Faculty Initiatives In Teaching - Learning
Innovative activities help keep students engaged, increase their interest in studying, and improve their learning and comprehension. At NICM-SJPI, faculty members employ a variety of innovative pedagogical activities to achieve these goals. This blog provides a summary of some of these activities, including role-playing, storytelling, simulations, projects, debates, and management games. We encourage readers to utilize these activities in their own teaching and to share any comments or suggestions for improvement. This peer-to-peer exchange will further enhance the learning experience for everyone involved.
Finance
Activity: Group Discussion on Cash Flow
Subject: Corporate Restructuring and Valuations
Developed by: Dr. Jigna Trivedi
Students are asked to bring the financial statement of the company of their choice. They must carry the balance sheet, profit and loss account, and the cash flow statement of the company. Based on the theoretical discussion on the different types of cash flow, they are asked to compute the cash flow using the Earnings Before Interest, Depreciation, Tax and Amortization Approach, Cash Flow from Operations, Free Cash Flow, Free Cash Flow to Equity Holders, Free Cash Flow to the Firm, Free Cash Flow to the Levered Firm and Free Cash Flow the Unlevered Firm. Students are not only asked to compute the variety of the cash flows but also asked to ponder on the difference in the cash flows. The students are asked to decide the value of the firm based on the different types of cash flows. They are also questioned to identify the method of valuation, based on the cash flow, which provides the highest value to the company.
Activity : Usage of Advance Financial Function
Subject: Financial Planning & Taxation
Developed by: Dr. Jigna Trivedi
The students were provided the situational sums in advance in the form of a printout. They were made to sit in the computer lab and first, the basic concepts of the Time Value of money were explained on the board with the time-line approach.
Sums based on the Future Value of a Single Amount, Present Value of One-Time Investment, Implied Rate of Return, Number of Periods, Real Rate of Return, and Annuity were taught using Excel. Students were acquainted with the FV, NPER, and PMT functions, and what to feed in the Type field.
Activity: Options Trading Strategies in Excel.
Subject: Financial Derivatives
Developed by: Dr. Jigna Trivedi
The students were provided with hypothetical data on the stock price and strike price. The premium amount was also provided in advance, to compute the net pay-off for the buyer of the option and the writer of the option. The strategies discussed were Covered Call, Protective Put, Bull Call Spread, Bear Call Spread etc. For each strategy students were asked to use the same data of the stock price and the strike price. The premium amount was slightly changed according to the strategy. All the data was asked to be fed into the Excel. Students were acquainted with the Pay-off matrix of the option buyer and the option writer. The pay-off matrix was shown in a tabular format and also in the form of a graph.
Activity : Story Telling – Story of Aryagram-Keshav Gaushala
Subject: Management Accounting
Developed by: Dr. Jigna Trivedi
This is the story of Aryagram-Keshav Gaushala, based at Randheja, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The gaushala was running on an interdependency model of Ayurveda and Indian Cow. Along with gaushala, it had a hospital and store It offered ‘Panchkarma’ treatment to the patients in which it was using ghee. Moreover, it had a retail outlet, for selling ‘Panchgavya’ products. The ‘Vaidya’ (ayurvedic doctor) demanded the oldest ghee when they were providing ‘Panchkarma’ treatments. The sales executive at the retail outlet demanded the latest ghee for selling the same to the visitors. Gaushala wanted to devise a method of segregating the ghee exclusively for stores and hospitals. It also wanted to keep a proper record of the issue of ghee bottles to the hospital and stores, because it created a lot of confusion, in the physical separation of bottles for different purposes.
Activity: Case study on IRM different insurance product
Subject: Insurance and Risk Management
Developed by: Dr. Urvi Amin
Priya, a 35-year-old software engineer in Bangalore, invested in a high-premium ULIP with an annual premium exceeding INR 2.5 lakh. In 2021, the Indian government removed tax exemptions for such ULIPs, affecting Priya's tax documents and prompting a re-evaluation of her tax planning strategy. She consulted a financial advisor who suggested reviewing her ULIP policy, exploring alternative tax-efficient investments, and seeking advice from a tax advisor. Priya decided to maintain her ULIP investment while diversifying her portfolio with other tax-efficient instruments like PPF and ELSS. This case highlights the importance of regular financial planning and staying informed about tax regulations.
