Flip Learning experiments. An introductory course in A.I

Abstract

Active learning with Flip learning techniques are described in an active learning course in introductory A.I , taught at IIT Madras Computer Sciences Department, by the author in collaboration with Dr Deepak Khemani. In a methodology of flip learning and inverting the classroom, a system of surprise quizzes as more than an assessment, but a self exploratory flip learning pedagogy, with open ended deadlines.The author describes a flip learning methodology, with preparatory reading and future reading summaries, as part of an open evaluation as part of the course instruction, combined with lectures, eliminating examinations, quizzes and traditional assessment techniques.As a novel approach, the grading is modified to award original contributions, more than a good understanding of the subject matter, with a viva voce for a grading poorer than a B, inspired by Prof Josua Chover of UW Madison.This active learning methodology builds on the methods practiced by Prof V Balakrishnan of the Physics department, IIT Madras, Prof Deepak Khemani of Computer Sciences , IIT Madras and Prof Joshua Chover of the Mathematics Department, UW Madison.Keywords: Active Learning, Flip Learning, Undergrad instruction, Creative thinking, critical thinking