A set of experiments on speed control realised with LEGO elements is presented. Despite their simplicity and low cost, the setups allow to address several interesting control problems. To witness this statement, part of the activity for the course titled ‘Engineering and Technology of Control Systems’ is described. The characteristics of the proposed experiments make them very suitable both for...

REVIEWER COMMENTS. Previous studies of parental EpiPen administration have reported incorrect use of autoinjectors despite training at the time of prescription. This study suggests that factors beyond parental knowledge are critical for proper administration of this potentially lifesaving medication. The importance of hands-on training to increase caregiver comfort is underscored by this study....

As awareness increases of the role that librarians can play in facilitating improved research data management, so does the need to provide university library staff with professional development opportunities. Cox et al (2012) argue that learning should be “exploratory, discursive and reflective, providing a space in which librarians can explore developments as they relate to their individual/te...

JIGSAW is a well-known technique for collaborative learning. Students typically use it in a face-to-face setting without computer support. This paper describes a Webbased tool for both the preparation of the collaborative learning activities and the execution of the activities. The teachers design and prepare collaborative learning activities and the proposal is they do it in a collaborative wa...

This essay aims to introduce an alternative methodological approach, phenomenography, for studying users of information systems. Phenomenography can reveal the variation in users’ views. We outline the use of phenomenography with the help of our hands-on experiences from two empirical studies: in the contexts of e-privacy and virtual product prototypes. We also discuss two common misinterpretat...

Incorporating external data into data warehouses is a rather unexplored area and deserves more attention, especially if considering the resources organizations spend on acquiring data from specialized data suppliers. Therefore, this paper gives the results of an interview study partly aimed at evaluating, from a general perspective, the outline of such a process and related problems. The result...

Computer Architecture and Organization is an important area of the computer science body of knowledge. How to teach and learn the subjects in this area effectively has been an active research topic. This paper presents results and analyses from a survey of hands-on assignments and projects from 35 undergraduate computer architecture and organization courses which are either required or elective...

This review presents the first attempt to synthesize recent (post-2005) empirical studies that focus on directly comparing learning outcome achievement using traditional lab (TL; hands-on) and non-traditional lab (NTL; virtual and remote) participants as experimental groups. Findings suggest that most studies reviewed (n 1⁄4 50, 89%) demonstrate student learning outcome achievement is equal or ...

Studio-based teaching focuses on problem/project work and experimentation in a hands-on studio environment. Traditionally found in the arts and architecture, it is now being used in other fields such as Instructional Technology and the sciences. The first link below describes the history and rationale of studio-based teaching. Subsequent links provide information on studio teaching in a variety...

In an ICT R&D project in the Finnish archipelago, we have come in contact with 17 small business owners, and have gained hands-on information regarding some of the challenges they are facing and problems they have in their everyday work routines. We believe one solution for SMEs in similar settings is to start collaborating more, forming collaborative networks, enabling more effective informati...