Activity : Case study on Banking
Subject: Banking
Developed by: Dr. Urvi Amin
The case features Anya Singh, an entrepreneur torn between traditional banking's personal touch and digital banking's convenience. Anya's dilemma highlights the changing banking landscape, with shifting preferences towards digital solutions, concerns about data privacy, and the need for financial inclusion. Analysis poses questions about the adaptability of traditional banks, building trust in FinTech, and the role of hybrid models. Discussion points include the sources of trust in financial institutions, fostering human connection in digital platforms, and promoting financial literacy for navigating digital banking.
Activity: Activity based learning
Subject: Security Analysis and Portfolio Management (SAPM)
Developed by: Dr. Janvi Joshi
Faculty will Organize trading competitions where students can apply technical analysis to make investment decisions. This is simulation-based activity where group of students articulated as speculators in the stock market.
Activity: Retirement Planning Skit
Subject: Financial Planning and Taxation
Developed by: Dr. Priyanka Batra
In the introductory phase lasting 5 minutes, emphasized the significance of retirement planning and introduced the financial instruments associated with it. Following this, allocated roles to students representing specific retirement schemes or concepts and provided them with relevant information for a 10-minute research period. Subsequently, allocated 15 minutes for collaborative script development, urging creativity and the inclusion of real-life scenarios in the skit. The 10-minute skit performance covered topics such as EPF, PPF, Senior Citizen’s Saving Scheme, Insurance Policy for Retirement, NPS, Superannuation Fund, Gratuity, Post-retirement counselling, and Reverse Mortgage, utilizing visual aids and props for clarity. A 5-minute Q&A session allows students to engage in discussions about key features, benefits, and tax implications. Concluded with a 5-minute reflection session, where students shared insights gained and emphasized the importance of early financial planning for retirement. The overall outcome was to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of retirement schemes, financial planning, and taxation in an engaging and memorable manner, fostering active participation and communication skills.
Activity: Decoding MNC Giants
Subject: International Finance
Developed by: Dr. Heena Joshi
This activity aims to help students understand how big MNC companies from around the world work. Each group of 6 to 7 students will be given a random top MNC to study.
They have two weeks to create a poster about the company (4ft*6ft) based on the variousguidelines given to them for this activity. After that, they will present their poster, and the best poster presenting group will receive certificates.
Activity: Dream Calculation
Subject: Corporate Finance
Developed by: Dr. Heena Joshi
This activity is aimed to guide the students in financial decision-making through envisioning, planning, and explaining crucial concepts of financial decision-making future value, present value, compounding etc.
Steps
- Goal Setting: Envision life in 5-10 years, listing specific dreams.
- Asset Valuation: Research current market values using the internet.
- Inflation Accounting: Understand inflation' s impact on future values. Calculate inflated values with a hypothetical inflation rate.
- Lumpsum Investment: Calculate present value for future dreams with a hypothetical interest rate.
- Monthly Saving (Annuity): Introduce annuity concept, calculating monthly savings with a hypothetical interest rate to achieve dreams.
Marketing
Activity: ‘Designing 1 digital marketing campaign for a selected brand’
Subject: Digital and Social Media Marketing
Developed by: Dr. Krunal Joshi
Groups containing 5 students each shall select a brand and do a thorough analysis of the brand and its competitors’ digital marketing strategy over the past few months. Based and the analysis, the groups will be required to design at least 1 digital marketing campaign for the brand with necessary justification for all the major elements of the campaign. The students make a presentation in front of the class on the designed campaign and the justification.
Activity: A debate on ‘Do marketers create needs or needs pre-exist?’
