Project seminar "Digital Sustainability Transformation of, by and for the TUM"
Idea
The project seminar forms the second element of the module. In this project-based seminar, students have the opportunity to apply their knowledge on topics related to digitainability - i.e., promoting sustainable digitization or digital sustainability. Over the course of the semester, students are expected to develop their own project and present an initial pitch of their idea. Therefore we offer a wide range of topics to choose from: For example, individual elements in TUM's sustainability assessment can be addressed and work can be done on concrete solutions at the various TUM locations. Or projects on digital sustainability transformation can be implemented in accordance with the idea of service learning together with partners from business and society. The students are actively supported by our team in the planning and implementation of their projects, whereby the seminar not only offers plenty of room for initiative and creativity, but also for mutual exchange and peer-to-peer feedback.
Plan
The course is structured as follows: It begins with an introductory workshop to discuss key digitization issues and develop initial project ideas. These ideas are then further developed in the next workshops using design thinking, project management and storytelling. Each project team must present their ideas to their fellow students during the semester. The course concludes with a student-led conference, for which relevant stakeholders are also invited.
The seminar will be held on the following dates (for more specific details, see below):
- Friday November 5th 2021 & Saturday November 6th 2021
1.5 days - introduction, getting to know each other & idea development (presence in the rooms of the HfP) - Friday November 19th 2021 / Saturday November 20th 2021
1.5 days - Design Thinking Workshop I (online) - Friday December 3rd 2021 & Saturday December 4th 2021
2 days - Design Thinking Workshop II, Storytelling & Project Management (online) - Friday January 21st 2022
1 day – Group project presentation (presence in the rooms of the HfP) - Friday March 4th 2022
1 day – Final conference (online)- 3pm to 6pm
- https://tum-conf.zoom.us/j/68121950336 (Password: DigiSusTUM)
The module has already started in the last semester; new participants from all study programs at TUM are welcome. In this semester it is possible to participate only in the seminar and earn 3 ECTS for this course. Students must actively participate in the seminar through active participation; grading is based on the presentation of the project and the final report (50% each). In addition to the seminar, there will be a lecture series for which students can enroll separately (also 3 ECTS). The seminar will be held in English.
Content
The focus of the first block date is on getting to know each other and initiating group formation processes. In addition, we would like to work together on an introduction to the topics of sustainable and digital transformation through, for and with universities and develop initial project ideas.
The project seminar will take place at the following times as an attendance event:
- Friday, November 5th 2021; 9:30am - 1:00pm and 2:00pm - 5:30pm
- Saturday, November 6th 2021; 9:30am - 1:00pm
Please respect to the 3G regulations of the TUM
Content
The second block date serves the (further) development of possible project ideas and the constitution of groups that want to work together on a project over the semester. In order to advance the project development as creatively as possible, we cooperate with professional trainers from UnternehmerTUM, who offer a design thinking workshop.
The project seminar will take place online via Zoom at the following times.
- Friday, November 19th 2021; 9:30am - 1:00pm and 2:00pm - 5:30pm
- Saturday, November 20th 2021; 9:30am - 1:00pm
Content
The third block date serves to further develop the project ideas. In addition to the continuation of the design thinking workshop, storytelling strategies will be taught. The 1.5-day workshop will again be led by the trainers from UnternehmerTUM. On Saturday afternoon, Matthias Lehner will present various project management strategies and apply them to the students' projects by means of practical exercises.
The project seminar will take place online via Zoom at the following times.
- Friday December 3, 2021; 9:30am - 1:00pm and 2:00pm - 5:30pm
Design Thinking with Christa and Juliane (UnternehmerTUM) - Saturday December 4, 2021; 9:30am - 1:00pm
Story Telling (UnternehmerTUM) - and Saturday December 4, 2021; 2:00pm - 5:30pm
Project Management Workshop with Matthias Lehner
Content
The fourth block date focuses entirely on the project presentation: Here, the project groups are to pitch their first ideas! There are no limits to the way of presentation - e.g. poster session, presentation or storyboard, video clip, etc. In addition to the peer-to-peer feedback, other cooperation partners will comment on the presented ideas and give suggestions for further development. The presentations thus represent a first milestone for further project work.
The project seminar will take place online via Zoom at the following times.
- Friday January 21st 2022; 9:30am - 1:00pm and 2:00pm - 5:30pm
Content
The student conference marks the end of the teaching project. At the conference, the project ideas and results will be presented to a TUM-wide audience and discussed with experts from academia and practice.
The project seminar takes place online via Zoom at the following times.
- Friday March 4th 2022; 3:00pm - 6:00pm
| 3:00pm – 3:15pm | Check-in & welcome |
| 3:15pm – 4:15pm | Session 1
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| 4:30pm – 5:15pm | Session 2
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| 5:15pm – 6:00pm | Open Roundtable discussion: Future of Sustainability at TUM
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