CVL@b: A Collaborative Virtual L@boratory development and experimentation

Djamila Mechta, Saad Harous, Mahieddine Djoudi

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    Abstract

    Our context of research is in the field of the CEHA (Computing Environments for Human Apprenticeship) and particularly the DE (Distance Education). It presents a very important facet of experimental teaching. The aim of this paper is to propose a multidisciplinary architecture called CVL@b (Collaborative Virtual L@boratory) for the virtual experimentation on the Web. This architecture allows learners to perform distant practical work (Tele-PW) and experiments using virtual devices in experimental sciences in a collaborative way. The trainers could lead interactive sessions of instructions of Tele-PW using appropriate scenarios, thus using the metaphor of the distant practical worksheet (Tele-PW sheet). CVL@b is a collaborative virtual laboratory for the realization of the Experimental Work (EW). Its design was based on the analysis of the classical laboratories. In order to validate its effectiveness in a real situation, an evaluation was carried by real users. In this article, we first of all present the transition of a conventional Lab to Tele-Labs. Then, we present the CVL@b architecture. After that, we show the selected method for the evaluation of CVL@b also the parameters to be evaluated. Then, we present the got results. We finish with a discussion and a conclusion of this evaluation.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of the IADIS International Conference WWW/Internet 2013, ICWI 2013
    EditorsBebo White, Pedro Isaias
    PublisherIADIS
    Pages125-132
    Number of pages8
    ISBN (Electronic)9789898533166
    Publication statusPublished - 2013
    EventIADIS International Conference WWW/Internet 2013, ICWI 2013 - Fort Worth, United States
    Duration: Oct 22 2013Oct 25 2013

    Publication series

    NameProceedings of the IADIS International Conference WWW/Internet 2013, ICWI 2013

    Other

    OtherIADIS International Conference WWW/Internet 2013, ICWI 2013
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CityFort Worth
    Period10/22/1310/25/13

    Keywords

    • E-learning
    • Experimentation
    • ICT
    • Tele-PW
    • Tele-collaboration
    • Virtual labs

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Computer Networks and Communications
    • Signal Processing

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