Experiences beyond the walls of the traditional classroom can help provide context and deeper understanding of course content. Experiential learning is considered to be the process of learning through experience or reflection. Yet, implementing experiential learning in large enrollment courses can seem like an insurmountable challenge. This presentation will describe three different types of experiential learning activities that have been assigned in courses with 75 to 400 students. Benefits and successes in these activities will be discussed, including student reflection on complex social problems based on guided trips, photo documentation, and advocacy campaigns.

Each of these experiences uses different types of technology including a Geographical Information System enabled tracking app for students to use during an advocacy activity and utilizing google suites for students to present reflections. Experiential learning activities can be challenging both to implement and evaluate. This presentation will discuss challenges of implementation, assessment, and coordination. Various methods of assessment, such as reflection or assignments that build off of the experience will be described. Students’ perceptions and evaluations of the activities will also be presented. ​