Enhancing Lessons on the Internet of Things in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Medical Education with a Remote Lab
Sofia Amador Nelke,
Dan Kohen-Vacs,
Michael Khomyakov,
Maria Rosienkiewicz,
Joanna Helman,
Mariusz Cholewa,
Mateusz Molasy,
Anna Górecka,
José-Francisco Gómez-González,
Maxime Bourgain,
Athith Sagar,
Giovanni Berselli,
Daniel Blank,
Michael Winokur,
Arriel Benis
Affiliations
Sofia Amador Nelke
Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Technology Management, Holon Institute of Technology, Holon 5810201, Israel
Dan Kohen-Vacs
Faculty of Instructional Technologies, Holon Institute of Technology, Holon 5810201, Israel
Michael Khomyakov
Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Technology Management, Holon Institute of Technology, Holon 5810201, Israel
Maria Rosienkiewicz
Department of Laser Technologies, Automation and Production Management, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Lukasiewicza 5, 50-370 Wroclaw, Poland
Joanna Helman
Department of Laser Technologies, Automation and Production Management, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Lukasiewicza 5, 50-370 Wroclaw, Poland
Mariusz Cholewa
Department of Laser Technologies, Automation and Production Management, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Lukasiewicza 5, 50-370 Wroclaw, Poland
Mateusz Molasy
Department of Laser Technologies, Automation and Production Management, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Lukasiewicza 5, 50-370 Wroclaw, Poland
Anna Górecka
Department of Laser Technologies, Automation and Production Management, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Lukasiewicza 5, 50-370 Wroclaw, Poland
José-Francisco Gómez-González
Departamento de Ingeniería Industrial, Escuela Superior de Ingeniería y Tecnología, Universidad de La Laguna, 30206 San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain
Maxime Bourgain
EPF—Graduate School of Engineering, 55 Avenue du Président Wilson, 94230 Cachan, France
Athith Sagar
Centria University of Applied Sciences, Vierimaantie 7, 84100 Ylivieska, Finland
Giovanni Berselli
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Energetics, Management and Transportation, University of Genoa, Via all’Opera Pia 15/A, 16145 Genova, Italy
Daniel Blank
Department of Information, Universidad Blas Pascal, Córdoba 5147, Argentina
Michael Winokur
Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Technology Management, Holon Institute of Technology, Holon 5810201, Israel
Arriel Benis
Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Technology Management, Holon Institute of Technology, Holon 5810201, Israel
Integrating remote Internet of Things (IoT) laboratories into project-based learning (PBL) in higher education institutions (HEIs) while exploiting the approach of technology-enhanced learning (TEL) is a challenging yet pivotal endeavor. Our proposed approach enables students to interact with an IoT-equipped lab locally and remotely, thereby bridging theoretical knowledge with practical application, creating a more immersive, adaptable, and effective learning experience. This study underscores the significance of combining hardware, software, and coding skills in PBL, emphasizing how IoTRemoteLab (the remote lab we developed) supports a customized educational experience that promotes innovation and safety. Moreover, we explore the potential of IoTRemoteLab as a TEL, facilitating and supporting the understanding and definition of the requirements of remote learning. Furthermore, we demonstrate how we incorporate generative artificial intelligence into IoTRemoteLab’s settings, enabling personalized recommendations for students leveraging the lab locally or remotely. Our approach serves as a model for educators and researchers aiming to equip students with essential skills for the digital age while addressing broader issues related to access, engagement, and sustainability in HEIs. The practical findings following an in-class experiment reinforce the value of IoTRemoteLab and its features in preparing students for future technological demands and fostering a more inclusive, safe, and effective educational environment.
