Course Topics
The module combines problem-based learning and learning by doing. A social entrepreneur presents a real challenge; students conduct research, interviews, and use digital technologies and AI to develop creative solutions. Working in small groups, they enhance teamwork, project management, and presentation skills. The lab deepens the practical application of digital tools and AI for social innovation and sustainability. Reflection on ethical, social, and collaborative aspects of digital transformation in educational contexts is an integral part.

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Teaching format
The course is centered around a practical project where a social entrepreneur presents a real-world challenge. Students, organized into small groups, will embark on an iterative process that will heavily leverage innovative digital technologies. They will begin with a deep understanding of the social problem, supported by comprehensive research utilizing both internet resources and advanced learning environments and AI tools. Subsequently, they will apply Human-Centered Design techniques to conduct empathetic interviews with potential beneficiaries, gathering crucial insights through digital platforms. Ideation sessions, actively supported by AI for idea generation and refinement, will enable the creation of a wide range of solutions. These ideas will then be structured into concrete and sustainable proposals through the application of the Business Model Canvas, often with the aid of collaborative digital tools. The culmination of the course will be the final presentation of each solution to the social entrepreneur and other stakeholders, demonstrating the feasibility and potential impact of their work, also through the strategic use of digital aids.

Educational objectives
- Strengthen problem-solving skills in real contexts - Foster creativity and innovation - Promote responsible use of AI - Enhance teamwork and communication skills - Analyze: complex social problems using digital and AI-supported methods - Develop: innovative solutions as a team - Evaluate: the effectiveness and feasibility of proposed solutions - Reflect: on one’s own learning process and the role of AI in educational innovation - Apply digital technologies practically - Design social innovation processes - Recognize and address ethical challenges - Strengthen social entrepreneurial skills - Develop: innovative social business models using digital tools - Analyze: ethical and social impacts - Collaborate: effectively in interdisciplinary teams - Implement: digital solutions for the common good

Assessment
The examination, which is oral in nature, involves the discussion of the final presentation of the group project developed during the course. During the same oral examination, the student will be invited to conduct an individual reflection on their training and the learning acquired.

Evaluation criteria
Assessment will primarily be based on the final project presentation to the social entrepreneur, considering the following criteria: Degree of innovation of the idea: Originality and creativity of the proposed solution. Feasibility of the idea: Practical implementability, including a realistic assessment of costs and necessary resources. Teamwork: Effectiveness of collaboration and division of tasks within the team. Use of innovative digital technologies: Effective integration and application of digital tools and platforms in the solution development process and presentation. Additionally, individual ongoing reflections will be evaluated based on their depth and critical insight.