A Network of Automatic Control Web-Based Laboratories

Vargas, Héctor; Moreno, José Sánchez; Jara, Carlos A.; Candelas, Francisco A.; Torres, Fernando; Dormido, Sebastián

doi:10.1109/tlt.2010.35

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“…The medium scores of spatial presence are related to the desktop virtual reality nature of SL, while the higher scores of engagement and social dimensions of presence are related to the social nature of MUVEs and the collaborative nature of the PBL activity. The high level of social presence induced in MUVEs could eliminate the perceived isolation that students face when using single user platforms, because it recreates the social context of interaction and collaboration among students and teachers that exists in traditional hands-on laboratories (Feisel & Rosa, 2005;Vargas et al, 2011).…”

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Learning outcome, presence and satisfaction from a science activity in Second Life

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Mikropoulos

2016

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Although problem-based learning (PBL) has many advantages, it often fails to connect to the real world outside the classroom. The integration with the laboratory setting and the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) have been proposed to address this deficiency. Multi-user virtual environments (MUVEs) like Second Life (SL) are 3D collaborative virtual environments that could act as complementary or alternative worlds for the implementation of laboratory PBL activities offering low-cost, safe, and always available environments. The aim of this study was to compare a simple laboratory PBL activity implemented in both the real and virtual worlds, in terms of learning outcome, satisfaction, and presence. The sample consisted of 150 undergraduate university students. The results show that the MUVE provided similar learning outcome and satisfaction to the real-world condition. Presence was positively correlated to satisfaction but not to the learning outcome. Finally, there are indications that the MUVE was perceived as more pleasurable and informal learning environment, while reality was perceived as more stressful.

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Section: Presencementioning

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Learning outcome, presence and satisfaction from a science activity in Second Life

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Mikropoulos

2016

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“…• RL can be expensive to design and build and moreover may require significant ongoing staff support and expertise to maintain, especially during periods where students are expected to be active users (Chen et al, 2013;Vargas et al, 2011;Rossiter et al, 2011). Most departments do not have the expertise or resource to support this activity effectively.…”

Section: Background On Remote and Virtual Laboratoriesmentioning

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Using interactive tools to create an enthusiasm for control in aerospace and chemical engineers

Rossiter

2017

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The efficacy of virtual laboratories in supporting student learning is now well accepted. This paper builds on that assumption and considers where there are obvious gaps in provision and a need for a response to typical student criticisms. Specifically here, the focus is on students who complete a control course and do not understand why they have studied it, why it is relevant and so forth. Four new interactive laboratories are introduced which are designed for aerospace engineers and chemical engineers. The former two focus on a context, to help aerospace students see a scenario where lead and lag design might be needed. The latter two, for chemical engineers, focus on uncertainty and why control is therefore essential to ensure good process outcomes.

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“…• Remote laboratories are known to be costly and time consuming to produce and maintain and moreover require staff with significant expertise in many areas such as database use and web scripting which are outside their normal knowledge (Chen et al 2010, Vargas et al 2011. Most departments do not have the expertise or resource to support this activity effectively.…”

Section: Background On Remote and Virtual Laboratoriesmentioning

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Low production cost virtual modelling and control laboratories for chemical engineering students

Rossiter

2016

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This paper gives a brief review of work on virtual and remote laboratories along with a critique of their strengths and weaknesses. This is used as a motivation for a proposed method for producing virtual laboratories which, while relatively crude in comparison with professional alternatives, are much cheaper and faster to produce and thus can be created using the skill set and time of normal academics. Some examples and the coding processes are demonstrated.

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A Network of Automatic Control Web-Based Laboratories

Cited by 97 publications

References 16 publications

Learning outcome, presence and satisfaction from a science activity in Second Life

Learning outcome, presence and satisfaction from a science activity in Second Life

Using interactive tools to create an enthusiasm for control in aerospace and chemical engineers

Low production cost virtual modelling and control laboratories for chemical engineering students

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