Números Publicados > DIC 2017 VOL. 5 NÚMERO/NUMBER 2

Title- Augmented Reality in a Smart Classroom. Case Study: SaCI.

Abstract- In this work, we propose the utilization of augmented reality (AR) in a Smart Classroom (SaCI). The architecture of a SaCI has been proposed in a previous work, based on the paradigm of multi-agent systems. In this paper, we propose an agent that provides services of AR to display and design, among other things, augmented scenarios. In addition, we define an experimental real environment in SaCI to evaluate the utilization and impact of AR in it. The results are promising, since the criteria of motivation, learning curve and memorization of the students are substantially improved in the experimental group.

Index Terms- Augmented Reality, Smart Classroom, Education, Learning, Multi-agent Systems, Multimedia Systems, Technological Innovation.

Title- Feasibility of a Virtual Campus Decoupled from the Underlying e-learning Platforms: the VCAA Virtual Campus.

Abstract- Virtual campuses are usually developed with a high level of coupling to the underlying e-learning platforms. Although several approaches for isolating virtual campuses from these platforms have been proposed, at present there is no evidence in the literature of virtual campuses being run using any of these approaches. The VCAA virtual campus has been in use over a period of four academic years. This paper demonstrates the feasibility of the development, deployment and use of a new generation of virtual campus that is independent of the underlying e-learning platform and promotes the development of this approach.

Index Terms- Learning management systems, web services, integration architecture

Title- Integrating Formative Feedback in Introductory Programming Modules.

Abstract- Introductory programming modules are challenging for both lecturers and students. . This paper presents the proposal of a learning process enriched with formative feedback to mitigate the challenges. To this end, visual programming environments and educational robots are combined and complemented with automatic source code verification and validation feedback. The feedback integration proposal is presented along with the lessons learned from previously carried out experiments that established the basis of this work. The proposal has been implemented at the UPV/EHU University. The positive results of the evaluation are also presented.

Index Terms- Computer science education, Programming environments, Educational robots

Title- Validation of student peer assessment in effective oral communication in engineering degrees.

Abstract- Peer assessment is a form of collaborative learning in which the students evaluate learning products of other students. In this paper we present the results of the analysis of the assessment between students of oral presentations. A group of students solves a problem, writes a document with the resolution and makes an oral presentation in class for the rest of the students. Another group assesses both, the written document and the oral presentation. To help students to do the assessments two rubrics are provided along with other guidance documents which help in writing scientific documents and performing oral presentations. Regarding the oral communication, the rubric evaluates 5 factors. The result of the students’ evaluation is compared with the simultaneous evaluation of two professors. When making a comparison of the global assessment between professors and students we find significant differences. However, when the factor “use of auxiliary resources” is removed these differences disappear, since that factor introduces dispersion difficult to be justified. In addition, the assessment performed by students with and without the help of a rubric is compared. In this case we do not find significant differences.

Index Terms- collaborative learning, team work, effective oral communication, peer assessment