Diseño de red social de aprendizaje e innovación para el fomento de la competitividad regional: estudio de caso de las relaciones universidad-empresa-estado en el área metropolitana de Bucaramanga

Abstract

This research work is part of the current perspective of education that offers new identities to learning when it is enriched by technological influence, wider social connections and innovation, and its relevance for the socio-economic development of a region. For this reason, counting on the fact that learning and innovation are the foundations of the new social and educational theories, the design of a social network model of learning and innovation that promotes cooperation among Universities, Corporations and the State is proposed to promote competitiveness in the Metropolitan Area of Bucaramanga. After evaluating the competitiveness indicators of this region and contrasting cooperation among Universities, Corporations and the State, the reduced number of strategies for generating learning and innovation are evident. Based upon a mixed methodological design (quantitative-qualitative), using interviews with the most relevant actors in the region linked to the issue of competitiveness, surveys to members of regional networks and the characterization of the dynamics of interaction through the analysis of social networks, it was possible to present a social network model with specific and well-defined strategies that will contribute to regional competitiveness generating learning and innovation. The proposal is made up of four main elements: General (frame of reference), structural components (from the theoretical), integrating components and operational strategies (from the methodological). The initiative provides innovative development in the search for relevance of learning scenarios in society, proposing a structured network tailored to the region and with actions of high relevance and coherence with the needs and characterization generated.