{"title":"Bridge the Gap: Using Challenge-Based Learning to Connect University and Industry","authors":"Miguel Ángel Sánchez Vidales;Paula Lamo","doi":"10.1109/RITA.2024.3501933","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/RITA.2024.3501933","url":null,"abstract":"Collaboration between universities and companies has become vital in training future professionals. However, on many occasions, this collaboration could be more agile and efficient to avoid a disconnect between the supply of trained professionals and the demand of the labor market. This situation is aggravated in the case of online training, where students are geographically delocalized and need the opportunity to interact directly with companies. To address this issue and ensure up-to-date and relevant student training, an innovative program that promotes collaboration between the university and various organizations in the Master in Industry 4.0 is presented. The proposal offers a new subject that uses learning based on challenges proposed and directed by leading companies in the sector. This allows students to apply their knowledge and gain insight into the industry in which they will work. Four calls have been carried out, and there are 14 challenges available, covering various industrial sectors and applications related to Industry 4.0/5.0. This paper presents the results of this program. Companies have obtained innovative and valuable solutions for their specific needs. In contrast, students have been able to apply their knowledge in real situations and gain valuable experience in the business world. Many students come from different geographical environments, especially from LATAM, and they value the subject and teaching staff positively. Due to the success of the program in Master in Industry 4.0, the same approach has been implemented in the university’s master’s program in the Internet of Things, with equally satisfactory results.","PeriodicalId":38963,"journal":{"name":"Revista Iberoamericana de Tecnologias del Aprendizaje","volume":"19 ","pages":"371-378"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142858894","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":"Enhancing Industrial Automation: A Practical Study on Communication Protocols and EdMES Software Integration","authors":"Heylin Diaz;Peter Poór","doi":"10.1109/RITA.2024.3501218","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/RITA.2024.3501218","url":null,"abstract":"Developing Communication protocols has played a crucial role in the industry’s success. The featured article deals with the main communication protocols used in industrial automation. Materials and methods section summarizes different technologies in primary communication protocols used between devices, represented by the automation pyramid that occurs at different levels or layers. The main contribution of the article is presented in results section as a practical study on using industry protocols with EdMES software to automate production processes. This is maintained by using different communication technologies in an automated process. The article’s conclusion specifies the communication technologies identified and how they allow the interaction between other process actors, which are a part of the earlier presented automation pyramid.","PeriodicalId":38963,"journal":{"name":"Revista Iberoamericana de Tecnologias del Aprendizaje","volume":"19 ","pages":"361-370"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142858893","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}
Mariana Hernández-Pérez;Pedro Manuel Hernández-Castellano;José Alexis Alonso-Sánchez;Eduardo Gregorio Quevedo-Gutiérrez
{"title":"The Challenge of the Gender Gap and the Lack of STEM Vocations in ESO and Baccalaureate","authors":"Mariana Hernández-Pérez;Pedro Manuel Hernández-Castellano;José Alexis Alonso-Sánchez;Eduardo Gregorio Quevedo-Gutiérrez","doi":"10.1109/RITA.2024.3499337","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/RITA.2024.3499337","url":null,"abstract":"The persistence of gender inequality in STEM careers among high school students represents a significant and ongoing concern. A decline in interest in science and technology, particularly among female students, is a notable finding in the research. From an early age, this disparity intensifies, prompting a comprehensive examination of the factors that perpetuate it. This study examined strategies to enhance female involvement in STEM, with a particular focus on hands-on workshops where women assume a pivotal role. These workshops aim to inspire and motivate students by showcasing examples of successful women in STEM, while also fostering their confidence and empowerment. The methodology encompassed surveys of middle and high school students, which revealed that nearly half of the students lacked familial or pedagogical encouragement to pursue STEM careers, underscoring the pivotal role of close role models in academic decisions. Furthermore, a comparative analysis was conducted to examine the discrepancies between students from private/subsidised and public educational institutions. The findings emphasise