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Hemachandra Bhat ¹, J. Sujatha ¹, K. S. R. Mohan ¹, Geetha Prakash ²

Affiliations
1 Wipro Technologies, Electronics City, Bangalore, IN
2 PES Institute of Technology, Bangalore, IN

Abstract

This paper describes a collaborative model between industry and academia to implement project based learning effectively in engineering education. We have come up with a viable Learning Framework for the execution of projects in engineering institutions. This would help the faculty to plan and facilitate the projects for enhanced learning among the students. The proposed Learning Framework structure would help the students to acquire essential engineering attributes that includes deeper subject knowledge and much needed "industry-relevant experience" for them. Further, a collaborative model between industry and academia is proposed to bridge the gap between industry expectations and academic accomplishments. A pilot implementation of such collaborative model based learning framework is also presented here, and the experience has been very encouraging.

Keywords

Project Based Learning, Engineering Attributes, Learning Framework, Industry Academia Collaboration.

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M. K. Prasanna Kumar ¹, Soniya Agrawal ², Hemachandra Bhat ³

Affiliations
1 Department of Telecommunication, BMSCE, Bangalore, IN
2 Department of Electrical and Electronics, BMSCE, Bangalore, IN
3 Wipro Technologies, Bangalore, IN

Abstract

The objective of this paper is to present the effectiveness of Project Based Learning incorporating the development of student's soft skills like communication and team work as well as technical or professional competences such as deep thinking and learning. A case study in the form of one month value added course on Project based learning using Unified Technology Learning Platform (UTLP) for Electrical cluster students is implemented. The learning outcome of the student is evaluated at regular intervals during the course. These outcomes are driven by institution's vision of the knowledge and skills that students need to acquire in order to be independent and a life long learner. This paper shows how project based learning can be used to facilitate for the production of qualified and well prepared professionals. This paper also presents an approach for the project assessment used to make the learning outcomes effectively.

Keywords

Outcome Based Education (OBE), Unified Technology Learning Platform (UTLP), Project Based Learning (PBL), Indusry Institute Interaction.

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