Peter Arras

Remote experiments for reliability studies of embedded systems

This paper deals with the experience of developing and implementing remote laboratories in engineering studies. In the article authors describe the challenges in the development and reuse of remote laboratories. As reliability of embedded systems is an important issue in electronic engineering studies authors suggest key features which are important for the study of the reliability of embedded systems. New low-cost remote laboratories for the study of the reliability of embedded systems are considered in the article.

Interactive Platform for Embedded Software Development Study

This paper describes a didactional system which is aimed at supporting remote experiments in developing software for Embedded Systems. As basis for this system is used the Raspberry Pi which provides a variety of possibilities at low costs. Demo experiments and possibilities for learning software development for embedded systems are described.

Iterative pattern for the embedding of remote laboratories in the educational process

In the paper pattern for the embedding of remote experiments into study curricula are considered. Two case studies of remote laboratories development and maintenance are described. SWOT analysis is suggested as the start point for any remote laboratory and educational infrastructure for its development. The quality assessment plan for the courses based on remote laboratories is suggested.

Architectural characteristics and educational possibilities of the remote laboratory in materials properties

In this paper the architectural features of a remote laboratory for the study of mechanical properties of materials are considered and the role of the remote lab in the blended learning in Material Sciences.

Master level education in project management — The EuroMPM model

Projects are one of the most important organizational patterns in industry and society. Projects drive change and change takes place in a projectized world. Therefore, project management is a competence field which is required in many areas and on various competence levels. Master education in project management is a special type of delivery for project management competence. It combines a scientific approach with an education for a professional domain. Master programmes are an established way of competence delivery in project management — both for graduate students and professionals. With the ambition to define a European way of Master education in project management, the partners of the consortium of the European Master in Project Management (EuroMPM) developed a portfolio of six Master programmes at different European universities. These programmes are closely interlinked with exchange formats for students, scientists and lecturers, double degrees and a joint research community. The programmes follow a similar philosophy and didactic model. They have a synchronized and aligned curriculum. The intended competence profile for the graduates is aligned, too, while still being differentiated by local specialization modules and different target groups. The comprehensive approach in terms of content development, delivery, didactics, community of practice and intended learning outcomes forms a unique model — the EuroMPM model. This contribution aims to define and describe the EuroMPM model. The intention is to serve as a position paper and starting point for the development of a de-facto standard in project management education on Master level.

Project oriented teaching approaches for e-learning environment

Internet of Things is deeply integrated into all aspects of human life. This is also the case in higher education as well. Introduction of different e-learning tools requires from teachers and students deep knowledge in new emerging techniques. In the article we describe a project oriented approach in studying and 3 case studies on how new technology can improve the e-learning environment in HEIs.

Sustainability of the Remote Laboratories Based on Systems with Limited Resources

The sustainability of remote laboratories is considered both from the point of view of sustainable system architecture and of sustainable teaching outcomes. The goal of the work is to provide an approach for making remote laboratory systems build on components with limited (software) resources more sustainable, meaning more long-lasting, more economic, more efficient. We consider the whole of the sustainability of the development process, sustainability of system architecture and sustainability of teaching outcomes.

Challenges of using ICT in education

The characteristics of modern day education are the application of ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) which are becoming increasingly important in the teaching of subjects with different focus. The specificity of individual subjects makes it necessary to adapt methods of different ICT-tools used in education. Online courses and the distribution of content over the Internet will significantly impact education in the coming years and decades. The traditional school model has lost its monopoly in the process, content, methods and learning objectives. The current model of the university, which combines teaching and research and possesses property and bureaucratic background, in most cases, will be unsustainable in the next ten to fifteen years. Rather than providing information and lessons, the school will become a place of consultation and informal personal contact between students and teachers. More important than before will be practical exercises which cannot be provided online. As in any learning process an important issue is the attention paid to student evaluation. For an objective and correct evaluation challenges in an ICT-aided learning environment are great.

Risk management in multi-national projects

This article is the result of the inter-project coaching process for international projects with a multinational team. The challenging task for the Project manager to deal with different types of risks and to predict the consequences of this risks for the projects. The experience of two tempus projects managing is described by the authors.

Remote experiment at universities

The idea of sharing laboratories through the Internet for educational purposes emerged in the nineties of the last century in the USA. Since that time, remote real experiments have registered significant progress and currently are constantly developing. Several authors in their professional studies confirm their educational benefits. The paper presents observations and experiences of regular users of remote real experiments - university teachers from various places in the world to the use of remote real experiments in education.