the necessity of initiating vocational guidance at an early stage of development, thereby counteracting the biases that are often established during adolescence, such as the impostor syndrome. Following their participation in the workshops, a notable proportion of students indicated an enhanced interest in pursuing university studies in STEM, with female students reporting heightened motivation and empowerment to explore these career pathways. This approach aims not only to equip young women with the requisite tools for success in STEM, but also to inspire a new generation of women leaders in science and technology.","PeriodicalId":38963,"journal":{"name":"Revista Iberoamericana de Tecnologias del Aprendizaje","volume":"19 ","pages":"331-341"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=10754637","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142810384","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. A. Castro;F. J. Verdu;P. A. García;A. Sirvent;A. Escapa;J. A. Martínez;F. Rodríguez
{"title":"Integration of Self-Learning and Assessment Activities Using STACK in a Course of Mathematics in Engineering","authors":"M. A. Castro;F. J. Verdu;P. A. García;A. Sirvent;A. Escapa;J. A. Martínez;F. Rodríguez","doi":"10.1109/RITA.2024.3487922","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/RITA.2024.3487922","url":null,"abstract":"This work presents an educational experience developed during the 2022-2023 academic year as part of a project of the “Programa de Redes de investigación en docencia universitaria” (Research Networks Program in University Teaching) of the Institute of Education Sciences (ICE) of the University of Alicante (UA), Spain. It is a continuation of the one developed in the previous academic year, whose goal was to incorporate and evaluate the use of the STACK system as a self-learning and automatic assessment tool for Mathematics contents in Engineering. This work details the actions corresponding to a first-year Mathematics course of the Degree in Biomedical Engineering at the UA, where STACK activities have been fully integrated within the development of the curriculum, both as voluntary learning activities and in the form of activities included in the assessment of the subject. A wide set of tests with STACK questions has been created for all the contents of the course, and tests and exams have been carried out based on STACK, either exclusively or as a complementary tool. The analysis of the degree of use of the system and its relationship with the results obtained in partial tests and exams, as well as the opinions of the students in a survey, show the good reception by the students of having available the type of activities that the STACK system allows, and the positive relationship of having carried out these activities with student’s achievements.","PeriodicalId":38963,"journal":{"name":"Revista Iberoamericana de Tecnologias del Aprendizaje","volume":"19 ","pages":"315-320"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=10737416","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142645393","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Cristian Gómez-Macías;Juan Manuel Vara;Francisco Javier Pérez-Blanco;David Granada
{"title":"A Block-Based Web IDE to Ease the Smart Contract Programming Learning Curve","authors":"Cristian Gómez-Macías;Juan Manuel Vara;Francisco Javier Pérez-Blanco;David Granada","doi":"10.1109/RITA.2024.3487475","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/RITA.2024.3487475","url":null,"abstract":"Smart contracts, underpinned by blockchain technology, are crucial for data modification and querying in decentralized systems. Despite their potential, mainstream adoption has been limited by the complexity of programming and lack of beginner-friendly tools. To address this, we developed SmaCly, a block-based web environment that simplifies smart contract creation through visual programming and automatic Solidity code generation. This paper discusses the initial application of SmaCly in a postgraduate course, highlighting its positive impact on learning outcomes. Findings show that SmaCly’s intuitive interface and structural templates reduce coding errors and enhance understanding of Solidity. Qualitative feedback confirms that the tool aids novice developers in mastering complex concepts and provides valuable insights for future improvements, demonstrating the effectiveness of visual programming environments in education.","PeriodicalId":38963,"journal":{"name":"Revista Iberoamericana de Tecnologias del Aprendizaje","volume":"19 ","pages":"321-330"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142777523","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":"Social and Scientific Relevance of Systems Engineering Undergraduate Theses in Latin America","authors":"Pilar Hidalgo-León;Ana Luna;Lornel Rivas","doi":"10.1109/RITA.2024.3476154","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/RITA.2024.3476154","url":null,"abstract":"The main objective of this research is to contribute with a methodology based on data science techniques that allows the identification of undergraduate Latin