This book explores the concepts of innovation and entrepreneurship through multiple lenses in the context of education. Mixing equal parts of theory and practice, this volume takes a closer look on how innovation and entrepreneurship are approached around the globe as disciplines, methods, and mindsets. Focusing on ubiquitous learning and transcending the borders of formal, informal, and non-formal learning, the book presents theoretical models and case studies of initiatives, practices, and projects on how innovative pedagogies and ICT could support the development of innovation and entrepreneurial skills for business and everyday life. Featured examples illustrate how emerging learning theories and technology could become powerful agents in nurturing creativity, self-efficacy, problem-solving, social connectedness, and inclusion. The book provides a glimpse at the state-of-the-art in innovation and entrepreneurship in education as seen through the latest academic studies and business currents.

This volume consists of 13 chapters by business, management, informatics, education, and other specialists from Europe, the United Arab Emirates, and the US, who detail theoretical models, experimental studies, and case studies of initiatives, practices, and projects of innovative pedagogies and information technology to support the development of innovation and entrepreneurial skills in education for business and everyday life. They discuss trends and approaches of innovation and entrepreneurship in higher education, including assessment in innovation and entrepreneurship education, teaching creativity and entrepreneurship through flashmobs, and design thinking and Lean; supporting social innovation and entrepreneurship by applying strategies, methods, and techniques from the business world to society; innovative pedagogies and learning communities, including connected classrooms, online communities of learning, and blended learning; study programs and competitions on innovation and entrepreneurship; and applications of innovation and entrepreneurship approaches in business and educational technology. -- Annotation ©2017 * (protoview.com) *

Pantelis M. Papadopoulos, Centre for Teaching Development and Digital Media, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark Roland Burger, Learnr Research Cambridge, UK Ana Faria, SCIO, Lda., Portugal