Towards a learning experience platform for lifelong learning
Summary of the project
The project has been focused on the development and implementation of a Learning Experience Platform (LXP) designed for professional learners seeking expertise in intelligent lighting design. This collaborative initiative from innovationSpace and the Intelligent Lighting Institute (ILI) at TU/e integrates education from a range of disciplines, including Applied Physics, the Built Environment, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering & Innovation Science, and Mathematics & Computer Science. The project's objective is to align with TU/e's commitment to life-long learning by developing a system that enables learners to assess their knowledge, register for courses, and receive personalised and modularised educational experiences through a combination of individual and joint learning tracks. The tracks have been devised with the intention of providing flexible and accessible learning opportunities, including a digital adaptive learning environment and practical, interdisciplinary challenges that culminate in the development of prototypes. The initiative aims to pilot and evaluate this model with a view to promoting modular education, personal learning paths and thematic learning lines, thereby contributing to the broader educational flexibility at TU/e.
Aim of the project
The project has sought to pilot a Learning Experience Platform (LXP) designed specifically for the lighting industry. This has been intended based on the need of professionals in this field who look for access to continuous knowledge refreshment and upskilling, given the rapid pace of technological advancement. The principal objectives are to assess the efficacy of the platform in facilitating modular and personalised learning for lighting professionals based on existing TU/e courses and to enhance the visibility and impact of TU/e's knowledge in intelligent lighting. The anticipated outcomes include the creation and testing of new educational content, the piloting of the complete process of professional education, and the generation of a comprehensive evaluation to inform future implementations. Furthermore, the project intends to disseminate the developed content for use by the general student population and establish a foundation for a modular route to becoming a lighting expert. The project design employs a design thinking approach, which entails iterative cycles of prototyping, testing, and evaluation. This ensures that the project is continuously improved and adapted. In conclusion, the project's objective is to pioneer novel approaches to professional education in the field of lighting. It aspires to offer invaluable insights and experiences that can be integrated into the existing Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes at TU/e.
Results and learnings
This project is still ongoing. Initial results are that we:
- conducted interviews with a wide variety of experts in lighting industry to create a needs analysis
- formulated a comprehensive list of functional and non-functional requirements
- are working on creating a competency and didactical framework
- went from a long-list of potential LXP’s (> 160) to scheduling demo’s with 4 short-listed LXP-companies and will be choosing one LXP soon
- are recording the first video’s with lecturers
- will start with three pilot modules in Q1 2025
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