Outcome Based EducationA Practitioner's Experience

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Ravindra Dastikophttp://dastikop.blogspot.in

Agenda•OBE- What is it and Why?

•OBE- Scope of Application

•OBE in action in a course(Cloud Computing)

•Implementing OBE on a cloud Platform

Background ● I introduced the first course in cloud computing in 2010 for

the first batch of autonomous students● Industry oriented Programming and Practices course was

introduced in 2012. It provides a basic knowledge of cloud computing and cloud services

● I taught a cloud computing course prescribed by VTU for the M.Tech Degree during 2013-14

● I taught a revised cloud computing course by VTU M.Tech I semester during 2015-15Introdcution to Cloud Engineering - Ravindra Dastikop http://introduction-to-cloud-engineering.blogspot.in

OBEWhat is it and Why?

OBE Meaning Outcome-based education means clearly

focussing and organizing everything in an

education system around what is essential

for all students to be able to do successfully

at the end of their learning experience

Outcome- meaning •Outcomes means - Goal, Purpose, End

•Outcomes, the end-products of instructional

process, may be observable or internal

changes in the learner

OBE- applied to Cake Cooking Courseoutput outcome

OBE- Applied to Driving Schooloutput outcome

Examples of Outcome-based Models● Apprentice training in Skilled Trades ( NTTF)

● Military training programs

● Karate Instructions

● Professional License

● Flight schools

● Bharatanatyam dance

Why education is not using OBE yet?Education model were based on industrial models

•WHEN and HOW students learned took

precedence over

•WHAT is learned and WHETHER it is learned well

?

OBEScope of Application

OBE● OBE is an organizing principle.

● It organizes the process of education around

outcomes.

● It operates at institutional level

● It is based on “ design-down”

Design Down Approach

Program Objective ( SDMCET)

A. Ability to Identify the requirements by analyzing the

problem domain, to solve real life problems in computing

systems, to address the engineering issues of both hardware

and software through the fundamental engineering

techniques of mathematics, logic and procedural

approaches.

B. Ability to Conceptualize the new and innovative system

requirements to build the quality systems in line with the

technological/research trends.

Program Objective ( SDMCET)

A. Ability to Identify the requirements by analyzing the problem domain, to solve real life problems in computing systems, to address the engineering issues of both hardware and software through the fundamental engineering techniques of mathematics, logic and procedural approaches.

B. Ability to Conceptualize the new and innovative system requirements to build the quality systems in line with the technological/research trends.

C. Ability to Model and Design the systems / sub-systems (architecture/behavior ), process and conduct experiments and interpret data using standards, tools, techniques and modern computational concepts / mathematical formulations.

D. Ability to Transform the system model to working system by constructing the deployable system using appropriate programming paradigm and the state-of-the-art technology.

E. Ability to Verify and validate the correctness of system using various testing and verification techniques and tools.F. Ability to Manage: Product and process development processes, Team structuring and coordination, Estimation and

costing, and Capability to address the issues of maintenance of the system both adaptive and corrective in nature to meet the quality requirements and standards.

G. Ability to Communicate effectively. H. H Ability to Engage in self-education by clearly understanding the value of lifelong learning. I. Ability to Demonstrate ethics and code of practice of both professional and social concern to be a socially and

professionally a valuable citizen of the country contributing globally.J. Ability to Understand the impact of contemporary engineering solutions and sustainable development in global, economic,

environmental, and societal context to be a leader / an entrepreneur

PEO’s ( Computer Science & Engg)

1. To build technical competence by providing necessary background and foundation in Computer Science and Engineering domain, so that students are acceptable globally to industries,premier institutions of higher studies and research.

2. To create awareness of technological trends and tools to provide an experience of developing computing systems through development phases like: inception, elaboration, construction and transition, with higher quality and standards.

3. To prepare students to be committed citizen with social and professional concern.4. To prepare students to be independent lifelong learners.5. To prepare students to demonstrate leadership qualities and managerial skills, thus

contributing their knowledge globally at various levels of responsibilities in heterogeneous teams.

Course Objectives ( Cloud Computing)

● CO 1: able to understand the impact of cloud computing solutions in

global, economic, environmental and societal context [J]

● CO 2: able to identity the requirements by analysing cloud computing and

engineering domain to solve real-life problems [A]

● CO 3: able to model and design cloud systems using standards, tools,

techniques and cloud engineering concepts [C]

● C0 4: Ability to transform the cloud system model to working system by

constructing the deployable models [D]

OBEHistory

A Brief History of OBE-1 ● OBE is based on ISO 9000 principles of continuous quality improvement

(CQI) and was introduced in response to industry request for better

prepared graduates.

● The movement began in the early-nineteen nineties and it was first

introduced in 1997

● Based a realization that all institutes/universities do not share identical

objectives/missions; rather they should be based on stake-holder

needs/requirements

A Brief History of OBE-1 ● ABET requirements were too prescriptive and were not permitting

universities to be responsive to their constituencies

● Students were being subjected to too much of basic and engineering

sciences to meet ABET criteria and not sufficient emphasis on design

and soft-skills •

● Engineering curricula were becoming too big and students were not

able to finish in 4 years.

