Why is Innovation Education Important?

Future-Ready Skills

Innovation education equips students with essential skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability—skills that are increasingly in demand across all industries in our rapidly changing world.

Empowered Learners

When students are encouraged to think creatively and take ownership of their ideas, they become more confident, motivated, and engaged in their learning journey.

Real-World Relevance

By tackling real problems and designing solutions, students see firsthand how STEM and other disciplines apply beyond the classroom—bridging the gap between education and meaningful careers.

Economic and Community Impact

Investing in innovation education fosters a generation of thinkers and doers who can drive economic growth, invent new solutions, and improve lives in their local communities and beyond.

EME 6208 Class Projects

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IMA2- App-lying Usability: A Duolingo Experience

In this individual project, I conducted a usability evaluation of the Duolingo mobile app to assess its effectiveness as a language learning tool. By combining heuristic analysis with a small-scale user test, I identified key strengths and areas for improvement related to user interface design, navigation, and overall user experience. This project showcases my ability to apply usability principles in a real-world context.

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IMA3- Teaching the Spark: Crafting Problem Statements

This instructional video project guides educators through the process of teaching students in grades 3–8 how to develop strong problem statements—an essential step in invention and project-based learning. The video includes clearly defined lesson objectives, engaging content delivery, built-in assessment questions, and a concise summary. I developed a full storyboard and production plan to support my scripting and filming process. This project highlights my ability to translate complex instructional design elements into accessible, student-friendly media.

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IMA4- Protecting Ideas: An Interactive Intro to Intellectual Property

This self-paced online training module introduces learners to the basics of Intellectual Property (IP), including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Built using Adobe Captivate, the course includes instructional slides, a formative quiz, and an interactive scenario designed to reinforce key concepts through real-world application. This project showcases my skills in e-learning design, interactive media, and instructional sequencing for digital environments.