Subject: Marketing Management
Developed by: Dr. Krunal Joshi
The faculty virtually divides the class in to two parts, viz. (a) a group of students who believe that marketers create needs and (b) a group of students who believe that marketers do not create needs as needs pre-exist. Then the students are given a time of about 15 minutes to discuss among themselves and make their points for the debate. After that the class is open for discussion. Towards the end of the discussion the faculty summarizes the important points of each size, by connecting the dots in the arguments wherever necessary. This way students understand that why we tend to mis-understand that marketers create needs whereas in reality needs pre-exist and they are not created. At best, marketers help the consumers uncover the underlying needs that they themselves may not realize.
Activity: A task on ‘Designing brand elements for a proposed new brand’
Subject: Product and Brand Management
Developed by: Dr. Krunal Joshi
Groups containing 5 students each shall select a brand and do a thorough analysis of the brand and its competitors’ various brand elements in relations to the brand’s overall positioning strategy. Based and the analysis, the groups will be required to develop brand elements for a hypothetical brand in the same industry / product / category, with necessary justification for all the elements so developed. The students make a presentation in front of the class on the designed campaign and the justification.
Activity: Role Play on Personal Selling
Subject: Sales and Distribution Management
Developed by: Dr. Krunal Joshi
A group of 2 students is given the task of enacting a sales call situation in class, where one acts as a prospective customer and the other acts at a sales person. The whole role-play is enacted in front of the class, with other students being the audience. The objective is to help the audience (other students of the class) critically evaluate each aspect of the sales call (process) that was enacted, and in that process learn.
Activity: Analyzing service provider advertisement
Subject: Service Marketing
Developed by: Prof. Vrushabh Solanki
A group of two students have to select one service provider company. Each group should research and find four to five distinct advertisements or promotional materials from the chosen service provider. These can include TV commercials, online ads, print ads, social media campaigns, and any other promotional materials. Then after students have to identify various aspects of advertisement such as target audience, message and value proposition, branding etc. Then groups have to present the findings verbally with the class. After each presentation students are encouraged to ask questions.
Human Resource Management
Activity: Story telling
Subject: Organizational Behaviour
Developed by: Dr. Anushree Mehta
Barbie, an 11-inch-tall plastic doll with the figure of an adult woman that was introduced on March 9, 1959, by Mattel, Inc., a southern California toy company. Ruth Handler, who cofounded Mattel with her husband, Elliot, spearheaded the introduction of the doll. In the year 1961 Mattel brought out Barbie’s ultimate “accessory”—her boyfriend, Ken. But Barbie never won the approval of authorities in the Muslim world, however. In 1995 Saudi Arabia stopped its sale because it did not fulfill the Islamic dress code. Eventually, similar dolls, some wearing hijabs were introduced in Arab countries. Name of the doll in the Arab was Fulla. She is covered from head to foot in black and has no boyfriends.
Activity: Decision-Making Exercise
Subject: Organizational Behaviour
Developed by: Dr. Anushree Mehta
The faculty member forms the two groups. Each group contains of six students. The faculty member first explains the rule of the activity. Next, the faculty member will give one problem and one group need to find the solution. Second group is the devil’s advocate group and their role is to oppose the solution presented by the first group. The exercise will continue till both the group reaching the consensus.
Activity: Team Building Exercise
Subject: Organizational Behaviour
Developed by: Dr. Anushree Mehta
Groups are formed by the faculty member and they need to complete the two tasks. In the first task, all the team members need to hold hands of adjacent person and need to make a circle. Initially they were facing each other and then without leaving hand of adjacent person they need to turn 360 degrees. At this point the circle and hand-holding must be maintained. If the group can complete the exercise withing 5 minutes then they won this activity. In the second task, two teams are formed. Each team will have four members. Each team is given one large piece of paper and all the members need to stand in that paper. The condition is their foot must not be outside the paper. Once they did this, they need to fold the paper and again stand on that paper. Same condition applied. This exercise will continue till the paper will be of A4 size. For this entire activity they are having 5 minutes time. The team which successfully complete within the time will be the winner.
