Combining Learning Factories and ICT- based Situated Learning

Abstract

This paper discusses the combination of learning factories and situated (on-the-job) ICT-based social learning, as well as the didactics of learning factories and ICT-based situated learning. Moreover, a case study at the Lean Lab - learning factory in Norway is described, with results from questionnaires sent participators/students about the learning outcome in the lifelong learning aspect. Three managers where asked to what extent their company benefited from the lean lab workshops. The paper suggests an enhancement of the learning factory with an online course before and after the lean lab workshop session. This can both make the simulations at the learning lab more effective as well as enhance the usefulness of the learning into positive change for the companies.