Fostering Engagement in Entrepreneurship Education: A Practice Paper on TechPreneur, a Padlet-Based Learning Tool

TechPreneur: The Padlet Edition is an interactive learning tool that can help students excel in their entrepreneurial courses. They can learn about technology and entrepreneurship engagingly and enjoyably. Hopefully, with the help of the version, students can better manage their one-semester course and stay on track to gain the knowledge, skills, and experiences they need from the subject. The focus of this Padlet is basically to teach students how to score the subject and help them to grasp it. Additionally, it will also give an early interest in business and teach the students how to think critically and solve problems. Students will benefit from the tools the lecturers have used as teaching aids. It would also be a fantastic method to educate about technology and entrepreneurship simultaneously, offering suggestions to make it more engaging and dynamic. Serving as an extra resource that helps students comprehend, is easy to use, and is enjoyable, Padlet is unmatched. Moreover, it encourages critical thinking and active learning, which facilitates a deeper comprehension of the material. The purpose of the tool is to enhance students' understanding of technology and entrepreneurship, stimulate their interest in the topic, and help them develop critical skills for future entrepreneurship.

TechPreneur, technology, entrepreneurship

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