The Experiential Edge

Guest: Jean Beauchemin

Summary

This episode explores how experiential learning transforms student engagement and thinking skills in business education. Guest Jean Beauchemin shares practical classroom strategies, the impact of media consumption on learners, and the importance of real-world connections.

Keywords

experiential learning, business education, student engagement, active learning, local businesses, teaching strategies, cognitive load, industry connections, student success, teaching innovation

Key topics

• Impact of media consumption on students
• Strategies for experiential learning in business education
• Connecting classroom concepts to real-world scenarios

Takeaways

• Experiential learning turns passive consumption into active thinking.
• Building trust and rapport with students reduces barriers to learning.
• Local business visits create meaningful, real-world learning experiences.
• Incorporating current news articles enhances engagement and relevance.
• Connecting concepts across disciplines fosters deeper understanding.

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Summary

In this episode, William Gaddy discusses how designing and playing board games can enhance experiential learning in business education. He shares insights on integrating game design into classroom activities to develop systems thinking, decision-making, and social awareness.

Key topics

• Board games as educational tools
• Game design and systems thinking
• Student engagement through play
• Iterative design process in education
• Social and ethical themes in game design

Takeaways

• Board games simplify complex systems, making them easier to understand.
• Designing a game requires selecting key variables that explain the system.
• Creating a game involves integrating design thinking and system thinking.
• Students learn better when they create and redesign games, fostering ownership.
• Games can reveal social issues and ethical considerations not easily discussed otherwise.

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This episode explores how post-secondary instructors can leverage campus resources like makerspaces and innovation labs to create experiential learning opportunities. Guests Patrick Charlton and Matthew Jerabik share practical examples of integrating external spaces into coursework to enhance student engagement and real-world skills.

Keywords

experiential learning, makerspace, innovation labs, higher education, student engagement, resource collaboration, product development, campus resources, teaching strategies

Key topics

• Leveraging campus resources for experiential learning
• Collaboration between faculty and innovation teams
• Using sprint methodology for project-based activities

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Experiential Learning in Higher Ed

01:26 Guests and Their Roles in Innovation and Education

02:12 Patrick Charlton on Using External Resources in Class

03:01 The Praxar Video Game Marketing Simulation

03:18 Adding External Resources: Guest Speakers and Projects

04:04 The Role of Collaboration and Breaking Silos

05:34 The Innovation Space and Makerspace Overview

06:06 Identifying Underutilized Campus Resources

08:20 Applying Sprint Methodology to Classroom Activities

11:02 Creating Prototypes with Laser Cutters

12:23 Transferable Skills and Student Engagement

13:37 The Impact of Hands-On Projects on Learning

15:27 The Power of Real-World Prototyping

18:35 Formalizing Experiential Activities in Curriculum

19:02 Building a Supportive Campus Ecosystem

21:29 Advice for Instructors to Innovate Today

23:51 The Future of Experiential Learning in Higher Education

24:30 Closing Remarks and Resources

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