IEEE Revista Iberoamericana de Tecnologias del Aprendizaje

A rapid control prototyping system for the MIC955 module of the feedback instruments is described. The system is supported on a computer with open source tools GNU Linux Fedora, Scilab/Scicos, and RTAI-Lab. The following are the phases of a control system design: 1) specifications: 2) modeling and identification; 3) analysis controller; 4) simulation; 5) implementation, and 6) verification in a de... View full abstract»

In the context of the European Higher Education Area, it is needed to propose new motivation ways to engage university students in lectures. Since they prefer the application of active methodologies rather than passive ones, and they enjoy the use of interactive devices, using technology in the classroom seems promising. Thus, this paper presents an experience conducted in four technical subjects ... View full abstract»

Educational video games are increasingly present in the classroom. While their success as a learning tool has been demonstrated in technical fields, they have been little used in the arts. Plays, for example, would be excellent subjects for video games, as they are similar in terms of design and narrative. However, few video games are based on plays, and, of those that have been created, their eff... View full abstract»

A blended learning teaching experience conducted at Spain’s National Distance University is described. The project consisted of integrating technology (a virtual learning platform) and teaching methodologies (multimedia contents, weekly deliverables, continuous self-assessment, mentoring, a four-month timetable, and webinars) to enhance student engagement, performance, and satisfaction. A statisti... View full abstract»