Experiential Learning in Introducing Information Systems

Introducing new knowledge with certain depth such as “Information Systems” to pre-university level has always been challenging. Majority of the students came from pure sciences background, and there are some among them with IT sciences in SPM yet still have limited exposure to the ICT field. To tackle this issue, experiential learning was implemented. The students undergo a series of activities for them to experience the workflow of a System Analyst before facing the assessment for this learning unit. A System Analyst expertise and specialize in Information Systems building and designing

Empowering Social Innovators through Collaborative and Experiential Learning

Educating social innovators in higher education is of great importance as many societal challenges exist. This study combines experiential learning with ICT tools to provide students with the needed competences and experiences to solve societal challenges. We employ this approach in an innovative course, named Experts in Teamwork (EiT), which follows the experiential learning cycle. The participants of this study are undergraduate students interested to learn how they can solve societal challenges. Specifically, 26 students with various background and nationalities participated. A collaborative platform was developed that supports teamwork and cooperation, as well as the social innovation process. The findings show that this approach can influence positively learning outcomes and increase students’ engagement and motivation with both social innovation and the learning process. Also, students’ creativity was increased leading to the development of better solutions. The overall outcomes contribute to theoretical and practical development, to allow educators to take appropriate measures to enhance students’ learning experience and foster social innovation through ICT