Activity: Simulation
Subject: Human Resource Management
Developed by: Dr. Anushree Mehta
Visit an organization and interact with HR professionals so as to understand the ‘Employee Selection Process’. Next, you need to choose one job position for which you have to make a selection keeping in mind the appropriate context of the organization. This involves sourcing and selection both. This also includes designing of selection criteria, the selection process and assessment sheets.
So now, decide your target audience, choose your source, and advertise the jobs for effective selection.The above activity will follow the detailed simulation process.
Activity: Field activity
Subject: Human Resource Management
Developed by: Dr. Anushree Mehta
Visit any hotel/restaurants and observe the front office staff by spending some time and interact with these staff members. Students need to observe, their activities their behaviour, human traits, and abilities to perform the job, the roles they interact with e.g. attendants, housekeepers, etc. and their working conditions e.g. they need to be standing most of the time. Then after, they need to interact with the role occupants and try to verify your observations about the job analysis you have done. Now using the fundamentals of job evaluation, conduct job evaluation of any two jobs observed by you and present the same in the classroom.
Activity: Case let
Subject: Compensation Management
Developed by: Dr. Anushree Mehta
Mr.Neeraj is a CEO of Lifeline Pharma Private Limited which is manufacturing generic medicines. The company was hiring best talent from the campus with average package of 15,00,000. Due to legal issues, the production was not able to reach the market and employees were idle. Mr.Giriraj was the HR VP and he was asked to cut down the salary as company was losing its profitability. Due to cut down in wages and salary the talented employees were thinking of leaving the organization. In this scenario, internal consultant Mr.Gautam was asked to make the changes in reward structure and initially the company was following Hay Group’s total reward model. The consultant needs to understand internal as well as external scenario with the help of sources of market data and after analyzing them they determine certain factors which affect the pay levels within the organization. After analyzing, consultant team has reached to the solution that they will use the hybrid contingent pay schemes and also apply the team pay where the team work is of utmost importance. The company would also like to retain the high performers as reward is having impact on their performance.
Activity: Storytelling
Subject: Performance Management
Developed by: Dr. Anushree Mehta
In this story, a young boy demonstrates initiative by cold-calling a potential employer, offering to cut her lawn at a discounted rate. Despite facing rejection, he remains positive and declines an offered job, revealing he was already working for himself. The classroom discussion could focus on self-appraisal's importance, its parameters, and designing a self-appraisal form for a sales trainee at Maruti Motors. This activity encourages critical thinking and application of self-assessment concepts in a real-world context.
Activity: Storytelling
Subject: Performance Management
Developed by: Dr. Anushree Mehta
This storytelling activity centers on HCL Infosystems' journey of transformation, spearheaded by Premkumar Seshadri through the Gold Standards program. The introduction of the PULSE framework aimed at driving behavioral and cultural changes among employees, encouraging ownership, maximizing potential, and demanding excellence. Implemented in two phases, PULSE 1.0 focused on behavioral shifts and internalizing processes. It led to positive outcomes such as improved compliance rates and the identification of organizational gaps. The activity concludes with a discussion prompt seeking solutions for introducing a new performance review system while ensuring scientist retention.
Activity: Determinant of Compensation System
Subject: Compensation Management
Developed by: Dr. Anushree Mehta
This is a group activity. Students need to work in a group of two. Student need to choose the company which falls in the MSME segment. They need to conduct interview of HR manager/HR personnel in the organization. The purview of the interview is compensation management only. Students need to understand the determinants of compensation system in the organization. From the discussion, they need to find out the following;
- Starting point of the compensation system
- How various groups such as sales team, admin staff, executives are paid in the organization
- Which contingent pay they are using?
- Does the company face any challenge in implementing compensation system?
- Does the company use any software for compensation function?