American Systems Engineering theses that have social and scientific relevance. The Sustainable Development Goals promulgated by the UN with a view to 2030 research guidelines capable of influencing society. Hence, the importance of having a tool that allows obtaining indicators related to the research’s scientific and social relevance. We might wonder if it is possible to identify, through a systematic methodology, Systems Engineering undergraduate Latin American theses whose approach has scientific and social relevance. To answer this question free access repositories from 21 Latin American countries were used, and the search for System Engineering undergraduate theses published between 2015 and 2022 was restricted. We used scrapping and crawling techniques to demonstrate the social and scientific relevance, considering the title, the abstract, and the keywords of the analyzed theses as sources. After applying these techniques, the collected data were stored in a dataset. To enhance our search methodology, we implemented language-based filters, and we narrowed down the results by including only titles with keywords mentioned in the selection criteria. We then utilized the Google Scholar search engine and the SERP API to gather version and citation metrics. This approach in order to search for undergraduate theses with social and scientific relevance proved effective. However, we observed significant heterogeneity in the research areas pursued across various Latin American countries, reflecting diverse regional priorities. At the same time, this diversity presents opportunities to direct research efforts toward achieving social impact. Our findings provide a foundational understanding to guide the development of theses aligned with priorities of social development and sustainability.","PeriodicalId":38963,"journal":{"name":"Revista Iberoamericana de Tecnologias del Aprendizaje","volume":"19 ","pages":"306-314"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142573606","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}
Jalberth F. Araújo;Vítor M. Ramos;Célio A. Silva;Henrique D. Silva
{"title":"Development of a Virtual Environment to Assist in the Identification and Analysis of Defects in Industrial Control Panels","authors":"Jalberth F. Araújo;Vítor M. Ramos;Célio A. Silva;Henrique D. Silva","doi":"10.1109/RITA.2024.3475883","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/RITA.2024.3475883","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper is presented the main stages for the development of the Quadro Simulador de Defeitos Virtual, a virtual environment created with the aim of assisting in the identification and analysis of defects in industrial control panels. The software Construct 2 was adopted for the development of the Quadro Simulador de Defeitos Virtual. Based on the defect simulator panel of the Brazilian manufacturer WEG, available in the Electrical Installations Laboratory course of the Electrical Engineering Undergraduate Program at the Federal University of Campina Grande, the developed environment can simulate all 24 defects that the real equipment randomly simulates. By using the Quadro Simulador de Defeitos Virtual, the user can test their knowledge in defect analysis and identification and evaluate their performance considering the number of errors made. The developed virtual environment is an instructional and learning facilitator tool designed for the academic setting. Thus, the Quadro Simulador de Defeitos Virtuais has the functionality to simulate all the defects of a real control panel in the most accurate way possible. As a result, it has the potential to help students and teachers to improve their performance and enhance the quality of teaching and learning in the academic environment, addressing the issue of limited access to laboratories for students.","PeriodicalId":38963,"journal":{"name":"Revista Iberoamericana de Tecnologias del Aprendizaje","volume":"19 ","pages":"258-266"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142524150","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}
Ricardo Santos Lima;Jaime Ramirez;Angélica de Antônio;Luis A. B. Mascarenhas;Marcelle Minho
{"title":"Factors Influencing the Acceptance of Digital Technologies by Teachers in Interactive Learning Situations","authors":"Ricardo Santos Lima;Jaime Ramirez;Angélica de Antônio;Luis A. B. Mascarenhas;Marcelle Minho","doi":"10.1109/RITA.2024.3458849","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/RITA.2024.3458849","url":null,"abstract":"Taking into account the challenges of professional training for Industry 4.0 and the new student profile, we conceived an educational alternative adapted from design thinking that uses active learning methodologies and digital technologies like virtual reality, augmented reality, etc. This new alternative is called Situação Interativa de Aprendizagem - SIA, which translates to Interactive Learning Situation. We use technology acceptance models as a way to predict teachers’ willingness to adopt the proposed technologies. The results of this stage will guide the training program. We adopted a model based