Remote experiment
A remote experiment is a real experiment with real laboratory instruments and equipment that can be controlled by a computer through the internet [1] [2]. One or more remote experiments are accessible in remote laboratory [3].
Remotely controlled experiments have become a widespread tool for teaching physics at the university level of education. When executing remote experiments the remote users can change system parameters, observe results in graphical form and/or by video transmission from webcam, and download the experimental results. Sometimes a booking system is available for remote experiments that allows the users to book time for access of remote experiment in advance [4]. User operates remote experiment via graphical user interface. Remote experiments are positively evaluated by the learners [5].
Advantages of remote experiments
When compared to simulations in virtual laboratories and to experiments in the traditional laboratories, remotely controlled experiments have following advantages:
- remote experiments can be carried out from anywhere in the world;
- no time restriction since experiments are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week;
- overcoming problems with limited laboratory capacity for numerous students [6];
- safe and secure operation of equipment without danger of user's injury;
- remote experiments can be shared between education institutions as for example in labshare initiative.
Users of remote experiments
Remote experiments are a powerful technology which can be implemented in distance education to provide the learner hands-on experience. Remote experiments can be especially valuable for some groups of users:
- learners with physical disabilities, who cannot intend traditional laboratory exercises;
- part-time students, who cannot intend traditional laboratory exercises;
- learners who are undergoing continued education (Lifelong learning programs) and have to integrate learning activities into their everyday schedule.
External links
- http://www.ictphysics.upol.cz/remotelab/index_en.html
- http://rcl.physik.uni-kl.de/
- http://act.dii.unisi.it/experiments.php
- http://www.ilough-lab.com
- http://remote-lab.fyzika.net
References
- ^ G. Tzafestas, Spyros (2009). Web-based control and robotics education. Dordrect: Springer. ISBN 978-1-61350-186-3.
- ^ Thomsen, C. "Remote Lab Experiments: Opening Possibilities for Distance Learning in Engineering Fields" (PDF). Retrieved 14 May 2013.
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