Each group need to record the interview and need to present in the classroom.
Activity: Storytelling
Subject: Performance Management
Developed by: Dr. Anushree Mehta
In this story, a young boy demonstrates initiative by cold-calling a potential employer, offering to cut her lawn at a discounted rate. Despite facing rejection, he remains positive and declines an offered job, revealing he was already working for himself. The classroom discussion could focus on self-appraisal's importance, its parameters, and designing a self-appraisal form for a sales trainee at Maruti Motors. This activity encourages critical thinking and application of self-assessment concepts in a real-world context.
Activity: Audit questionnaire design
Subject: Human Resource Audit
Developed by: Dr. Tanvi Kothari
Group of Student need to prepare a Human resource audit questionnaire for the any three HR functions of a company they visit or where they have done their SIP as the auditor of the company. They need to prepare a separate questionnaire for top management, line managers, HR staff and worker to audit the functions given to them.
Activity: Storytelling
Subject: Management of Industrial Relations and Labour Laws
Developed by: Dr. Tanvi Kothari
Different Panchatantra stories were narrated in the classroom to understand the different industrial dispute settlement mechanism under the Industrial Dispute Act, 1947. Stories such as The Lion and The Rabbit Story, Two Cats and A Monkey and Chako and Chaki were used to explain the concepts of collective bargaining, conciliation and state intervention mechanisms respectively.
Activity: Industrial visit and Interview
Subject: Management of Industrial Relations and Labour Laws
Developed by: Dr. Tanvi Kothari
It is an individual activity, which help in learning the implications and applications of different labour laws such as Industrial Disputes Act, 1947; Factories Act, 1948; Industrial Employment Standing Order Act, 1946; Contract Labor (Regulation &Abolition) Act, 1970; The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986; Apprentice Act,1961 as well as concept like disciplinary issues, grievance mechanism, workers participation management and sexual harassment policies.
Activity: Video Story Telling
Subject: Change Management and Organization Development
Developed by: Dr. Tanvi Kothari
Our Iceberg Is Melting: A business fable about penguins that teaches people in the workplace and in organizations how to collaborate to deal with a macro change in their environment Changing and Succeeding under any Conditions. The book written by John Kotter and Holger Rathgeber. It is available in video form on you tube. The story elaborates the Eight-Point Process for creating successful change: (1) generate urgency; (2) collect a guide team; (3)create a vision and strategy; (4) send out a clear, inspiring message; (5) encourage others to take action; (6) get momentum with quick wins; (7) keep moving forward; and (8) embed the new change in the group culture.
Activity: Management Game
Subject: Change Management and Organization Development
Developed by: Dr. Tanvi Kothari
Entire class is divided in team of two members. They have been asked to play one game. In that game one of the team members close their eyes, and other member will guide him to move from one place to another place. During this process both members are connected with each other by touching the tip of their hand fingers as shown in the Figure.
Activity: Simulation
Subject: Human Resource Planning and Development
Developed by: Dr. Tanvi Kothari
Assessment center is the process of identifying the potential of the candidates/employees. In an assessment center various training methods are used to evaluate the employees. The students have been divided into group of two/three. Each group was given a different task of preparing different training methods such as case study, role play, in-basket exercise etc. At the end of all the exercises deserving candidates/employees was selected.
Activity: Project
Subject: Human Resource Planning and Development
Developed by: Dr. Tanvi Kothari
This is a group activity. Each group consist of three members. Firstly, a group need to identify the company/organization. In the identified industry, they need to prepare the training programme for the chosen group of people (e.g., they can choose training programme for sales executive of white goods). The training programme should be based on the model explained in the Chapter 1 (page no 33) of textbook (Human Resource Development by Werner) which is called A DImE model. They have explained each and every phase of training programme such as need assessment, training design, implementation and evaluation of programme.
