Números Publicados > NOV 2018 VOL. 6 NÚMERO/NUMBER 4

Title- Analysis of innovative approaches in the class using conceptual maps and considering the learning styles of the students

Abstract- This paper presents innovations to stimulate the autonomy of engineering students by using different active methodologies. The strategies designed to address this problem are based on analyzing students' learning styles and incorporating specific tools into teaching practice, such as "M-eRoDes", which supports the automatic evaluation and feedback of concept maps created by them. Among the main findings, the students' assessment of the activity "making concept maps" as useful but not easy stands out. Despite the difficulty, or precisely for that reason, the experience has contributed to improve their autonomy and to develop skills to express the knowledge they have learned.

Index Terms- computer science education, educational technology, learning management systems, semantic web, concept maps

Title- Characteristics and Functions Laboratory of Induction Machines in Environment

Abstract- This paper presents the development and implementation of a Virtual Laboratory that allows to recreate the fundamental aspects of induction machines tests. These machines are widely used in the industry and their tests require a good preparation of the personnel that manipulates them. The proposed laboratory recreates the Electrical Machines Laboratory of the National University of Colombia that has the necessary equipment to develop tests to induction machines. Among the advantages of the proposed laboratory, the Virtual Laboratory of Induction Machines (LVMI) facilitates student inclusion and can be used by educational institutions as a component for the expansion of academic coverage. The LVMI can also be used for other educational purposes, for instance, it can be used in statistics for the study of correlation and trend curves. This document shows the background, usefulness and characteristics of this project. Since it is a material that the National University of Colombia has prepared for the general public, readers are invited to use this material.

Index Terms- Inclusivity, Induction Machine, Optimization; Simulation, Virtual Laboratory.

Title- Designing the Didactic Strategy Modeling Language (DSML) From PoN: An Activity Oriented EML Proposal

Abstract- This article presents the design of Didactic Strategy Modeling Language (DSML), according to the principles of Physics of Notations (PoN). DSML is a visual and activity-oriented language for learning design characterized by the representation of different activities according to the nature of the task. Once the language is designed, a blind interpretation study is conducted to validate the semantic transparency of the learning activity iconography. The results of the study allow to refine icons. Also, an authoring tool for DSML is presented, which is integrated to an LMS. A Model Driven course is designed as a DSML pre-validation.

Index Terms- Computer aided instruction, computer languages, learning systems, modeling

Title- Using Raspberry Pi to create a solution for accessing Educative Questionnaires from Mobile Devices

Abstract- Raspberry Pi has the capability of being configured as an access point and as a web server, so it can be used for creating applications that can be access from mobile devices without needing an internet connection. Proposal is based on the possibility for students to answer questionnaires from their mobile devices. Answers can be observed in real time by the teacher. This solution creates dynamism integrating the existing mobile devices in the classroom. This is addressed by explaining the features in terms of used hardware and software, as well as the functional tests performed and their implementation allowing replication.

Index Terms- Raspberry Pi, mobile devices, teaching resources, questionnaires