From Theory to Practice with Artificial Intelligence: Experience of Project-based Learning in Higher Education

Descripción

Competency-based training focuses both on the development of capabilities, skills and knowledge, as well as on education in values, experiences and attitudes that, when integrated, are aimed at the successful performance of the student. In this sense, active methodologies, particularly project-based learning (PBL), provide an opportunity for students to apply and develop skills in real situations and through teamwork, making use of the potential of the application of information and communication technologies (ICT), such as Artificial Intelligence. In this context, the present study aimed to assess the methodology applied in the experience of project-based learning and Artificial Intelligence in the online training of mechanical engineers. The experience was developed in the degree of Mechanical Engineering at two universities (National University of San Agustín de Arequipa, Perú and the Technological University of Havana, Cuba) in two subjects, respectively: Mathematical logical reasoning and Pedagogy and didactics of higher education. The analysis was carried out based on a set of achievement indicators (pass, fail, dropout and withdrawal), and it allowed for a comparative study between 2022 and 2023 that offers valuable results in the online training process of these students. The methodology used, the analysis carried out and the impact obtained constitute a motivating guide for today’s higher education.