she3inc industry innovation challenge
INDUSTRY INNOVATION CHALLENGE
SHE3INC
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Industry Innovation Challenge provides you with an opportunity to develop a real-world solution to a real world challenge devised and developed in consultation with industry partners. You will work in a team to critically engage with industry challenges, identify barriers to best practice, and develop, design and test a creative solution. You will also have the opportunity to network with representatives from industry partners. Industry Innovation Challenge addresses La Trobe's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Essential. Innovation and Entrepreneurship entails developing the ability to tackle problems creatively, generating new ideas, taking calculated risks and creating change to achieve ambitions - now and in the future.
SchoolCollege PVC (SHE) Office
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorColleen Holt
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students must have completed at least 120 credit points before the time of application and have a third-year Elective available in their Study Plan.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply critical problem-solving skills to identify issues and devise solutions to challenges that affect organisations or industries
- Activities:
- Intensive (Challenge)
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
02. Identify opportunities for innovation in an industry and develop strategies for implementing these innovations that includes consideration of risks and benefits
- Activities:
- Intensive (Challenge)
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving)
03. Engage pro-actively with team members in team decision-making and facilitate achievement of project outcomes.
- Activities:
- Intensive (Challenge)
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
04. Communicate effectively using resources that are innovative and appropriate
- Activities:
- Intensive (Challenge) Workshops
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
05. Interact effectively in professional contexts with people from different backgrounds showing understanding of issues of cultural and social diversity.
- Activities:
- Intensive (Challenge) Workshops Online resource modules and online activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
06. Plan independent learning and demonstrate self-awareness through active reflection
- Activities:
- Intensive (Challenge) Workshops Online resource modules and online activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2019, Summer, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size30
Enrolment information limited resources online enrolment
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHeather Downey
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 49 - 49
One 4.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 49 to week 49 and delivered via blended.
WorkShopWeek: 48 - 50
Five 3.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 48 to week 50 and delivered via blended.
WorkShopWeek: 48 - 50
Four 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 48 to week 50 and delivered via blended.
WorkShopWeek: 51 - 51
One 1.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 51 to week 51 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Portfolio (2500 words) | Includes a reflection of their experience participating in the Challenge. | 50 | 04, 06 |
| Challenge Pitch Group Presentation (20 minutes equivalent 500 words each student) | In teams, students present their solution to the Challenge to Industry Partner and University representatives who will assess the feasibility of the solution and quality of the presentation. | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| One individual online quiz (40 minutes, 1500 words equivalent) | Quiz answers will be released once all students have completed the quiz | 20 | 01, 05 |
Melbourne, 2019, Winter semester, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorColleen Holt
Class requirements
Professional Development ProgramsWeek: 27 - 28
One 35.0 hours professional development programs per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via blended.
"Students complete an Industry Innovation Challenge (Max 35 Hours)"
WorkShopWeek: 27 - 27
One 7.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 27 and delivered via blended.
WorkShopWeek: 27 - 28
Two 3.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via blended.
WorkShopWeek: 27 - 28
Seven 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via blended.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 27 - 28
Three 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via online.
"Directed reading and online activities"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Portfolio (2500 words) | Includes a reflection of their experience participating in the Challenge. | 50 | 04, 06 |
| Challenge Pitch Group Presentation (20 minutes equivalent 500 words each student) | In teams, students present their solution to the Challenge to Industry Partner and University representatives who will assess the feasibility of the solution and quality of the presentation. | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| One individual online quiz (40 minutes, 1500 words equivalent) | Quiz answers will be released once all students have completed the quiz | 20 | 01, 05 |