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CDOG Conference Presentation

CDOG Conference Presentation. Applied Research as a Framework for Teaching and Learning 03 June 2013 Martin Taller MBA Professor/Coordinator. Agenda. Innovation Experiential Learning Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Program as one example Our Experience at the College

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CDOG Conference Presentation

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  1. CDOG Conference Presentation Applied Research as a Framework for Teaching and Learning 03 June 2013 Martin Taller MBA Professor/Coordinator

  2. Agenda Innovation Experiential Learning Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Program as one example Our Experience at the College Opportunities with Applied Research Impacts Future

  3. Where is Canada?

  4. Canada – Strong and Prosperous? • Canada has a growing skills gap • People with Jobs – Jobs without People, Rick Miner, 2010. • Canada has a long-standing innovation gap • Innovation Canada: A Call to Action • State of the Nation 2010: Imagination to Innovation

  5. Ontario’s Labour Force Supply & Demand People with Jobs – Jobs without People, Rick Miner, 2010.

  6. Ontario Labour Force Balance – Medium Growth People with Jobs – Jobs without People, Rick Miner, 2010.

  7. The innovation gap

  8. How Innovative is Canada?

  9. Business Expenditures on R&D OECD, 2011

  10. Innovation through the learning experience

  11. Defining Innovation Doing old things new ways Doing new things old ways Doing new things new ways Hasn’t occurred until the product, process or service has been implemented or commercialized

  12. Experiential Learning Cycle Role Playing Simulations Modelling Writing Case studies Conduct Experiments (adapted from Lang et al. 1995)

  13. Applied research – the virtual circle

  14. The Virtual Circle • Through applied research train students • Provide real-life experience • Enhance employability skills • Hire on graduation • Know solution • Soft skills stronger

  15. Theory in Practice

  16. Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Program Theory and Applied Theory. Students prefer this by far in order to be industry ready! Employability skills in a competitive market. Industry Connections!

  17. Intent of Student Projects • Provide a skill set that is valued by employers • Project mimics the workplace How to improve upon this model? • How about, actual real time research and development withactual companies?

  18. Opportunities for Experiential Learning In class research (built into course content). Out of class research (in field). Industry specific – Tourism Sector Unpaid versus paid.

  19. In a nutshell … A typical team consists of three+ students and a company representative The students assume the role of junior researchers while the company/organization supervisor becomes the senior mentor

  20. Role of the STUDENT Takes responsibility for the success of the project Draws upon appropriate resources, in order to make informed decisions. The responsibility of any choices however lies with the student.

  21. Role of the INDUSTRIAL PARTNER Defines project with assistance of faculty supervisor Contributes in-kind support or cash or both Provides technical supervision, support and guidance for duration of project Informs students of the broader issues such as the factors supporting a business case analysis

  22. Role of the PROFESSOR Creates tentative budget & seeks funding if necessary Consults with students weekly Sets clear expectations for students Grades student Appoints student project team leaders Sets clear expectations for industrial partner

  23. What is in it for the company? Access to a large pool of (junior) research students Fruition of “back burner” ideas Positive Business Case Use of their own development process “Test drive” potential new employees

  24. Our Model to Engage is Successful

  25. Impacts

  26. Benefits of Applied Research for Faculty Skills renewal Keep up to date with area of expertise Broadenings community linkages Student mentorship Conferences/professional development Puts pep in our step!

  27. Creating 4 Wins Students receive a practical industry learning experience in a real world real time setting. Business and organizations have a professional connection with faculty and students. College grows it sphere of professional influence with business and organizations. Hiring of Algonquin College students over others.

  28. The Future

  29. Opportunities • Increasing participation of: • Students • Full-time faculty • Clients – internal and external • Operations • Moving to cost neutrality • Leveraging grants to purchase equipment/infrastructure • Project Management is always improving • Areas for growth • Applied Research in Applied Learning • Developing new Centres of Excellence with Faculties • Interdisciplinary projects • Research Ethics Board • A marketing tool for the College

  30. Grand Vision Every student a researcher!

  31. Questions?

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