flock.uc.pt – A Web Platform for Online Educational Modules with Online Experiments

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2013

Authors

Alberto Cardoso (Author) Other; Maria Teresa Restivo (Author) FEUP; Pedro Cioga (Author) Other; Miguel Delgado (Author) Other; José Nuno Monsanto (Author) Other; João Bicker (Author) Other; Eduardo Nunes (Author) Other; Paulo Gil (Author) Other

Journal

Title: International Journal of Online Engineering

Vol. 9 No. Special Issue: REV2012 Exhibit

Pages: 13-15

ISSN: 1868-1646

Publisher: Kassel University Press GmbH

Indexing

Scopus

INSPEC

Scientific classification

FOS: Engineering and technology

Other information

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3991/ijoe.v9iS1.2355

Abstract (EN): Emerging technologies provide the necessary means to develop online learning programs with online experimental setups through web platforms for educational and training purposes. Combining design techniques with virtual and augmented reality, templates, contents and interfaces can improve users’ analytical capabilities of perception and cognition. In addition, it will allow the development of more attractive online courses, while promoting the learning process. This paper briefly describes some relevant features of the platform flock.uc.pt under development at the University of Coimbra, including some application examples. The authors’ intension is to demonstrate the main characteristics of this platform presenting some examples of online educational modules.

Language: Portuguese

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific