Seminar: Innovation & Value Creation

Introduction
Seminar Innovation and Value Creation

12.10.2022
Wintersemester 2022/2023

Prof. Dr. A.C. Bullinger-Hoffmann

M.Sc. Sarah Wiesnet
M.Sc. Stefanie Rockstroh

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Agenda
1. Structure of the Seminar
2. Time Schedule of the Seminar
3. Structure of OPAL
4. Qualifications you need to provide in order to pass the seminar

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Structure of the seminar

The seminar consists of 2 main topics

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Structure of the seminar

This seminar takes place in digital form only.
You learn and study at home.
Please post your questions in the forum on OPAL. We have created topic areas for you.
The tutors of the seminar will be present in the forum at the usual time when the seminar
takes place to answer questions (a so-called chat consultation hour) – Wednesdays from
13:45 to 15:15.
You get the tasks done at the times that suit you. Recommendation: Complete all tasks
every week as the timeline of the seminar is strictly planned.
It is important to upload the solution(s) of the task(s) punctually! You will find the
submission dates of each session in your learning journal.
You will work with one document, the learning journal. The procedures and tasks of all
sessions are written down in detail in the learning journal and are comprehensible.

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Learning Formats in the Seminar 1/3

Format Description
Learning Journal − Accompanies you through the seminar
− Creates structure and provides an overview of the tasks per session
− Contains compact overview pages per topic
− Supports the understanding of the scientific texts by answering the
specific questions
− Will be processed by you on your own responsibility
− Forms the basis to pass the knowledge tests!
Excursus: The Learning Journal as a Tool for Learning – Slide No 8
AND
Example of the Structure of the Learning Journal in the Seminar – Slide No 9

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Excursus: The Learning Journal as a Tool for Learning

What is a Learning Journal?

- Tool to support the learning process and behavior of students
- Continuous documentation of the learning behavior and the solution of all provided tasks of each
student during the seminar
- Contributes to deepening and improving the understanding of the content of the seminar and
should thus facilitate the topic identification and writing of the final paper by
- intensive engagement and discussion of the topic to discover and correct logical errors and contradictions
in the concept or learning
- Creation of new associations and ideas
- Main aim: Developing awareness of one's own learning process and using strategies to support
one's own learning process

McCrindle, A., & Christensen, C. (1995). The impact of learning journals on metacognitive and cognitive processes and learning performance. Learning and Instruction, 5, 167-185.
Nückles, M., Hübner, S., & Renkl, A. (2009). Enhancing self-regulated learning by writing learning protocols. Learning and Instruction, 19, 259–271.

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Example of the Structure of the Learning Journal in the Seminar

Overview of tasks Fact Sheets

20.10.2021

Task described in detail

You will find the templates in OPAL – Templates

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Learning Formats in the Seminar 2/3

Format Description
Scientific Texts − For independent development of knowledge in the field of innovation & value
creation (assistance: questions in the Learning Journal)
− Knowledge basis for the Knowledge Tests
ONYX-Tests − Self-tests: to check your own knowledge (especially in the field of scientific
work)
− Two graded knowledge tests (multiple choice; based on the weekly tasks in the
Learning Journal)
Forum on OPAL − post your questions in the forum on OPAL
− Use the topic areas to better structure the questions
BigBlueButton-Session − Live online session to introduce the Seminar
Weekly consultation hour − Gives you the opportunity to ask questions and get feedback during the regular
seminar time

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Learning Formats in the Seminar 3/3

Format Description
Web Based Trainings − Used for knowledge transfer
(WBT) − Thematic use in the fields of scientific writing and in the field of innovation &
value creation

Excursus: Learn more about Innovation & Value Creation and Scientific
Writing with the use of Web based Trainings!
▪ What does web based trainings (WBTs) mean?
▪ “Web-based training (WBT) is an internet browser-based learning which is also available on local intranet.
WBT technologies include streaming audio/video, webinars, forums and instant messaging.”
▪ “WBT is applied by organizations varying in industry and genre, including the military, elementary/secondary
schools, colleges, universities and law enforcement. However, this should not be confused with E-Learning
2.0.”

Grob, H. L. (2000). Web-basiertes Lernen. Enzyklopädie der Wirtschaftsinformatik.

