gPBL (Global PBL) 2024 was held at Phenikaa University, Vietnam. This program involved 4 different Vietnamese universities: Hanoi University of Science & Technology (HUST), Phenikaa University, FPT University, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh city (UEH); In this program, SIT participants are Students were divided into 10 groups which were assigned randomly a topic (e.g., education , agriculture, etc.). In each group, the students brainstormed.) In each group, the students brainstormed, found technical problems in existing research, and discuss the solutions to overcome the difficulties. Finally, they presented their achievements and demonstrated the developed systems to show Based on the solutions, they proposed systems and developed them.
As a whole, even though we faced with various difficulties caused by nature disasters (typhoon, flood, etc.), this gPBL was successful, and the participants achieved their goals as well as brushing up their English communication skills. Students from both sides have positive feedbacks. Students from both sides have positive feedbacks. They are all happy and wish that the program will continue next year.
gPBL (Global PBL) 2024 was held at Fenica University in Vietnam. The following four Vietnamese universities participated in this program.
- Hanoi University of Technology (HUST)
- University of Fennica
- FPT University
- Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics (UEH)
From Shibaura Institute of Technology (SIT), students from the Innovative Global Program (IGP) and other departments and graduate schools participated. Students were divided into 10 groups, and each group was randomly assigned a theme such as education or agriculture. Each group engaged in the following activities.
- Brainstorming ideas
- Identification of technical issues in existing research
- Discussions to resolve issues
We then proposed and developed a system based on the solution.
On the last day of the program, each group presented their results and demonstrated the developed system to show its feasibility. They then proposed and developed systems based on their solutions.
On the final day of the program, each group presented their results and demonstrated the feasibility of the systems they had developed.
Program schedule
Program via photos
Summary of gPBL
| Name of PBL | gPBL on Sensor-Driven Technology and Applications | ||
| Date | From Sep. 9 to Sep 20, 2024 | ||
| Venue | Phenikaa University, Vietnam | ||
| PBL | Active leaning in 10 groups (about 6-7 students/group) Problem clarification, theme decision, proposition, system development, evaluation, presentation and discussion | ||
| Workshop | Presentations from HUST, Phenikaa University and SIT's students | ||
| Cultural Exchange | Visit Ha Long Bay (One of New 7 Wonders of the World) - cancelled due to typhoon | ||
| Campus tour/factory tour | HUST, Phenikaa University | ||
| Participants from SIT | Students:. | 27 students (including IGP students) | 27 |
| Faculty members:. | Assoc. Prof. Phan Xuan Tan (team leader)Professor Gyoda KoichiAssoc. Prof. Bui Ngoc TamRiko Oda (M2) - Teaching Assistant Liu Yuchen (B3) - Teaching AssistantDao Tuan Anh (D2) - Teaching Assistant | 6 | |
| Participants from Vietnamese Universities | Students:. | About 35 students from Vietnamese Universities | 45 |
| Faculty members:. | Assoc. Prof. Le Hieu Hoc, Dean of School of Engineering Pedagogy, HUSTDr. Nguyen Thi Thanh Tu, School of Engineering Pedagogy, HUSTDr. Vu Dinh Minh Prof. Nguyen Phu Khanh, Vice President, Phenikaa UniversityAssoc. Prof. Nguyen Quoc Dinh, Head of External Ms. Nguyen Lan, External Engagement Office, Phenikaa UniversityDr. Do Tri Cuong, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh city Chi Minh city | 7 | |
| The total number of participants | 85 | ||