Education Philosophy - Emphasizes motivation over grades in learning [1] - Views mistakes as opportunities for growth, not failures [1] - Advocates for valuing the learning process over solely the outcome [1] - Promotes curiosity and trust between teachers and students [1] - Criticizes a system that penalizes errors and stifles creativity [1] Professor's Background - David López, a professor with 35 years of teaching experience at UPC (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya) [1] - Professor in the Department of Computer Architecture at the Barcelona School of Informatics at UPC [1] - Has combined research in education with teaching innovation for over three decades [1] - Former director of the Institute of Educational Sciences at UPC [1] - Instrumental in creating the first doctoral program in Engineering, Science, and Technology Education in Spain and one of the first in Europe at UPC [1] - Awarded the AENUI Prize for Quality and Teaching Innovation, the UPC Prize for Quality in University Teaching, the Jaume Vicens Vives Distinction, and the Ramon Llull Prize from SCIE–BBVA Foundation for his research and education career [1] Key Advocacy - Advocates for transmitting ethics, sustainability, and critical thinking in technology education, beyond just teaching code [1] - Believes education should be a dialogue, not a monologue [1] - Aims to inspire and empower individuals through education to drive social change [1]