Driving Innovation and Growth: How Businesses Leverage Excelerate’s Experiential Learners
Experiential learning differs from conventional approaches as learners are involved or actively engaged in learning. Experiential learning occurs not only by nature walks but also by simulations, gamification, internships, and lab experiments.
Experiential learner gains the advantage of reflecting on the experiences and improving the learning outcome. Experiential learning provides opportunities for involvement in teamwork, which in turn improves collaboration and communication skills. Experiential learning is personalized and self-directed learning. Such learning gives autonomy and ownership of learning. It also leads to intrinsic motivation
Experiential learning differs from conventional approaches as learners are involved or actively engaged in learning. Experiential learning occurs not only by nature walks but also by simulations, gamification, internships, and lab experiments.
Experiential learner gains the advantage of reflecting on the experiences and improving the learning outcome. Experiential learning provides opportunities for involvement in teamwork, which in turn improves collaboration and communication skills. Experiential learning is personalized and self-directed learning. Such learning gives autonomy and ownership of learning. It also leads to intrinsic motivation
Let's understand how Excelerate, the experiential learning platform, is leveraged by businesses for innovation and growth.
Virtual Internship
This is a four-week project undertaken by students in an organization mentored by the Excelerate team. The Excelerate partner employers share problem statements or business challenges for which they require assistance. Virtual internships are mutually beneficial for employers and students. Companies get innovative minds to work on projects, while learners get the experience and exposure to build a successful career. Learners will be involved in the development and implementation of strategies based on research. They go through the planning, content creation, or problem-solving phase mentored by experts.
Experiential learning at Excelerate is also offered through competitions, masterclasses, events, and courses.
Competitions
Excelerate Competitions help test the skills of students in art, writing, technology, and gamification. It helps them showcase their talents and bring out the best in them.
Excelerate Masterclasses
Knowledge and skills in various domains can be strengthened by attending the masterclasses conducted by experts of Excelerate. They provide hands-on learning, helping refine skills and the ability to take up challenging tasks in industry.
Events
Excelerate events are interactive and engaging, helping learners develop new skills and competencies. Webinars, workshops, and seminars are conducted with the active involvement of industry experts. It helps learners in their personal and professional growth.
Courses
Short-term courses meant for skilling, reskilling, and upskilling offer a great pathway to professional development for learners. Since it is provided in asynchronous mode, learners can learn at their pace and convenient time. It is aligned with the development of 21st-century skills vital for sustainable career growth.
Excelerate is an online experiential learning platform, Your Gateway to 21st-Century skills & experience, that helps bridge the knowledge and skills gap among learners and provides talented professionals to industry to help them retain their innovative edge.
Get in touch with us at www.4excelerate.org to learn about how Excelerate helps businesses in their innovation and growth journey.