An Innovative Remote-Lab Framework for Educational Experimentation

International Association of Online Engineering

Wael Farag¹ 

[1] American University of the Middle East

关键词: architectures for educational technology system;    computer-mediated communication;    human-computer interface;    distance education and tele-learning;   

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学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: International Association of Online Engineering

【 摘 要 】

This  paper describes  a flexible and scalable architecture  of  remote  laboratories  developed  for students  for  experimentation  in  educational  institutions,  research  labs  and technology  companies.  The framework and procedures for multi-remote labs environment are explained. The development of the lab client software as a Rich Internet Application (RIA) is described. The utilization of low-cost hardware and software packages to provide the interface to the labs equipment is shown, and the deployment of Web Services as the communication medium between the Lab Server and the Lab Client is presented. A case study for a remote lab, the Microcontroller Kit Remote IDE, was carried out. Any student can connect to the remote lab and performs each experiment while watching the equipment during execution via a webcam feed. The whole lab is accessible from any PC connected to the internet.

【 授权许可】

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