Introduction
Real-world problem solving and innovation are skills that are integral to living and working in the 21st century. Educators must provide young people with opportunities to engage in real-world problems and to apply their solutions or ideas in practice. This module defines what we mean by problem solving and the dimensions that must be present in such activities.
Learning objectives
- Determine why real-world problem solving and innovation is important
- Define problem solving
- Explore the real-world problem solving and innovation rubric and decision tree
- Examine Microsoft tools that support real-world problem solving and innovation
- Design learning activities that focus on real-world problem solving and innovation