Hackathon for Crafting Digital Solutions for Nature TourismLaajuus (5 cr)

Learning objectives

In this dynamic course, you will delve into the art of creating innovative digital concepts tailored to company-provided themes. The pre-module segment serves as a foundational stage, equipping you with theoretical knowledge essential for the upcoming Hackathon. The main thrust of development unfolds during an immersive Hackathon week, where you will develop new concepts within intense collaboration and creative exploration.

After the course the students
• Have experience of rapid concept development
• Know about the extended reality technologies
• Have experience of lean startup methodologies
• Developing concepts in multi-disciplinary teams

Contents

The central theme of this course is how extended reality technologies can enhance the virtual nature tourism, offering a platform for participants to channel their creativity towards this captivating realm. Throughout the course, you will be tasked with transforming conceptual ideas into tangible digital solutions, with a focus on harnessing the potential of immersive technologies to elevate the nature tourism experience.

The course includes 3 modules
1. Pre-module (theory) 1: Concept development (design thinking and lean startup methodologies)
2. Pre-module 2: Exploring opportunities with extended reality technologies (AR, VR)
3. Intensive week Hackathon in XR Center, Helsinki

Intensive week program:
Day 1-3 day: concept development
Day 4: presentation of new concepts for companies

Key words: Hackathon, new idea development, virtual nature, concept, virtual reality, augmented reality, extended reality, nature tourism

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No pre-requisites needed for this course.

We welcome individuals with a passion for swift idea generation and a willingness to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams.

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

• Independent work in an online learning environment (Moodle) with online learning content
• Multi disciplined team work
• Learning tasks
• Hackathon - from idea to concept development

Assessment criteria - grade 1

When the implementation type of the course is CONTACT, ONLINE or BLENDED it is required that the student is present during those teaching hours that are marked in the study schedule. If you are absent more than 25 %, your grade will be lowered by one. If you are absent more than 50 %, the course is failed.