Shreekant W Shiralkar - IT Through Experiential Learning

Learning

Learn, Deploy and Adopt IT through Gamification

Shreekant W Shiralkar

IT through Experiential Learning

Shreekant W Shiralkar

Mumbai, Maharashtra

India

ISBN-13 (pbk): 978-1-4842-2420-5 ISBN-13 (electronic): 978-1-4842-2421-2 DOI 10.1007/978-1-4842-2421-2

Library of Congress Control Number: 2016959190

Copyright 2016 by Shreekant W Shiralkar

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About the Author .............................................................................. ix

Acknowledgments ............................................................................ xi

Preface ........................................................................................... xiii

Chapter 1: Introduction .................................................................. 1

Chapter 2: Aircraft Manufacturing Game ....................................... 7

Chapter 3: Bidding Game .............................................................. 17

Chapter 4: Blindfold Game ............................................................ 27

Chapter 5: Arrangement Game ..................................................... 41

Chapter 6: Treasure Hunt .............................................................. 51

Chapter 7: R2R Workshop ............................................................. 69

Chapter 8: Putting It All Together ................................................. 83

Index ................................................................................................ 97

About the Author .............................................................................. ix

Acknowledgments ............................................................................ xi

Preface ........................................................................................... xiii

Chapter 1: Introduction .................................................................. 1

Experiential Learning .............................................................................. 1

Experiential Learning in the IT World....................................................... 3

What to Expect..................................................................................... 4

Summary ................................................................................................. 5

Chapter 2: Aircraft Manufacturing Game ....................................... 7

Context: Understanding Impact and Bene ts of ERP ............................... 7

Aircraft Manufacturing Company Game ................................................ 10

Activity .................................................................................................................... 10

Required Materials ................................................................................................. 13

Execution ................................................................................................................ 14

Debrief .................................................................................................................... 14

Bene t Assessment ............................................................................... 16

Chapter 3: Bidding Game .............................................................. 17

Context: Collaborative Learning and Collective

Understanding of ERP............................................................................ 17

Bidding Game Design ............................................................................ 19

Preparation/Planning .............................................................................................. 20

Recommended Rules .............................................................................................. 21

CONTENTS

Execution ................................................................................................................ 21

Conclusion .............................................................................................................. 22