Developing entrepreneurial abilities with ICT and technical presentations

Abstract

The paper attempts to make a case for how students' entrepreneurial skills could be improved effectively by improving their ability to put together technical presentations on complex topics, by using a variety of ICT tools. This paper discussed a graduate-level English language learning course offered in a technical university in Japan where 13 students presented on a variety of technical topics to persuade, demonstrate and explain procedures related to technology or technical matters, including their own skillset in getting job in the technology market. Based on specific guidance including assignment instructions, peer-review, in-class interactions, and instant feedback, students developed skills that could be used in a workplace context to showcase important concepts and data. The course further makes a case for allowing students more formal opportunities for technical presentations and use of ICT, that are likely to increase their confidence levels, think about complex constructs, take decisions, and represent information reasonably well in a text-graphics visual environment.