Session 10 - Real World Problem Solving - Crowd Sourcing and Entrepreneurialism

In groups we played the game ‘market share’ based on selling office products.  It also helps with financial literacy. Gosh we became very competitive and it was great for critical thinking, problem solving, mathematic thinking, financial literacy, communication skills and relationship building. 
http://www.marketshare.co.nz/

It introduces you to complex issues around entrepreneurialism.

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·         “education for enterprise is about promoting an approach to learning – one that is real, relevant, and give students responsibility for their learning” NZ curriculum – Education for Enterprise.

·       Crowdsourcing – is the practice of engaging a ‘crowd’ or group for a common goal, such as innovation, problem solving or efficiency.

Can take place on many different levels and across various industries. Thanks to our growing connectivity, it is now easier than ever for individuals to collective contribute, whether with ideas, time, expertise, or funds, to a project or cause.  See openideo - https;//openideo.com/

·         IDEA springboard, thingful, instagrok -   https://www.instagrok.com/ use these to find ideas or data

·         Zooniverse and register