Really enjoyed your post Andrew! You captured what experiential learning is and how it relates to the project topic. I like your use of examples that highlights the difference between learning something from a book and what that actually translates to in the working world. I agree with you that there needs to be a good balance of learning the facts of the materials and general characteristics and rolling up your sleeves to do some testing in a lab or through simulation. Hands on learning really does provide a different type of experience and allow for more growth and interaction with the teaching materials.
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