Online Laboratories as a Support System for Learning Processes in Engineering
Maria M. Larrondo-Petrie (Florida Atlantic Univeristy, US)
(Florida Atlantic Univeristy, US)
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Online Laboratories as a Support System for Learning Processes in Engineering | ||
| Published in: | Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure for Sustainable Cities and Communities: Proceedings of the 17th LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education and Technology | |
| Date of Conference: | July 24-26, 2019 | |
| Location of Conference: | Montego Bay, Jamaica | |
| Authors: | Luis Felipe Zapata Rivera (Florida Atlantic Univeristy, US) Maria M. Larrondo-Petrie (Florida Atlantic Univeristy, US) (Florida Atlantic Univeristy, US) | |
| Full Paper: | #550 | |
Abstract:The Latin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions (LACCEI) and The Organization of American States (OAS) Have been working together in hemispheric initiatives such as: Diversity, the role of women in STEM, Technologies for Learning Engineering among others. Online laboratories allow students to perform experiments at any time from any place. Advantages such as low cost, effectivity and efficiency make these systems attractive for schools with a limited budget to invest in lab equipment, generating a possibility for paying/exchange Lab access as a service with other institutions, saving money in terms of personnel, location and energy bills. This research presents the design of a platform to integrate geographically distributed online laboratories, in a system that allow the integration with educational tools. Including collaboration roles, adaptability of interfaces, traceability of each action of the user and giving valuable information to teachers and administrators and the correct feedback to the students. | ||