Experiential Learning in Virtual Mode An experiment at WILP, BITS-Pilani Prof. Venkataraman, Associate Professor, BITS-Pilani, WILP
Experiential Learning in Virtual ModeAn experiment at WILP, BITS-Pilani
Prof. Venkataraman, Associate Professor, BITS-Pilani, WILP
The ChallengeFirst & higher degree programs for working professionals.
Learning integrated with work.
At par with BITS campus programs in quality & rigour.
Offered over brick & mortar and virtual modes.
Can we offer experiential
learning for a technology program on a virtual mode?
Transfer of Experiential Knowledge
1. Active observation
2. Assisted attempt
3. Experimentation
4. Guided practice
Nonaka, Ikujiro; Takeuchi, Hirotaka (1995), The knowledge creating company: how Japanese companies create the dynamics of innovation, New York: Oxford University Press, p. 284, ISBN 978-0-19-509269-1
Lab DeploymentTutorial
2hAssisted Practice
8hExperiment
2h
Results - Academic
Mechanical Technology
Manufacturing Processes Headers
152 337 Total students registered for the course
132 262 Students participated in the lab
132 200 Students securing perfect score
- 62 Students clearing the lab without a perfect score
100% 100% Percentage of students achieving the learning outcome
Results - Engagement (worst case)
Header Below average Average Above
average
Technical learning 4.8% 3.6% 91.6%
Technical support 4.8% 1.2% 94.0%
Overall experience 4.8% 3.6% 91.6%
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