Work-integrated Learning (WIL) encompasses any arrangement where students undertake learning in a work context. WIL can be undertaken as part of coursework, research, practicum, or other experiential activities (TESQA, 2022, p. 1).
Educators at ASU have access to platforms that aid in developing WIL experiences through short-term industry projects and work simulation programs.
Experiential Learning Networking Luncheon
Join us for the first-ever Staff & Faculty Experiential Learning Networking Luncheon to celebrate and connect with fellow colleagues championing experiential learning in their department! Food will be provided.
Time: Wednesday, April 10th 11:30am- 1:00pm
Location: ASU Tempe Campus, Interdisciplinary B Building, Room B369 (virtual option upon request)
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Using the Riipen platform
ASU facilitates short-term industry projects through Riipen, a remote project based learning platform. Riipen is available for all educators in every discipline, and can be used with both in-person and virtual audiences.
Riipen offers end-to-end support, including course ideation and design, technical support and student onboarding, and matchmaking with industry partners globally.
Get started with Riipen
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Join the ASU portal as an educator here
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Book a call with an ASU specialist to discuss the Riipen onboarding process.
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You'll be set up with a technical onboarding so you are comfortable with the platform and ready to connect your course.
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Once your course is published, Riipen will get to work with matching your course with the best industry partners in our network of over 33k employers
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You will approve the company projects that you want to pair with students.
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The student starts working on the projects on a timeline you determine
Access the Riipen x ASU Educator Guide
The Riipen x ASU Educator Guide is your one-stop resource to learn more about Riipen, get "how to" instructions for the entire process, and review best practices to add work-integrated learning into your courses using Riipen. Also, find links to helpful Riipen Academy articles. Start your journey of using Riipen today!
Work Simulation Programs
Job simulations give learners the opportunity to try out a variety of industry projects before beginning their own career journey. Forage provides a collection of job simulations that allow students to learn directly from leading companies both inside and outside of the classroom. Completing these virtual work experiences on Forage is an accessible way for students to develop valuable skills and explore career paths.
Get Started with Forage as an Educator
- Join the ASU Forage page as an Educator here.
- Create a class and add your course details and descriptions. **
- Browse the different projects and add those that match your course learning expectations.
- Students begin working on the project within your assigned timeline.
** Instead of creating a course, you can also send students direct project links to students.