Meanful experiences for training in innovation of systems engineers: Case University of Medellín [Experiencias significativas para la formación en innovación de ingenieros de sistemas: caso Universidad de Medellín]

Abstract

The achievement of innovative results in academic spaces needs the constant search of the creativity. This implies defying the methodologies of traditional classes by means of utilization of special tools and techniques that suppose an additional effort for the teachers with regard to the strategies used per years. Make real the fantasy of the innovation is not a task easy to undertake in the academic occupation. This article describes some key to go beyond as for the use of techniques that improve the creativity to the interior of classes and presents results that demonstrate his potential in the generation of products with high degree of innovation. It presents in addition results of the implementation of creative techniques like design thinking, six hats and SCAMPER.