on the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT), extended with the constructivist teaching belief (CTB). We found that there is a positive perception of performance gains for teachers (performance expectancy) and the impact of external influences for intention of use (social influence). However, there are different opinions regarding the other factors, such as teacher receptivity and qualifications (effort expectancy), educational beliefs (CTB), ease of implementation (facilitating conditos), and the influence of age moderator.","PeriodicalId":38963,"journal":{"name":"Revista Iberoamericana de Tecnologias del Aprendizaje","volume":"19 ","pages":"240-247"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142447234","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":"Use of Virtual Reality in the Teaching of Industrial Instrumentation","authors":"Juan D. Guzmán;Diego E. Guzmán;Carlos F. Rengifo","doi":"10.1109/RITA.2024.3471980","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/RITA.2024.3471980","url":null,"abstract":"Virtual reality (VR) has seen remarkable advancements, becoming more compact and feature-rich. Although VR has become immensely popular in the video game industry, its adoption in training, healthcare, and education has been relatively modest. The decreasing costs of VR technology make it increasingly accessible, making it an attractive alternative to expensive laboratory facilities, such as those required in engineering programs. This article describes the development of LABNICA, an immersive virtual reality application designed to enhance the teaching process in industrial instrumentation courses. Built with Unity3D and incorporating Meta Quest 2 technology, LABNICA allows users to interact with a virtual industrial environment that simulates the process of setting the parameters for the differential pressure transmitter, performing electrical connections, measuring voltages and currents, and manipulating tank valves. The students’ perception of the tool was evaluated through a usability survey, which considered reference frameworks: 96.5% found the laboratory guide instructions clear, while 94.1% were satisfied with the application mechanics, user interface, and aesthetic design; 80% indicated that there is a need for some prior knowledge in instrumentation. Additionally, 95.3% considered the application convenient for learning industrial instrumentation, highlighting the need to implement virtual reality laboratories in other subjects.","PeriodicalId":38963,"journal":{"name":"Revista Iberoamericana de Tecnologias del Aprendizaje","volume":"19 ","pages":"212-219"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142438565","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}
Marco Antônio Vieira de Rezende;Giuliani Paulineli Garbi;José Henrique Fernandez;M. A. F. Santos
{"title":"Geopolitical Actions and Activities Aimed at Technical-Scientific Training in the Space Sector","authors":"Marco Antônio Vieira de Rezende;Giuliani Paulineli Garbi;José Henrique Fernandez;M. A. F. Santos","doi":"10.1109/RITA.2024.3460588","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/RITA.2024.3460588","url":null,"abstract":"The world has undergone accelerated economic, political and social changes with the globalization of communications through artificial satellites. These changes reflected directly on the dynamism of education but, still, without encouraging the role of students in the learning process. Interest in Science and Technology, as well as space exploration, is often associated with subcultures that embrace specific entertainment media rather than actual scientific research as a vocational incentive. With few young people pursuing careers in mathematics and science, there is a shortage of qualified professionals for roles in Aerospace Science and Technology. However, there are already signs that this situation is reversible through innovative educational initiatives carried out by public or private entities that invest in young people and the creation of alternatives for a different world. Playful activities and the STEAM methodology - Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics emerge as an interesting tool to attract students to courses in Exact and Earth Sciences and integrate them into space activities. This work researched successful vocational initiatives, particularly in Australia, Brazil and the United States of America, analyzing the STEAM model with a multidisciplinary learning approach and classroom use of activities focused on hands-on practices. The result was the proposal of new actions that, in the short, medium and long term, can improve the model of the Brazilian initiative, such as the Augusto Severo Space Technological Vocational Center (Centro Vocacional Tecnológico Espacial Augusto Severo) in Rio Grande do Norte and attract students to careers related to space.","PeriodicalId":38963,"journal":{"name":"Revista Iberoamericana de Tecnologias del Aprendizaje","volume":"19 ","pages":"230-239"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142443158","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}