● Differences between teaching and learning were not clearly

understood

OBEProcess

OBE as a Process-1● Outcomes based education, if implemented properly, is an enabler of

change

● The objectives and outcomes are formulated after consultation with all

stakeholders; faculty, alumni, students and employers are the important

stakeholders. It will be a mistake if they are simply copied from each other

● Programs are evaluated against the attainment of their own objectives

and outcomes

OBE as a Process-1● A variety of universities and colleges must be available that cater to

students with different levels of preparation and capabilities with a

flexible system that allows students to move up the ladder

progressively

● Research funding provided by the government must be by a

transparent competitive process based on strong conflicts of interest

policies and research must become an integral part of the educational

pedagogy in all universities, public or private

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OBEThe Implementation

OBEA Practitioner's Experience

OBEPrinciple PracticeA system based on outcomes

gives top priority to ends,

purposes, learning,

accomplishments,and results

Purpose● To produce cloud

competent professionals

to be absorbed by the

industry

● Proof- students placed

OBE- Applied to Cloud Computing CoursePrinciple Practice

Outcome-based education

means clearly focussing and

organizing everything in an

education system around what

is essential for all students to

be able to do successfully at

the end of their learning

experience

At the end of this cloud

computing course

● each student be able to design

,develop a cloud computing

system

● using cloud resources and

● deploy it on cloud computing

platform

OBEPrinciple Practice● Start with a clear picture of

what is important for students

to be able to do,

● then organizing curriculum,

● instruction and

● assessment to make sure this

learning ultimately happens

● Learning and practicing cloud

principles/properties

● curriculum

● instruction

● assessment

● Proof of learning happened● see here the list of student projects and

students who got absorbed by

companies

OBEPrinciple PracticeDeveloping a clear set of

learning outcomes around

which all of the system’s

components can be

focussed

● Learning outcomes

o Design, develop and deploy

a cloud computing system

o Learning associated tools,

languages - such as python,

Java, Google App Engine,

API (example)

OBEPrinciple PracticeEstablishing the conditions

and opportunities within the

system that enable and

encourage students to

achieve those essential

outcomes

● Cloud Computing is based

on open source resources.

● Labs are identified and

earmarked for conducting

cloud computing classes

and allow students to

explore and learn open

source resource

Resource pooling- location-independent, multi-tenancy-

3. Resource pooling- location-independent, multi-tenancy-

4. Rapid elasticity - scaling up to meet requirement

Projects done by students at the end

Weather Reporter http://weatherreport4u.appspot.com/

This Project uses Google Map API and Weather API from Yahoo

Projects done by students at the end

LearnMate- A self help system for a Learner

http://7.self-learning.appspot.com/

Uses Google Search API

Projects done by students at the end

Cloud based Teaching System

Project URL:http://sdmcetcon1.appspot.com/

This is based on Google

App engine(GAE) and

uses data store feature-

databases on the cloud

platform

OBEPrinciple PracticeOutcomes are what learner

can actually do with what

they know and have

learned- they are tangible

applications of what they

have learned

● The student will deploy a

cloud computing system or

unit or functionality - a

tangible proof of what they

have learned

OBEPrinciple PracticeOutcomes are actions and

performance that embody

and reflect learners

competence in using

content, information , ideas,

and tools successfully

● Contentso cloud computing

service/deployment models● Information

o inspirational examples● Ideas

o cloud application● Tools

o Google App Engine

OBEPrinciple PracticeHaving learners do

important things with what

they know is a major step

beyond knowing itself

● cloud projects

● academic projects

● hobby projects

● small projects

OBEPrinciple PracticeOutcome based education

uses observable action

verbs like describe, explain,

design or produce

● SDMCET has decided to build its IT

infrastructure ground up.

● Make a recommendation in terms of which

of the three services - IaaS, PaaS and SaaS

that SDMCET can use, for which purposes

and how? Also recommend a service

provider for each of the category along

with purpose of use and cost implications.

OBEPrinciple PracticeOutcome based system expect

learners to carry-out the

process defined within an

outcome statement, hence

students are careful to build

those processes directly into

outcomes through

demonstrate verbs

Signature question:

Assume SDMCET wishes to use

cloud computing to set up its IT

infrastructure. Recommend

which of the deployment model-

private, public or hybrid or some

combination of it should use.

Justify your answer with reason

and example

OBEPrinciple PracticeOne way to recognize a well-

defined outcome is to look

for the demonstration verb

the define which processes

the learner is expected to

carry out at the end

● Deploy a cloud based system

example● Cloud based Teaching

System● Alumni Maps- using

Facebook and Google APIall example see here http://dastikop.blogspot.in

OBEPrinciple PracticeBecause outcome occur at

or after the end of learning

experience , it is useful to

think them representing the

ultimate result that is sought

from the learning

● Ultimate Result

o able design and develop a cloud based system

o able to analyse a situation and recommend a suitable cloud solution ( compare a cloud set up for SDMCET)

Outcomes ● Since 2010, students have completed more than 200 Cloud based projects

○ List 1- http://dastikop.blogspot.in

○ List 2- http://qloudcomputing.blogspot.in

● I have conducted more than 200 cloud computing workshops in various

institutions across south India

Students are inspired to do projects in visiting college - http://ghlstest.

appspot.com/

● One of my students has started a cloud based enterprise - http://pixuate.

com

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OBEImplementing OBE on a cloud Platform

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Conclusion • Engineering education needs Focus

• OBE is a great tool to determine focus, implement it at

institution, department and course level

• Platform such as Inpods help us automate the process

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References 1. Achievement of the Program Outcomes in Outcomes Based Education

Implementation - A Meta-Analysis 2. http://www.polyu.edu.hk/obe/10_1_Resources.php#UsefulL3

References 1. Achievement of the Program Outcomes in Outcomes Based Education

Implementation - A Meta-Analysis 2. http://www.polyu.edu.hk/obe/10_1_Resources.php#UsefulL3