Activity:
Give 2 examples of SI in your country
Lead In:
Online/Class
Duration:
20-25 minutes
Aim:
- Conduct research on Social Innovation
- Find the concept more tangible through local examples
- Get inspired by examples of (eco-)social innovation by conducting research on the field
Type of activity:
Research
Group number:
Work individually, in groups, each student/team should present his/her work to the class
Recommended age: 15-25
Instructions:
For the educator:
Introductory part:
- Share a presentation of social innovation examples: Everyday social innovations | Nesta
- Give time to the students to conduct basic research on the internet to find examples of
social innovation in their country. - Each team/student should present their examples in class.
For the user/ interested participants:
- Follow the presentation on social innovation examples Everyday social innovations | Nesta
- Conduct basic research on the internet in order to find examples of social innovation in your country.
- Present them in class; get inspired
Key words:
Eco-social innovation, local, target groups, social challenge
Materials, equipment:
Laptop, internet connection
References:
41 Inspiring Examples of Social Innovation (wethinq.com) 8 inspiring examples of social
innovation in India – Social Innovation Academy 8 examples of social innovation in
Singapore – Social Innovation Academy
Other useful sources:
(13) 4 inspiring examples of social innovation | LinkedIn