The current study discusses a 'Say What, Steve' activity designed to engage undergraduate students majoring in Computational Sciences in coming up with meaningful questions based on a motivational lecture given by the late Steve Jobs to MIT students thirty years ago. This teaching method aims to inspire students to generate insightful questions pertinent to their academic and professional endeavors, to ultimately help them enhance their reflective inquiry skills. Jobs’ lecture was not used in educational settings, making it a fresh and potentially inspiring resource for students to develop their cognitive inquisitiveness, passion for computer science, and desire to create a substantial impact in their field. Undergraduate students pursuing a degree in Computational Sciences were tasked with viewing Steve Jobs' pitch, which lasted approximately for 1.5 hours. They were then instructed to compile a set of inquiries they would ask Steve Jobs if given the opportunity. Following the completion of the activity, a survey was conducted through the mentimeter software (www.mentimeter.com) to collect the students' evaluation of the assignment and to gauge their perception. This activity not only challenged students to critically analyze Jobs' original ideas, but also allowed them to demonstrate their reflective inquiry skills by crafting clever and meaningful questions. The manuscript emphasizes the importance of inventive pedagogical methods, such as the introduction of well-known figures like Steve Jobs and the promotion of open-ended questioning, establishing a conducive environment that fosters intellectual curiosity. This in turn, enhances students' academic performance and personal growth.

Authors:
Rym Ghimouz, Zayed University, United Arab Emirates
Giancarlo Nannini Escher, Anhembi Morumbi University, Brazil
Renata Aparecida Miyabara, Uninovafapi University Centre, Brazil
Ovidiu Constantin Baltatu, Uninovafapi University Centre, Brazil
Luciana A. Campos, Anhembi Morumbi University, Brazil

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Professor Luciana A. Campos is a University Professor/Principal Lecturer at Anhembi Morumbi University in Brazil

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