General Management
Activity: Netflix: A Case Study in Strategic Innovation and Global Expansion
Subject: Strategic Management
Developed by: Dr. Urvi Amin
This case study explores the strategic evolution of Netflix, from its humble beginnings as a DVD-by-mail rental service to its current position as a global streaming entertainment powerhouse. It delves into the company's key decisions, innovation drivers, and the implications of its global expansion.
Activity: Case study on LAB
Subject: Legal Aspects of Business
Developed by: Dr. Urvi Amin
In the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA), Emma's prized watercolor, "Sun-Kissed Cove," mysteriously vanishes, triggering a complex investigation into bailment agreements, security lapses, and the nexus between artistic vulnerability and institutional responsibility. As accusations fly, Inspector Singh leads a meticulous investigation, uncovering a web of deceit and greed. A daring sting operation ensues, leading to the apprehension of the culprit and the safe recovery of the painting.
The resolution prompts introspection and reforms across stakeholders, emphasizing the importance of robust bailment agreements, collaborative efforts against art crime, and the intrinsic value of art beyond commerce. Classroom discussions may explore the effectiveness of security measures, ethical considerations, preventive measures, and the case's impact on future art handling practices.
Activity: Professional Communication Roleplay
Subject: Managerial Communication
Developed by: Dr. Priyanka Batra
In a classroom activity in Managerial Communication, students engaged in a dynamic roleplay aimed at enriching their telephone, video conferencing, and social media etiquettes. The objective was to provide a practical and immersive experience, allowing them to apply and refine communication skills within these diverse contexts.
small groups were assigned specific scenarios, encompassing challenges related to phone conversations, video conferencing, and social media interactions. These scenarios mirrored real-world professional situations, ranging from client calls to virtual team meetings and online messaging exchanges. During the preparation phase, students collaboratively strategized and reviewed etiquette guidelines tailored to each communication medium. They discussed effective communication techniques, emphasizing clarity, professionalism, and adaptability across various platforms.
The roleplay sessions, completed with enthusiasm, allowed students to embody these scenarios, honing their verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Feedback sessions followed each roleplay, where peers provided constructive comments based on an evaluation checklist, fostering a supportive learning environment.
Through this immersive experience, participants not only enhanced their technical proficiency but also gained valuable insights into the nuances of professional communication in diverse digital channels. The activity successfully bridged theoretical knowledge with practical application, empowering students with refined etiquettes applicable in real-world professional scenarios.
Activity: Business Analytics Chart Workshop
Subject: Business Analytics
Developed by: Dr. Priyanka Batra
The primary goal of this workshop was to familiarize business analytics students with various types of charts and graphs, enabling them to enhance their data visualization skills. The session aimed to empower students with the ability to choose the most appropriate chart type for different data sets, ultimately improving their communication and decision-making capabilities.
Activity: Globalization Roleplay
Subject: International Business
Developed by: Dr. Priyanka Batra
In a dynamic classroom activity focused on international business, students engaged in an immersive roleplay session to spotlight the factors driving globalization. The objective was to provide a practical understanding of the complex forces shaping the interconnected world of international business.
In a recent international business classroom activity, students participated in a roleplay session focusing on the factors driving globalization. Over 30 minutes, each student assumed a specific role representing different stakeholders in the global business landscape. The roles ranged from multinational corporations and government officials to consumers and technology innovators. Engaging in simulated discussions and negotiations, students navigated the challenges and opportunities arising from technological advancements, trade liberalization, and cultural exchange.
Following the roleplay, a debriefing session emphasized insights gained from diverse perspectives, highlighting the interconnected nature of global business. The activity concluded with student reflections, providing valuable takeaways on how globalization factors impact decision-making in a simulated global business environment. This immersive experience not only brought theoretical concepts to life but also fostered a deeper comprehension of the multifaceted forces driving international business in a globalized era.
