupsIncludes real-life case studies focused on today’s problems and solutionsThis book is ideal for undergraduate and graduate students taking courses in Entrepreneurship and Startup as well as business consultants and business owners in any field.

AI Based Solutions for Inclusive Quality Education helps readers discover practical AI tools for diverse learning styles and abilities, fostering inclusivity in education and maximizing the individual potential of students and educators. It provides cutting-edge solutions designed to remove barriers due to accessibility and create an equitable classroom. Through practical applications and case studies, the book explores the power of AI in creating personalized learning pathways and methods of engagement in the classroom while emphasizing that the human touch, with empathy and critical thinking, remains central to the learning process. It addresses concerns about the ethical development and deployment of AI in education.FeaturesDiscusses a topic that is at the forefront of concerns in the education sector with the disruptive impact of advances in AIProvides explanations for specific AI platforms and tools, along with their features and applications in educationIncludes case studies and discusses inclusivity and the lessons learned from each AI applicationExplains how to ethically handle bias, privacy and transparency in AI-based solutions in educationServes as a comprehensive guide for educators, policymakers and technology developers interested in the power of AI in educational environmentsThis book serves as a timely reference in the current era of AI tools and education. It is written for those who work in the education sector, as well as researchers, academicians, undergraduate and graduate students, those involved with undergraduate teaching in critical thinking and problem-solving for information systems, information technology, computer science and engineering and all teaching institutions where AI tools have been or will be introduced.

The integration of generative AI into higher education presents a unique opportunity to enhance sustainability. AI-driven solutions can optimize resources and processes and provide tools to tap into the potential of generative AI in creating more personalized, efficient, and sustainable educational environments. This book discusses the role of generative AI in higher education and provides a clear vision of how to integrate AI technology within the framework of sustainability. It balances theoretical insights with practical applications and ethical considerations. Readers will learn how to navigate the ethical and social implications, understand sustainability initiatives, and foresee future trends. FeaturesProvides a holistic explanation of complex AI concepts for readers without technical backgrounds.Includes detailed real-world case studies and practical examples showcasing generative AI's impact on education.Incorporates sustainability and highlights eco-friendly approaches and sustainable practices in educational settings.Offers insights into the ethical considerations and responsible use of AI in education.Forecasts future trends and advancements, helping educators stay ahead in the fast-evolving educational landscape.This is an excellent resource for everyone interested in implementing AI technologies in higher education to enhance students’ learning experience and outcomes and for all readers who are interested in the latest trends and applications of AI in higher education.