A Systematic Framework of Virtual Laboratories Using Mobile Agent and Design Pattern Technologies

Li, Yi-Hsung; Dow, Chyi‐Ren; Lin, Cheng-Min; Chen, Sheng‐Chang; Hsu, Fu-Wei

doi:10.4018/jdet.2009070102

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“…, 2010). In addition, a rights allocation system based on the different user groups and institutions should be managed to achieve different levels of clearance depending on the lab setup (Ying and Zhu, 2004; Li et al. , 2009).…”

Section: Theoretical Background On Effectiveness Of Digital Lab Trans...mentioning

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A maturity model for the effective digital transformation of laboratories

Kammerlohr

Paradice²,

Uckelmann³

2022

JMTM

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PurposeThis paper presents a maturity model for digital transformation effectiveness in laboratories (labs) with education and research purposes.Design/methodology/approachThe model was developed using design science research methodology, expert interviews and case studies.FindingsThe model fulfills three practical goals: (1) to establish comparability of the effectiveness of the digital transformation of labs, (2) to provide lab operators from academia and industry with a guide for (further) transformation and (3) to build initial trust among lab users. In addition, the maturity model contributes to the literature on digital lab transformation by capturing, describing, structuring and evaluating relevant dimensions, items and levels. Model strengths and weaknesses, areas for improvement, international applicability and practical and reusable recommendations are presented as well as the added value in assessing lab functionalities and lab sustainability.Practical implicationsAlthough originally developed as a maturity model driven by lab education, the model is also suitable for the transformation of research labs in manufacturing technology management. Digital labs can efficiently support industry training and research and development activities as well as simulate the development of new processes prior to their implementation.Originality/valueEspecially for these use cases, the authors see application potentials for the use of online labs from an organizational perspective and from the perspective of stakeholders such as industry users and operators with a manufacturing background, who use and develop transformed labs for teaching and research.

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Section: Theoretical Background On Effectiveness Of Digital Lab Trans...mentioning

confidence: 99%

A maturity model for the effective digital transformation of laboratories

Kammerlohr

Paradice²,

Uckelmann³

2022

JMTM

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“…In addition to these characteristics, the software agent provides user assistance for performing basic computer and networking tasks. Software agents commonly are autonomous and goal oriented, provide communications, are persistent, are mobile, can learn, and can be applied in diverse applications, such as industry, commerce, education, military, agriculture, manufacturing, and Internet applications [2,9,[11][12][13].…”

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“…Virtual learning environments can be applied to long distance education, and also enrich classroom activities. In a laboratorybased course, students need teachers to explain the operating procedures [2]. In a traditional learning environment, students can ask teachers questions directly; in a virtual learning environment, students need an agent, such as a virtual teacher/teaching assistant, for asking questions or solving problems.…”

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u‐TA: A ubiquitous teaching assistant using knowledge retrieval and adaptive learning techniques

Huang

Dow

et al. 2013

Comp Applic In Engineering

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ABSTRACT:Using mobile agents to assist students in virtual learning environments has become increasingly common for hands-on experiments. Although virtual learning environments provide mobile agents as a platform for services to learners, one type of mobile agent only serves in one course, bringing possible benefits to users. This study was conducted to use agent techniques to construct a ubiquitous teaching assistant (u-TA) for assisting students solve problems in laboratory courses. We gave the u-TA enhanced social skills so that it can reduce the burden on teachers. The proposed u-TA system consists of both Web-based and instant messenger-based (IM-based) interfaces, and the u-TA can learn from other agents by analyzing their dialogues. Experiments were conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the u-TA and the results show that the u-TA can assist students and share the TA's workload in courses. The experimental results also demonstrated that the u-TA has good communications ability; its two user interfaces can increase interactions with students.

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“…Beijing University built the virtual earth simulation laboratory for the experiment course in the field of earth [11][12][13]. Some other universities also built some virtual lab in mobile terminal such as Sumaya Princess University and Sagelebu University in Croatia [14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22].…”

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Virtual Laboratory Application Development for Mobile Terminal

Zheng

Shi²,

Qiao³

et al. 2018

Int. J. Onl. Eng.

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Abstract-In order to confirm the theoretical knowledge it is important to perform experiments while learning the digital circuit design, which enhances the learning process. The digital design laboratories are often in short supply and introduces a number of limitations. The limitations includes smaller number of instruments and instrument stability, particularly in poor and developing countries. This paper reports the development of a mobile virtual laboratory application (VL-APP) digital design that help students to perform virtual experiments anywhere and anytime. It mainly utilizes simulation of experiments and provides a model and script for users to design experiments independently. The development utilizes Unity3D and 3ds-max for the software platform, and Android for the test installation environment. The test results demonstrates potential of the developed application.

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A Systematic Framework of Virtual Laboratories Using Mobile Agent and Design Pattern Technologies

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A maturity model for the effective digital transformation of laboratories

A maturity model for the effective digital transformation of laboratories

u‐TA: A ubiquitous teaching assistant using knowledge retrieval and adaptive learning techniques

Virtual Laboratory Application Development for Mobile Terminal

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