Learning by competing and competing by learning: Experience from the e-Yantra Robotics Competition

Krithivasan, Saraswathi; Shandilya, S.; Arya, Kavi; Lala, K.; Manavar, P.; Patii, S.; Jain, Sapna

doi:10.1109/fie.2014.7044136

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“…In this paper we describe the methodology used in the 6th edition of eYRC, eYRC-2017 where we experimented with a Theme (projects abstracted into rulebooks) involving an advanced topic -3D Designing and interfacing with sensors and actuators. We demonstrate that the learning outcomes are consistent with our previous studies [1]. We infer that even 3D designing to create a working model can be effectively learnt in a competition mode through PBL.…”

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“…Competition is an effective way for students to learn topics in embedded systems and robotics. e-Yantra uses Project Based Learning (PBL) methodology in eYRC where students learn while competing and compete while learning [1]. We have discussed the eYRC model in detail [2] and emphasized the need for such hands-on learning in promulgating engineering education to a large number of students across the country at the undergraduate level [3].…”

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Learning While Competing - 3D Modeling & Design

Karia

Bessariya

Lala

et al. 2018

2018 IEEE Tenth International Conference on Technology for Education (T4E)

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The e-Yantra project at IIT Bombay conducts an online competition, e-Yantra Robotics Competition (eYRC) which uses a Project Based Learning (PBL) methodology to train students to implement a robotics project in a step-by-step manner over a five month period. Participation is absolutely free. The competition provides all resources -robot, accessories, and a problem statement -to a participating team. If selected for the finals, e-Yantra pays for them to come to the finals at IIT Bombay. This makes the competition accessible to resource-poor student teams. In this paper we describe the methodology used in the 6th edition of eYRC, eYRC-2017 where we experimented with a Theme (projects abstracted into rulebooks) involving an advanced topic -3D Designing and interfacing with sensors and actuators. We demonstrate that the learning outcomes are consistent with our previous studies [1]. We infer that even 3D designing to create a working model can be effectively learnt in a competition mode through PBL.

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Learning While Competing - 3D Modeling & Design

Karia

Bessariya

Lala

et al. 2018

2018 IEEE Tenth International Conference on Technology for Education (T4E)

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“…Estos sistemas son convenientes para orientar al estudiante en los temas a tomar en consideración cuando deben solucionar un problema planteado. Además, ayuda en la comunicación entre estudiantes y el profesor ( Krithivasan et al, 2014). La implementación siguió un esquema parecido al de González, Ferreira y Barranco ( 2018), donde se utilizó la plataforma Moodle 3.0, la cual es la herramienta que proporciona la universidad.…”

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Implementación del uso de la Radio Definida por Software como nuevo recurso didáctico para el diseño aplicado en Ingeniería Telemática a partir del Aprendizaje Basado en Problemas

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2019

Cuad. pedagog. univ. (En línea)

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La educación en ingeniería debe ir a la par con las herramientas que se utilizan en la industria. Se deben elegir recursos y metodologías que promuevan aprendizajes activos que ayuden a desarrollar las competencias específicas requeridas en el mercado laboral. Este artículo documenta el desarrollo de un plan de implementación para el cambio al uso de software para el diseño de sistemas de comunicación, en el cual se pudo re-enfocar las actividades de laboratorio, concentrándose en el desarrollo de las competencias específicas relacionadas al diseño de sistemas de comunicación a partir de las estrategias del Aprendizaje Basado en Problemas. El estudio responde a la metodología de investigación-acción. Se puede observar que la metodología de enseñanza-aprendizaje utilizada en conjunto con el recurso didáctico tuvo un impacto directo en el mejoramiento de la capacidad de solución de problemas de los estudiantes y el mejoramiento en el desempeño de sus diseños. Estos cambios han aumentado la motivación en las tareas encomendadas y, además, permiten una transferencia de las habilidades adquiridas al ámbito laboral de acuerdo a los objetivos del aprendizaje de las competencias propias de la carrera.

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“…Each task is a milestone in the project life cycle as illustrated in Table 1. The methodology followed is similar to the one used in the e-Yantra Robotics Competition (eYRC) [11]. For each task, a template is provided which is filled by the team members.…”

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“…We collected feedback from the teachers, reviewed student projects, and provided them with an update on eLSI follow-up activities. b.e-Yantra Symposium (eYS): As a follow up activity for eLSI, we conducted the e-Yantra Symposium (eYS-2014) on April [10][11]2014. This symposium provides a platform for eLSI colleges to share best practices, discuss research ideas and student projects in the area of embedded systems and robotics.…”

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e-Yantra lab setup initiative: Sustainable knowledge creation and scalable infrastructure creation at engineering colleges

Krithivasan

Lala

Arya

et al. 2014

2014 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE) Proceedings

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Embedded systems and Robotics are subjects that involve multi-disciplinary approaches to problem solving with an emphasis on hands-on experiments. Due to lack of infrastructure -robotics labs to execute projects, or trained teachers to mentor projects -engineering students in India do not get the benefits of hands-on experience. e-Yantra Lab Setup Initiative is designed as a scalable and sustainable approach that addresses infrastructure creation and teacher training to create an ecosystem at colleges to impart effective engineering education. In this paper, we discuss the three-pronged approach used in eLSI to: train a team of four teachers from each college and enable setting up of a robotics lab at each college. Analysis of feedback received from 64 teachers who participated in the pilot: (i) after the two-day workshop, (ii) at the end of e-Yantra Robotics Teacher Competition, (iii) during a visit to labs post lab inaugurations, and (iv) during a symposium held a year later for sharing and showcasing projects implemented in their robotics labs -shows that eLSI is effective in sustainable knowledge creation. The model used to establish robotics labs at 35 colleges across five regions of India in the current phase proves the scalability of the model.

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Learning by competing and competing by learning: Experience from the e-Yantra Robotics Competition

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Learning While Competing - 3D Modeling & Design

Learning While Competing - 3D Modeling & Design

Implementación del uso de la Radio Definida por Software como nuevo recurso didáctico para el diseño aplicado en Ingeniería Telemática a partir del Aprendizaje Basado en Problemas

e-Yantra lab setup initiative: Sustainable knowledge creation and scalable infrastructure creation at engineering colleges

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