Experiential Learning through Digital Mapping of Campus Trees: A QR Code–Based Teaching–Learning Initiative at Gurudas College, Kolkata
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https://doi.org/10.31632/ijsblc.2026.v02i03.002Keywords:
Campus Biodiversity, Experiential Learning, NEP 2020, NAAC Best Practices, QR Code, Teaching–Learning InnovationAbstract
Experiential learning is widely recognized as a cornerstone of effective undergraduate science education, particularly in disciplines such as botany where direct engagement with living organisms enhances conceptual clarity and retention. This paper reports a teaching–learning innovation implemented as a student minor project at Gurudas College, Kolkata, where campus trees were digitally mapped using QR code technology. Scanning the QR codes provides instant access to authenticated plant information, integrating real-life observation with digital learning. Anchored in Kolb’s experiential learning theory and aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and NAAC quality benchmarks, the project fostered active learning, digital literacy, collaboration, and environmental awareness. The paper discusses the pedagogical framework, implementation process, learning outcomes, challenges, and scalability of this low-cost, student-driven innovation.
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