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The combination of face-to-face experiences with online technology (Blended Learning) represents an effective approach in today’s educational context. The Blended Learning methodology offers the possibility of maintaining face-to-face teaching, reducing the number of students in classroom taking advantage of both modalities. Thus, in terms of laboratory practice, a realistic 3D virtual lab experience as a complementary method to a physical lab can constitute an useful solution to overcome these challenges. The main objective of this proposal is the emulation of a physical level control plant from the laboratories of the Polytechnic School of Engineering of Ferrol (University of A Coruña). In this case, three software tools are combined to build a virtual laboratory, as an alternative to the real one. This modern simulation environment provides students an online working tool, suitable for applying control engineering concepts through a novel approach.
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Zayas-Gato, F. et al. (2023). 3D Virtual Laboratory for Control Engineering Using Blended Learning Methodology. In: García Bringas, P., et al. International Joint Conference 15th International Conference on Computational Intelligence in Security for Information Systems (CISIS 2022) 13th International Conference on EUropean Transnational Education (ICEUTE 2022). CISIS ICEUTE 2022 2022. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 532. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-18409-3_25
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