Abstract:

Incorporating visits to industrial environments in undergraduate science and engineering programs significantly enhances students' learning experiences. For that reason, direct interaction with the industrial sector has been proposed in engineering degrees, using industrial visits as a fundamental educational tool. These visits allow students to immerse themselves in the reality of business operations, favoring the understanding of organizational structures, processes, and technological and environmental standards to which companies adhere. These experiences not only bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world application, but also spark interest in potential career paths.

To maximize the educational return from these industrial visits, we have integrated the flipped classroom model into our approach. This article outlines the structured plan to enrich engineering students' learning through the pre-visit using of digital resources and active learning strategies. Leveraging web tools such as H5P, instructional videos, and collaborative assignments, students are prepared for their visit with selected content and activities on the Moovi online platform. This preparatory work fosters proactive learning and familiarizes students with the focal points of their upcoming industrial visit.

The effectiveness of this pedagogical strategy depends on the active participation of partner industries and preparatory efforts led by educators to synchronize educational content with industrial knowledge. Through preliminary discussions with company representatives, we adapt the learning materials to ensure that they are relevant and informative.

Our findings, derived from post-visit student surveys, affirm the impact of the flipped classroom model on improving students' industrial visit experiences. Students reported a deeper understanding of industrial processes, a better engagement with industry professionals and a greater interest in the sector. This innovative teaching approach not only enriches students' educational journeys, but also fosters a more dynamic interaction between the academic and industrial fields.

Keywords:

Active learning, flipped classroom mode, Chemical Technology, HTML5, industrial visits.