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"N"OVATE Project ID: 2014-104

Aiming to revolutionize engineering education through a virtual collaborative learning environment.

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Technology Overview

The "N"OVATE project, proposed by Brigham Young University, seeks to create a networked, virtual environment for collaborative learning that integrates constructivism, constructionism, and connectivism. It focuses on open-ended problem-solving among students and instructors, supported by a suite of collaborative objects designed to enhance learning in engineering education.


Key Advantages

  • Enables informal collaboration over the internet, both synchronously and asynchronously
  • Integrates various educational philosophies to enhance learning experiences
  • Prepares students for real-world engineering challenges through teamwork and collaboration
  • Applicable across various educational levels, transcending traditional curricula
  • Includes detailed assessment plans for learning outcomes and cost efficiencies

Problems Addressed

  • Improves understanding of engineering principles through open-ended design problems
  • Addresses the gap in real-world preparedness among engineering students
  • Overcomes limitations of traditional curricula by fostering a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach

Market Applications

  • Virtual collaborative platforms for educational institutions
  • Engineering education and training programs
  • Development of collaborative learning tools and resources
  • Assessment tools for learning outcomes in project-based learning environments

Additional Information

Technology ID: 2014-104
Sell Sheet: Download the Sell Sheet here
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Date Published: 07 May, 2025

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