A. Vitorino, E. Nepomuceno, D. F. Resende, M. J. Lacerda
{"title":"Evaluating the reproducibility of multiagent systems","authors":"A. Vitorino, E. Nepomuceno, D. F. Resende, M. J. Lacerda","doi":"10.1109/EDUNINE.2017.7918184","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EDUNINE.2017.7918184","url":null,"abstract":"A multiagent system (MAS) is a computer based model of multiple interacting intelligent agents within an environment. One of the key aspects of such models is the ability to reproduce the results in different software and hardware. In general, the simulation of these models are carried out under floating point standards. It is well known that by limitation of computer arithmetic, the results may be different when the combination of hardware and software is also different. In such case, the evaluation of the reproducibility of MAS is harder than deterministic models, as it is usually seen as stochastic process. To overcome this problem, this paper presents a Kolmogorov-Smirnov test to verify if two simulations of a MAS keep the same statistical properties. Computational simulations illustrate the efficience of the technique as a tool to verify the reproducibility of a MAS.","PeriodicalId":185585,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE World Engineering Education Conference (EDUNINE)","volume":"8 2","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"113958670","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Analysis of data mining techniques applied to LMS for personalized education","authors":"W. Villegas-Ch., S. Luján-Mora","doi":"10.1109/EDUNINE.2017.7918188","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EDUNINE.2017.7918188","url":null,"abstract":"This article describes the models and the use of data mining techniques applied to Learning Management Systems (LMS) which allow institutions to offer the student a personalized education. It considers the ways in which the concepts of educational data mining (EDM) are applied to the information extracted from the LMS. The data from these systems can be evaluated to convert the information collected into useful information to provide an education tailored to the needs of each student. This approach seeks to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of education by recognizing patterns in student performance. This article presents an analysis of the data mining techniques that fit LMS, specifically in terms of a case study applied to the e-learning platform Moodle. The objective is to provide stakeholders with guidance on the use of EDM tools.","PeriodicalId":185585,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE World Engineering Education Conference (EDUNINE)","volume":"40 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114551126","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"‘24 hours of Innovation’ - A report on students' and teachers' perspectives as a way to foster entrepreneurship competences in Engineering","authors":"Alejandro Adorjan, Gerardo Matturro","doi":"10.1109/EDUNINE.2017.7918178","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EDUNINE.2017.7918178","url":null,"abstract":"At University level, particularly in Engineering fields, the academe shows significant enthusiasm for the development of various competencies concerning entrepreneurship and innovation, focusing on the promotion of opportunities and the strengthening of the existing connection between the University and the Software Industry. One of the main challenges in Engineering is finding a proper answer to the following research question: Which entrepreneurial competencies should we foster in our students if they are to emerge from the Educational system to the International Software Industry? This paper presents a group of students' and their mentor's perspectives on their perception of innovation and entrepreneurial concepts after their participation in the ‘24 hours of innovation’ challenge. The surveyed group (Software Engineering freshmen) won the first place amongst 200 students, businessmen and professionals. All survey participants mentioned that this kind of events foster several competencies such as: communication, teamwork and leadership.","PeriodicalId":185585,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE World Engineering Education Conference (EDUNINE)","volume":"13 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114627934","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
B. Trowbridge, Frank Calas, Zachary Weingarten, Josiah Husinger, Vladislav Fomitchev, R. Integlia
{"title":"Protomesh, a wireless solution and platform for embedded education and Raspberry Pi workshops","authors":"B. Trowbridge, Frank Calas, Zachary Weingarten, Josiah Husinger, Vladislav Fomitchev, R. Integlia","doi":"10.1109/EDUNINE.2017.7918189","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EDUNINE.2017.7918189","url":null,"abstract":"In order to further education in embedded discovery, Protomesh (prototype mesh) seeks to improve the field by providing a wireless solution for deploying Raspberry Pi workshops. Protomesh is a platform for starting up a quick ad-hoc batman-adv network. Batman-adv is an open source, kernel module native to Linux that provides a layer two mesh network routing protocol [2]. We leveraged this technology during Raspberry Pi workshops to use as a wireless infrastructure where students could freely access their Raspberry Pi across the mesh network. Network technologies such as this provide both an interactive and enriching experience. Protomesh enhances this experience by providing a solution for wireless connections and removing the burden of tethered Raspberry Pis. By allowing students to experience Raspberry Pi's wirelessly, students are enabled to explore a new horizon of embedded education.","PeriodicalId":185585,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE World Engineering Education Conference (EDUNINE)","volume":"119 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123254163","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An approach to Informatics foresight","authors":"Francisco Hallo, M. Hallo","doi":"10.1109/EDUNINE.2017.7918190","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EDUNINE.2017.7918190","url":null,"abstract":"Most curricula in Informatics and other sciences at the universities are in permanent change. An informatics foresight is useful to update the study programs and to develop and offer new study curricula tuned for the local needs. More of these types of studies are developed by governmental departments and specialized groups because of the number of variables to analyse, the complexity of scenarios, and the wide number of experts needed, not to mention the cost and the governmental plans and goals a country has. In this paper we have adapted a simple method to define an informatics foresight using the information already available in internet and specialized electronic libraries. The method was applied to a study case: the future of the informatics and computer science majors at Escuela Politécnica Nacional of Quito Ecuador","PeriodicalId":185585,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE World Engineering Education Conference (EDUNINE)","volume":"16 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130576724","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Modeling a mobile learning context data ontology","authors":"Arthur Casals, Anarosa Alves Franco