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- Atividades Experimentais em Vídeo no Ensino da FísicaPublication . Lopes, João Lima; Menéres, Inês; Jacob, Frederico Lázaro; Guimarães, PedroA importância do papel da prática experimental é reconhecida como fundamental na aprendizagem das ciências. No entanto, a falta de recursos e a complexa gestão de espaços, equipamentos e materiais, fazem com que as atividades laboratoriais nem sempre sejam implementadas de forma simples. Por outro lado, a preparação prévia de uma experiência laboratorial é igualmente dificultada por guiões extensos e, por vezes, de difícil compreensão. A obrigatoriedade do confinamento impulsionou o uso dos meios digitais e do ensino híbrido, realçando as suas potencialidades, mas também as suas fraquezas.
- Use of Tinkercad platform for Teaching Electronics Subject in Post-Secondary Technical CoursesPublication . Lázaro Jacob, Frederico; Alberto, António; Guimarães, PedroThe lockdown resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic has affected all sectors in society, leading to the close down of all educational establishments, this due to the natural process of teaching and learning. In Portugal, social distance policies implemented after the confinement, also limited the school's activities. Thus, it was necessary to provide a way to carry out laboratory experiments, and maintain a safe distance, even while remaining inside the school. This paper deals with the use of the Tinkercad platform for teaching Electronics subject laboratory activities in two distinct post-secondary technical courses. Following a work methodology, it is intended to analyze student's experiences during the practical learning process, according to their competency to implement circuits, both in theory and in practice, independently and properly. The results of this study allow us to know if the students can use this specific software, as they would if they were in a real laboratory.
- A comprehensive VISIR bibliographical referencePublication . Silva, Mariana Miguel; Fidalgo, André; Marques, Maria Arcelina; Alves, Gustavo R.; Salah, Razwan M.; Jacob, Frederico L.VISIR (Virtual Instrument Systems in Reality) is a remote laboratory environment in use in research and academic institutions since 2001. This paper presents a comprehensive VISIR bibliographical reference, including a performance analysis, which reviews the publication data and the citation indexes, and a science mapping, that presents the cognitive structure. The procedure to retrieve, aggregate, process, and analyze data is based on documented sources and is also presented in the article, including some comments on specific issues faced while applying the proposed methodology. The paper characterizes the publication evolution over time, the most prolific authors and their networks, the main research topics, the most frequent sources, and the most cited documents. The available results show a mature and evolving collaborative network and an expansion trend that allows predicting that VISIR is not only the source of many academic and applied research publications, but also a popular and continuously developing remote laboratory and the basis of a very active community.
- Teaching Electronics Subject in Different PostSecondary CoursesPublication . Jacob, Frederico; Alberto, António S. D. P.Keeping in mind that the courses must be very practical, for example, including numerous laboratory sessions to reinforce the theoretical contents, this work describes the experience of updating a basic analog electronics course as a consequence of the lack of attractiveness and interest of students shown in previous academic years. The main objectives of this subject are the introduction of analog electronics, the acquisition of the ability to evaluate electronic circuits, and the obtainment of the theoretical foundations necessary to understand the functioning of the electronics devices. So, this paper has as principal aim propose a methodological change and explore two different structural forms for the teaching of Electronics subject. It also presents some of the contents followed in the tutorship of this topic, analyses the gains obtained from changing, and evaluate the satisfaction and motivation of the students.
- Uma experiência letiva em ano de confinamentoPublication . Alberto, António Silveira Dias Pinto; Lázaro Jacob, FredericoO ano de 2020 surgiu tímido, mas promissor. Mais uma época de exames que decorreu com normalidade, vá- rios projetos planeados a chegarem à fase de implemen- tação e um semestre letivo a iniciar. Semestre esse com a regência da Unidade Curricular (UC) de Física da Licenciatura em Engenharia Mecâ- nica do ISEP. Uma UC de Ciências Base cujos objetivos visam consolidar e aprofundar conhecimentos na área da eletricidade. Embora tradicionalmente com um nú- mero elevado de alunos inscritos (306 no ano letivo de 2019/2020), não oferecia qualquer preocupação dado estar perfeitamente planeada. [...]
