Project-Based Learning and Collaboration: The Next Stage of Engineering Education
Teachers are creating a new kind of classroom by utilizing cutting-edge solutions, customized learning resources and an active online community of experts.
From CATIA V5 to 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA - A New Era in Engineering Education
Watch the webinar replay: an opportunity to explore why and how you can transition from CATIA V5 to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, equipping students with the skills needed in today’s evolving industry.
The 21st Century Needs a New Kind of Education Experience
The world is becoming multidisciplinary. With products evolving to become more sustainable and circular, companies are now investing in technologies and solutions to speed up products' time-to-market, reduce costly prototypes and improve material usage. It’s no wonder that industries are on the hunt for skilled engineers who can work in a collaborative environment.
As the real world becomes more complex and multifaceted, our engineering knowledge and expertise can no longer be ‘sufficient’ or ‘good enough.’ It's a bold new world that requires a new generation of interdisciplinary engineers ready to break the mold.
But are our students well-equipped for the challenge?
At present, the numbers are asking for more to be done. In the US, 53% of employers struggle to find the right talent, and 61% of graduates say they need to develop or strengthen their digital skills.1 Meanwhile, only 1 in 10 of India's engineering graduates are expected to land a job.2 Things are equally as concerning in the EU, with more than 75% of companies reporting difficulties getting workers with the appropriate skill set.3
But herein lies the potential for change. Teachers can shift the status quo and create a new kind of classroom. With Dassault Systèmes' Education Experience and 3DEXPERIENCE® CATIA, teachers can transform their processes into a new, industry-realistic learning environment that pushes students to think outside the box.
Intrigued? Let’s take a peek into what’s possible.
A New Kind of Engineering Classroom
Part 1: Real-Time Learning
Theories alone aren't going to cut it. Teachers trying to keep their students engaged want something more immersive. There's a shortcut for that — an engineering platform that brings the industry’s cutting-edge technology and best practices straight into the classroom in real time. Thanks to the virtual twin and 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA, students get a front-row seat at the future of engineering — and experience how the industry really works.
Part 2: Customized Education
Teachers barely have the time or the resources to keep their courses, lesson plans and capstone projects up-to-date. So why not get a helping hand in creating the learning materials? With our Education Experience, teachers can rapidly tap into the collective intelligence of engineers and experts to create their own customized learning plans and deliver future-proof education to their students.
Part 3: Global Collaboration
The teaching experience isn't just about lesson plans and projects. It's about project-based learning (PBL) — working together across disciplines while acquiring hands-on knowledge beyond the activities taught in class. Thanks to our Education Experience, this collaboration is possible on a scale and speed never seen before through a global online community of industry leaders, peers and experts discussing and sharing industry best practices.
With 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA, the virtual twin (that provides a digital replica of the real world) and our new Education Experience, teachers can quickly and efficiently incorporate industry best practices and knowledge into the classroom. They are now fully equipped to shape the next generation of game-changers — and a new generation of multidisciplinary engineers ready to take on an increasingly complex future.
How Teachers Can Develop Tomorrow’s Game-Changers
With our new Education Experience, supported by the virtual twin technology, teachers are creating a new classroom — and a new generation of multidisciplinary engineers ready to take on an increasingly complex future.
A New Education Experience with Dassault Systèmes and 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA: Frequently Asked Questions
References
1 "Artificial Intelligence Enters the Workforce: Cengage Group’s 2023 Employability Report Exposes New Hiring Trends, Shaky Graduate Confidence" by Cengage (July 2023)
2 "Just 1 in 10 engg grads to land a job" by The Times of India (December 2023)
3 "Towards 2023: the European Year of Skills" by the European Union (November 2022)
New Classrooms in Action
Some of the world's most visionary learning institutions are reaping the benefits of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. Discover how teachers and students are working together to realize a better tomorrow.
SIGMA Clermont
Throughout their studies, students at SIGMA Clermont are trained to use the industry's leading tools and techniques, developing the essential skills and know-how to meet the scientific challenges of today and tomorrow.
RMIT Australia
The partnership between RMIT and Dassault Systèmes continues to grow. The 3DEXPERIENCE platform equips students with industry-ready skills and opportunities for employability across 11 different industries.
Aso Architecture & Design College
To prepare students for an increasingly complex and multidisciplinary world, Aso Architecture & Design College implemented the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to deliver industry-defining innovations into the classroom.
ISAE-SUPAERO
ISAE-SUPAERO is the world leader in higher education in aerospace engineering. It trains the best engineers and scientific officers based on three pillars: Teaching, research and innovation.
HORYZN
This student project at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) looks at using drones to deliver defibrillators faster than an ambulance in emergencies. With the 3DEXPERIENCE platform on the cloud, students were able to centralize all aspects of its fixed-wing drone, resulting in improved collaboration and eliminating the need for physical prototypes.
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