Jacobs Teen Innovation Challenge

1-3 Units
Credit Validation

Course Description

Credit Validation for Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education Only

Through the Jacobs Teen Innovation Challenge, educators and teenagers will develop an innovator’s mindset and the skills to create solutions to local or global problems. Educators will lead their students using the Pactful.org software to work through design thinking phases to create a culminating video pitch.

Course Details

Number of Units: 1.0 - 3.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours, choose one option only

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing IKUN×ÊÔ´Íø for The Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education only.

Course Instructor: Bianca Alvarado

Course Options

Course Date Units Price

What You Will Learn

  • Learn how to access and utilize the Pactful curriculum
  • Be introduced to and practice using design thinking aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
  • Lead students in a culminating video pitch showcasing their usage of design thinking skills

Instructors

Professional development courses offered by the IKUN×ÊÔ´Íøâ€™s Division of Professional & Continuing Education are taught by faculty that possess a depth and breadth of academic and real-world professional experience.

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The Professional and Continuing Education program nurtures key partnerships on the local, national, and international level. The goal is to better serve working professionals who seek to enhance or build their careers and help achieve their highest value and potential. Contact us today to learn more.

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Learning Method Information

IKUN×ÊÔ´Íø offer a convenient, yet rigorous style of learning that allows you to structure your IKUN×ÊÔ´Íø to suit your schedule while keeping you on pace toward achieving your IKUN×ÊÔ´Íøal goals.

Credit Validation

The IKUN×ÊÔ´Íøâ€™s Division of Professional and Continuing Education offers graduate-level extension credit for work completed in trainings, workshops, conferences, induction, credentials, and other professional development programs not offered directly by USD. Complete one of the above and a member of our division will help you earn credit for your hard work and dedication to continuing your IKUN×ÊÔ´Íø.

Key Benefits of Credit Validation IKUN×ÊÔ´Íø

Make Your Work Count

Earn credit for your previous work in trainings, workshops, and conferences through a simple process.

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Save money by earning credit for work you completed and get one step closer to salary advancement.

Work Towards a Degree

Many receiving institutions may accept credits towards degree programs, giving you a head start in earning a graduate degree.