Brandão","doi":"10.1109/EDUNINE.2017.7918185","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EDUNINE.2017.7918185","url":null,"abstract":"One of the aspects brought by the use of connected mobile devices in education is the possibility of learning in different environments, using physical environmental factors in its advantage. These factors are part of what we define as “mobile context”, which is comprised by different information dimensions: temporal, physical, and social. This information can be modelled as an ontology and used in conjunction with existing pedagogical methodologies and educational content to enhance the learning process. In this paper, we propose ontologies to represent and integrate mobile context data and learning objectives. The former represents the dimensions involved in a virtual learning environment accessed by a mobile device and the latter represents learning objectives as part of pedagogical methodologies. Integration of both is achieved by combining them with an existing educational content ontology to establish an information structure to be used by virtual learning environments when accessed from mobile devices. A scenario of application is also provided.","PeriodicalId":185585,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE World Engineering Education Conference (EDUNINE)","volume":"36 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127570630","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Experiences using the Jigsaw learning technique to teach IFPUG function points","authors":"J. Pow-Sang","doi":"10.1109/EDUNINE.2017.7918186","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EDUNINE.2017.7918186","url":null,"abstract":"IFPUG function point (FP) is a technique that is utilized to measure the functional size of a software system. This paper presents experiences of the utilization of the Jigsaw learning technique to reinforce the theoretical concepts about FP taught in a previous traditional lecture class. In the first experience with Jigsaw, students had some misconceptions about the FP measurement process after the class due to its design. After the first experience, Jigsaw class was modified to avoid student's misconceptions originated by this design. Results of a pretest and a posttest applied in a class with the new design allowed us to corroborate students improved their knowledge and performance after their participation in their cooperative work.","PeriodicalId":185585,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE World Engineering Education Conference (EDUNINE)","volume":"77 ","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133454485","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
J. Impagliazzo, J. Pow-Sang, Ignacio Trejos, R. Meier, D. Nunes
{"title":"Latin and American perspectives on the computer engineering (CE2016) report","authors":"J. Impagliazzo, J. Pow-Sang, Ignacio Trejos, R. Meier, D. Nunes","doi":"10.1109/EDUNINE.2017.7918171","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EDUNINE.2017.7918171","url":null,"abstract":"ACM and the IEEE Computer Society have released their computer engineering curriculum guidelines in December of 2016. The curricular report, tagged CE2016, reflects current computer engineering education and practice that would be relevant for the coming decade. The report provides some examples on ways to map knowledge units to courses and it addresses expected requirements in science and mathematics. This panel presentation provides an overview of the report and aims to provide perspectives on computer engineering from diverse Latin American communities. The authors plan to engage in discussions with participants that contrast CE2016 with current computer engineering curricula in Latin America. They also provide ways to implement the guidelines within Latin American settings. The authors welcome full audience participation including overall comments with the goal of cultivating robust computer engineering educational models that complement academic and industry communities. The session should prove to be very timely and highly informative.","PeriodicalId":185585,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE World Engineering Education Conference (EDUNINE)","volume":"45 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121769351","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Improving learning on economic analysis of energy efficiency projects by using comparative cost analysis and measuring and verification methodology","authors":"F. Martell, Eduardo Torres","doi":"10.1109/EDUNINE.2017.7918182","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EDUNINE.2017.7918182","url":null,"abstract":"Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Savings-based Projects (ESPs) rely on capital investment and must compete with other capital expenditure projects inside organizations. The education on the economic feasibility analysis of these ESPs must be improved in order to be more attractive for investments. This paper discusses the redesign of an online graduate course using project oriented learning as a teaching technique and performance assessment to evaluate students on a competency-based educational model using real life scenarios of ESPs. The redesign of the course considers financial analysis tools such as comparative annual cost analysis, which requires a detailed analysis on the actual energy consumption and an estimation of the energy consumption for the improved scenario, and a proper selection of a reliable energy measurement and identification methodology It has been found that the redesigned course allowed the students to better develop their competences on the financial analysis and further promotion of ESPs.","PeriodicalId":185585,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE World Engineering Education Conference (EDUNINE)","volume":"235 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134134441","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Using a research project as classroom support the case of digital preservation of degraded historic manuscripts at the University of Buenos Aires School of Engineering","authors":"O. Clúa, M. Feldgen","doi":"10.1109/EDUNINE.2017.7918176","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EDUNINE.2017.7918176","url":null,"abstract":"The last 20 years we have been developing a project on digital preservation of degraded historic handwritten documents in cooperation with the Instituto de Historia Argentina y Americana “Dr E. Ravignani” devoted to history research. This projects objective was the research and development of algorithms, tools, models and workflow to extract information from the images. This information was used to generate descriptive metadata and to provide a structured access to the historic archive. During the time we worked in the project, we decided to include the experiences and a reduced complexity version of the required tasks in the subjects we and other colleges are in charge at our University. This incorporation is in addition of using the project as a source of thesis and final work assignments. In this paper we will detail parts of the project and the modification of some tasks and requirements done to make them suitable as learning challenges.","PeriodicalId":185585,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE World Engineering Education Conference (EDUNINE)","volume":"39 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130270732","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}