{"678192":{"#nid":"678192","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Innovative Learning in Action: Language Institute Students Pilot Virtual Supply Chain Final Exam at Georgia Tech","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAt \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/scl.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech\u0027s Supply Chain and Logistics Institute\u003C\/a\u003E, we\u2019re committed to providing cutting-edge learning experiences, and our recent collaboration with the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/esl.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Language Institute\u003C\/a\u003E (GTLI) showcases this commitment.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs part of their preparation for undergraduate education in the U.S., GTLI students enrolled in the Supply Chain Fundamentals course, a foundational element of our program, recently took their final exam in a truly innovative way.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe students, hailing from GTLI, are part of a program designed to equip international students with the skills they need to succeed in American universities.\u0026nbsp; Language Institute director, Katherine Samford, emphasizes, \u201cComprehensive preparation for undergraduate studies for our students means developing their English language skills, helping them build strong academic habits, and providing foundational exposure to content.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWorking with Georgia Tech\u2019s Supply Chain and Logistics Institute is the perfect match for our program mission.\u201d\u0026nbsp; Since many of these students have expressed a keen interest in pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, the Supply Chain Fundamentals course is a critical steppingstone toward their academic and professional goals.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EWhat made this exam particularly unique was its delivery through our new Global Virtual Learning Environment (HITeC). HITeC, which we are also utilizing to modernize the content and pedagogy for our Master\u0027s in Supply Chain Engineering program, provided the perfect platform for these students to demonstrate their knowledge.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe system was developed in collaboration with Dr. Frederick Benaben and our partners at IMT, offering a group-based, collaborative simulation that mirrored real-world supply chain scenarios.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe exam required students to work together to make strategic supply chain decisions using a virtual simulation that focused on the global supply chain for e-skateboards. This allowed the students to interact with suppliers and customers from around the world in a controlled, immersive environment. Students had the opportunity to learn about the complexities of managing a supply chain, the impact of their decisions, and how to improve decision quality in real-time.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ETheir journey began with the analog Beer Game, a classic exercise in supply chain dynamics. From there, they transitioned into the virtual world, taking on various roles such as ordering, assembly, and shipping, each critical to the successful management of a supply chain. Throughout the course, they played multiple rounds, gaining hands-on experience that culminated in this final immersive simulation.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThis initiative marks the first time our students have taken a final exam using HITeC, and the results were impressive. The students successfully navigated the challenges of the virtual environment, supported by a dedicated development team, including virtual teaching assistants live from France.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGhala Alhajri, Georgia Tech Language Institute student and SABIC Foundation Year Program participant reflects, \u0022We got practical, hands-on experience that will help us in our future job roles at our company, SABIC (Saudi Arabian Basic Industries Corporation). The VR experience showed me how technology can impact our lives in a positive way, and I understood the importance of communication in the field of supply chain management.\u0022\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EOur collaboration with IMT and the work in the Physical Internet (PI) lab at Georgia Tech demonstrates the global reach and cutting-edge nature of the supply chain education we offer. The success of this pilot program highlights the value of blending technology with education to create meaningful, real-world learning experiences.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EWe are excited to continue modernizing our courses and leveraging platforms like HITeC to ensure that our students are not only prepared for the challenges of today\u2019s supply chain but are also equipped to lead in the supply chain of the future.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EStay tuned for more updates on our educational innovations and how we continue to shape the next generation of supply chain leaders.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u0027s Supply Chain and Logistics Institute partnered with the Language Institute to Launch a Virtual Supply Chain Final Exam\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech\u0027s Supply Chain and Logistics Institute partnered with the Language Institute to Launch a Virtual Supply Chain Final Exam"}],"uid":"36284","created_gmt":"2024-11-05 18:36:06","changed_gmt":"2025-04-28 20:44:37","author":"chenriquez8","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2024-11-05T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2024-11-05T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"675526":{"id":"675526","type":"image","title":"GT SCL","body":null,"created":"1730830938","gmt_created":"2024-11-05 18:22:18","changed":"1730830938","gmt_changed":"2024-11-05 18:22:18","alt":"GT SCL","file":{"fid":"259159","name":"Image (14).jpeg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/11\/05\/Image%20%2814%29.jpeg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/11\/05\/Image%20%2814%29.jpeg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":1121371,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2024\/11\/05\/Image%20%2814%29.jpeg?itok=VZcfAmxn"}},"675527":{"id":"675527","type":"image","title":"GT SCL and LI ","body":null,"created":"1730833416","gmt_created":"2024-11-05 19:03:36","changed":"1730833416","gmt_changed":"2024-11-05 19:03:36","alt":"GT SCL and LI ","file":{"fid":"259162","name":"Image (15).jpeg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/11\/05\/Image%20%2815%29_0.jpeg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/11\/05\/Image%20%2815%29_0.jpeg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":1660056,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2024\/11\/05\/Image%20%2815%29_0.jpeg?itok=g-yfKg7z"}}},"media_ids":["675526","675527"],"groups":[{"id":"1250","name":"Center for Health and Humanitarian Systems (CHHS)"},{"id":"1242","name":"School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISYE)"},{"id":"1243","name":"The Supply Chain and Logistics Institute (SCL)"}],"categories":[{"id":"134","name":"Student and Faculty"}],"keywords":[{"id":"143871","name":"Physical Internet Center"},{"id":"187190","name":"-go-gtmi"},{"id":"194489","name":"scl-spot"},{"id":"186857","name":"go-gtmi"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}