International Journal of
Information and Education Technology

Abstract

The program of Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering at the Universidad Industrial de Santander (Colombia) has been developing projects of pedagogical innovation led by professors and students as a product of its Strategic Focus in search of its consolidation to be the most important program of Engineering in Colombia. This particular plan is described and analyzed in this article based on its content, form and level of impact. The purpose of making this study has determined the most useful and effective academic methodologies that help to define strategic approaches oriented to make adequate decisions for the improvement of the future performance of its former students. The findings show that the pedagogical strategies that favor the autonomous learning and facilitate the processes of a meaningful and cooperative learning are: 1) case methodology, 2) playful activities in the classrooms (ludic), and 3) laboratories; Strategies which are being applied transversely by using Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in order to develop the skills required by the working environment of the future Industrial Engineers.