What do People, Prototyping, Problem Solving, and Play-Doh have in Common? Team-based Learning!

Abstract

Team-based Learning (TBL) is based on the concept of “flipping the classroom” where students are held accountable for preparation prior to attendance and class time is used to engage in discussions and application activities that focus on integration of theory with experiential learning. TBL is facilitated in three distinct learning phases: preparation, readiness assurance, and application. The workshop uses the TBL structure to teach a prototyping exercise using Play-Doh to encourage creative problem-solving in an entrepreneurship course. The workshop teaches the TBL method, provides participants with a turnkey prototyping activity, as well as shares TBL resources and materials.