Impact of outbound training on student engagement in management education: An AI based computer vision approach

This study explores the impact of outbound training on student engagement within management education. Outbound training fosters teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills and is increasingly incorporated into MBA programs to promote holistic student development. Previous research highlights the benefits of outdoor education in enhancing academic performance and various interpersonal skills. However, evidence demonstrating its effect on student engagement remains limited. This research addresses this gap by evaluating changes in student engagement levels before and after outbound training. The study employs an innovative computer vision-based method to impartially measure student engagement through facial expressions and head pose estimation. The results indicate a significant increase in engagement levels post-training, suggesting that outbound training effectively enhances student enthusiasm and participation in academic tasks. This study provides valuable insights for educators on the importance of integrating outbound training into management curricula and demonstrates the potential of advanced technologies in educational research.