The Ephemeral Classroom in the Naval Industry: A Report on Three Episodes (2023–2025)

Abstract

The Ephemeral Classroom, developed between 2023 and 2025 by the UTN Mar del Plata Regional Faculty together with TecnoPesca Argentina, was implemented within the framework of the Ship Theory I course, corresponding to the third year of the Naval Engineering degree. This innovative co-curricular device integrates university education with real-life scenarios in the fishing and naval industry, transforming the productive space into a classroom through situated and challenge-based learning (ABR) experiences, guided by the AVIVA teaching model. Over the course of three editions, more than 45 students participated in progressive technical challenges related to the launching, balancing, and structural modifications of ships. The project strengthened the link between university and industry, promoted motivation and the development of professional skills, and consolidated CREA as a space for pedagogical innovation. In short, the Ephemeral Classroom established itself as a replicable practice and a model of disruptive technological education with a territorial impact.