Abstract
The digital age demands a transformative approach for entrepreneurship education, one that foster adaptability, creativity and innovation, this paper explores innovative pedagogies that redefine entrepreneurship education, preparing students for success in a rapidly changing world, examining the cutting-edge methods such as gamification, simulation, micro-learning, and project-based learning which emphasize experiential learning, collaboration and digital literacy. this research highlights the effectiveness of these approaches in developing entrepreneurship mindset, skills, and competences. this also discusses the integration of emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, adaptive learning, gamification, and IOT enabling immersive and interactive learning experiences. The findings of this study provide insights for educators and policymakers seeking a create new generation of entrepreneurs equipped to thrive in the digital economy. by embracing innovative pedagogies, which will unlock the full potential of entrepreneurship education, driving innovation economic growth, and societal impact. The findings indicated that creativity and critical thinking skills are required for effective integration of technology into entrepreneurship education with mean and percentages of skills of 53.58% which is the most important skill needed for entrepreneurship education followed by Creativity (39.83%) while Communication has the lowest importance (6.58%). concluded that critical thinking and creativity are essential for entrepreneurship education in our schools. Additionally, it also found that Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality are emerging technologies that enhances the integration, with 45.67% is the most effective emerging technology in enhancing entrepreneurial mindsets and skills, followed by Augmented Reality (39.25%) while Blockchain Technology (15.08%) is the least effective emerging technology in enhancing entrepreneurial mindset and skills. The research highlights the importance of developing a digital-age entrepreneurship education framework to prepare future entrepreneurs for an evolving business landscape.
Keywords
- Emerging Technology
- Innovative Pedagogy
- Entrepreneurship Education
- Digital Age