Activity: Documentary
Subject: Advanced Data Analytics
Developed by: Prof. Vrushabh Solanki
The Great Hack is a documentary film that was released on Netflix in 2019. The documentary explores the role of data-driven political campaigns and the use of personal data in influencing the outcomes of elections, particularly focusing on the 2016 United States presidential election. It delves into the controversial practices of data analytics companies, such as Cambridge Analytica, in harvesting and utilizing user data for targeted political advertising. Students are instructed to watch the documentary then introduction and relevance of this documentary is given. Then a group discussion among class takes place regarding data privacy, usage of personal data in business context, decision making with the help of data etc.
Activity: Group Work and Discussions on Women Entrepreneurship
Subject: Entrepreneurship Development
Developed by: Dr. Shivanisinh Parmar
The students have been randomly divided in groups for the purpose of group discussion. Following that it is essential for students to learn what Entrepreneurship is? what are the traits of an entrepreneur? Students were assigned topics by the subject faculty, and once they had gathered information about the topic “an entrepreneur,” they learned about the person's background, difficulties they have faced, reasons behind their decision to launch a business, what inspired them to initiate a business and sources of funding. Which components are most necessary to create a business plan? And how does that industry stand right now? Students can acquire real-world knowledge in this way. What hurdles did an entrepreneur have to overcome before establishing a company? how they need to handle the circumstance and where they would have to seek guidance? Students can express their individual viewpoints, business issues, and challenges in group discussions. Students get the capacity to solve problems from a variety of perspectives and to take into account different aspects. Subsequently, as directed by the subject faculty, each student presents the topic on which they have obtained information, allowing other students to gain insight into the specific business. Encourage collaborative problem-solving and teamwork by assigning group projects and open-ended discussions which simulate real-world business environments. In line with the principles of active learning, these activities foster student participation, critical thinking, about entrepreneurship, productive learning environments. and effective learning experiences.
Activity: Group Work and Discussions on Artificial Intelligence
Subject: Management Information System
Developed by: Dr. Shivanisinh Parmar
The students have been randomly divided in groups for the purpose of group discussion. Following that it is essential for students to learn what Artificial Intelligence is? what functions does it have? what are its multiple applications? How does it help? if society as a whole will benefit or suffer from it? Then following the instruction that students discuss the pros along with the drawbacks of artificial intelligence. To promote a deeper understanding of Artificial Intelligence, increase long-term retention and can also help increase students' attention this activity has been engaged. Foster open-ended discussions and group tasks that encourage teamwork and collaborative problem-solving, reflecting real-world scenarios in the field of information systems. By incorporating these active learning strategies into the teaching of Information Systems, it creates a dynamic and engaging learning environment that enhances students' understanding and application of key concepts. These active learning activities aim to enhance student engagement, critical thinking, and collaboration in Information Systems courses, aligning with the principles of active learning to create dynamic and effective learning experiences.
Activity: Experimental study
Subject: Research Methodology
Developed by: Dr. Tanvi Kothari
Students have been asked to volunteer for the activity. Total four students two boys and two girls have been asked to volunteer. Experiment was conducted in two rounds. In the first round each student were given a different puzzle. Each puzzle had different number of pieces. Students were asked to complete the puzzle and time taken by each student were noted. In the second round each student was given a same puzzle. Each puzzle has the same number of pieces. Again, they have been asked to complete the puzzles. Time taken by each student were noted again.
Time taken by each student in both the rounds were compared.
Activity: Monkey Business Illusion
Activity: Roleplay
Subject: Production and Operation Management
Developed by: Dr. Janvi Joshi
This is a role play based activity as a part of the course of Production and operation management which helps in learning inventory management aspects like limit the buildup inventories at any point of time in the production line, communicate status of work item as it moves through the workflow, lead time and safety stock management etc.
Activity: Activity based learning
Subject: Business Statistics
Developed by: Dr. Janvi Joshi
In this simulation-based activity, students will work as the role of portfolio managers guiding investors in selecting a company for investment within a given industry. The focus is on analysing the historical profit of two allocated companies using secondary data where data will be collected from company websites. Students will apply statistical concepts such as central tendency and variability to make investment recommendations.
