Active Learning Approach for Online Teaching of Engine Design Course

Abstract

Covid-19 has appealed to teachers around the world to adopt a new era of online teaching-learning methods instead of traditional teaching methods. It is a challenge for teachers to engage students in the learning process and measure outcomes with proper tools. The use of online platforms forced every teacher to redesign teaching strategies. A teacher has to think about online learning platforms and design instructional strategies. Different tools are available to make online learning interactive. The selection and application of tools is a skill of the individual teacher. In the present work, outcomes of the course Engine Design (ED) are mentioned. The course is taught online using the MS-Teams platform. During course delivery, various instructional strategies like, Games, quizzes, Discussion forums, Polls, etc. are used. Outcomes, of course, taught using an online platform and active learning tools (batch 2020-21) are measured using attainment of course outcomes CO’s and course end survey (CES). A combination of active learning techniques with online teaching is helpful to deliver the subject effectively. The CO attainment and CES indicate improvement in student communication, perspective thinking, design and modeling skills.