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How do the web based trainings in the seminar look like in the Seminar?

You learn content Learning Goals You can learn with little quizes

You can see the content of the WBTs and it is possible

You can listen to audios You read real articles
to navigate

Example of scientific writing

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Excursus: Scientific Writing

Understanding the term
▪ What does scientific writing mean?
▪ “Scientific writing is a technical form of writing that is designed to communicate scientific information to other
scientists. Depending on the specific scientific genre a journal article, a scientific poster, or a research proposal, for
example some aspects of the writing may change, such as its purpose, audience, or organization. Many aspects of
scientific writing, however, vary little across these writing genres.”

▪ What are some important hallmarks of professional scientific writing?

▪ “Its primary audience is other scientists. Because of its intended audience, student-oriented or general-audience details,
definitions, and explanations which are often necessary in lab manuals or reports are not terribly useful. Explaining
general-knowledge concepts or how routine procedures were performed actually tends to obstruct clarity, make the
writing wordy, and detract from its professional tone.”
▪ “It is concise and precise. A goal of scientific writing is to communicate scientific information clearly and concisely.
Flowery, ambiguous, wordy, and redundant language run counter to the purpose of the writing.”
▪ “It must be set within the context of other published work. Because science builds on and corrects itself over time,
scientific writing must be situated in and reference the findings of previous work.”

Maxwell, A., Costanza-Robinson, M., Wright, C. & Bertollini, M. E. (2019). Write Like a Scientist: A Guide to Scientific Communication. http://sites.middlebury.edu/middsciwriting/overview/

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Agenda
1. Structure of the Seminar
2. Time Schedule of the Seminar
3. Structure of OPAL
4. Qualifications you need to provide in order to pass the seminar

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Agenda
1. Structure of the Seminar
2. Time Schedule of the Seminar
3. Structure of OPAL
4. Qualifications you need to provide in order to pass the seminar

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Structure of OPAL
What features does OPAL offer?

Here you can the schedule of the seminar.

Here you can find all template, e.g. of the learning journal.

Here you can find the Sessions. The sessions and knowledge tests will be
published week by week (according to the schedule).
Here you can find the Knowledge Tests. These are included in the
assessment and must be passed.

Here you can find the Upload Folder. Upload all your written elaborations.
Post your questions in the forum.

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Structure of OPAL
Example of the Structure of Session 1

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Structure of OPAL I
Where you can find the WBTs?

▪ All WBTs are named in the OPAL menu of the course.

▪ Please use Google Chrome for the WBTs!

Please activate your Add-Ons in your browser!
Then you can start the WBT.

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Structure of OPAL I
The Forum on OPAL

Please contact us by using the forum!

In the forum you can share questions about the seminar, the final paper, the exercises etc.
Please subscribe to the forum so that you always receive the latest information.
We will be answering your questions every Wednesday from 13:45 to 15:15 (according to the
schedule).
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Agenda
1. Structure of the Seminar
2. Time Schedule of the Seminar
3. Structure of OPAL
4. Qualifications you need to provide in order to pass the seminar

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Qualifications you need to provide in order to pass the seminar

Visit the Seminar first time & second time but without grades
You must have passed Modul 1.1 Mathematics for Engineering Science (please send us the certificate via
email – stefanie.rockstroh@mb.tu-chemnitz.de)
− Knowledge Test I (Multiple Choice after Session 3)
elaborations

− Knowledge Test II (Multiple Choice after Session 6)

5 written

− Scientific Work Elaboration (Session 7)

− Writing your Exposé (Session 8) as the basis for the Final Paper. You will get the topic from us.
− Poster for Scientific Writing (submission in January 2023)
− Writing your Final Paper (starting in Session 9)

However, we recommend that you complete all tasks of the seminar so that you pass the final paper with
a good grade.

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Qualifications you need to provide in order to pass the seminar

Visit the Seminar second time & five written elaborations were passed
− Writing your Final Paper (Session 9)

In order to pass the final paper we strongly recommend to thoroughly process and internalize all
content for scientific work every week.
It is also recommended to complete all tasks of the seminar so that you pass the final paper with a
good grade.

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Thank you for your attention!

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