It ’ s Lab Time – Connecting Schools to Universities ’ Remote Laboratories (original) (raw)

2012

Abstract

Remote laboratories allow researchers to perform experiments via a normal web browser from any geographical location with internet access. Given the fast technological development and ever higher bandwidth, a growing number of universities and research centers offer their students and/or interested lay persons the opportunity to set the variables of an experiment, execute and retrieve the data for analysis. Furthermore, Rocard [1] summarized studies on the overall effectiveness of an inquiry-based approach to teaching in schools with regards to raised interest in and motivation for science subjects as well as a better inclusion of girls and disadvantaged students. Despite those facts, many schools especially in rural areas have fragmented access to science laboratories or lack proper equipment. Deductive “chalk and talk” methods prevail in many science classrooms, failing to equip students with a proper understanding of scientific inquiry. The EU-funded project UniSchooLabS addresse...

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