- Reporting and Analysis of a Teaching Experience in Confinement TimePublication . Alberto, António; Lázaro Jacob, FredericoThis article intends to describe and analyze one of the adopted solutions, during the period of confinement, in the teaching of the Physics curricular unit. This curricular unit is part of the syllabus of the Degree in Mechanical Engineering at the Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto, with the peculiar characteristic of having a high number of enrolled students. At the end of the semester, a survey was carried out among students to better understand the impact of the measures implemented on their learning. The description of the measures adopted, the results obtained, and the opinion of the stakeholders will be clarified throughout the text.
- Aplicação do Ensino Híbrido nas Atividades Laborato- riais de Física para Alunos de EngenhariaPublication . Lopes, João Ângelo de Abreu Lima; Menéres, Inês; Jacob, Frederico Lázaro; Guimarães, PedroA importância do papel da prática experimental é re- conhecida como fundamental na aprendizagem das ciências. A falta de recursos, aliada a uma complexa gestão de espaços, equipamentos e materiais, fazem com que as atividades laboratoriais nem sempre sejam implementadas de forma simples. Por outro lado, a pre- paração prévia de uma experiência laboratorial é igual- mente dificultada por guiões extensos e muitas vezes de difícil compreensão. O uso do vídeo em atividades laboratoriais de física, possibilita assim, ao aluno, uma estratégia alternativa para a aprendizagem.
- VISIR Remote Laboratory: The Switching Matrix LimitationsPublication . Jacob, Frederico L.; Fidalgo, André V.; Ruiz, Elio San Cristobal; Loro, Felix Garcia; Lázaro Jacob, Frederico; Fidalgo, AndréIn a rapidly evolving world, technology plays a fundamental role in transforming the way students learn and interact with theoretical and practical concepts. A striking example of this progress is the Virtual Instrument Systems in Reality (VISIR), a popular remote laboratory platform developed for teaching specific subjects such as analog electronics and electricity. This laboratory allows students to conduct practical experiments over the internet, potentially using real equipment, installed in a distant location, and controlled remotely. Therefore, students can access the VISIR remote laboratory through a web browser and interact with instruments and circuits as if they were in a conventional laboratory. However, probably because it has not received any relevant updates for quite some time, this platform presents several limitations, which will be explored in this paper, essentially those currently existing in the Switching Matrix. This approach was based on information published in scientific literature combined with feedback from intensive user and owner experiences. This evaluation aims to identify various weaknesses (technical, educational or pedagogical, operational, and economical) of the Switching Matrix, which may be considered threats to the future of the VISIR remote laboratory and affect its performance and stability, as well as its expansion to a wider community of users. It should be noted that suggestions for solutions to correct the limitations of this part of the remote platform are not given.
- HANDCARE: Post stroke upper limb rehabilitation devicePublication . Lobão, Rebeca; Patacho, Maria; Pedro, Mariana; Oliveira, Ana; Jacob, Frederico; Guimarães, Pedro; Marques, ArcelinaStroke is one of the leading causes of mortality and disability worldwide. In Portugal, the Portuguese Stroke Society (SPAVC) estimates that approximately three Portuguese individuals experience a stroke every hour, resulting in fatality for one and debilitating sequelae for another. The sequelae of stroke hinder patients from performing their normal daily activities, thereby affecting their quality of life. There are limited exercises that enable patients to autonomously improve their condition. Therefore, it is imperative to identify more effective treatments to enhance the quality of life for stroke patients. In this work, we describe the development of a rehabilitation device for the upper limb post-stroke. Conventional rehabilitation methods often possess disadvantages, primarily due to the use of repetitive exercises and bulky equipment requiring the assistance of a physiotherapist. However, the proposed device allows the patient to regain a certain level of autonomy in the affected limb through a game controlled by the upper limb. Additionally, the device records the patient's progress throughout the sessions, which can be monitored by a specialized healthcare professional. This rehabilitation device is expected to provide a more accessible and enjoyable approach to assist stroke patients in recovering their motor skills in the affected upper limb, thereby promoting a significant improvement in their quality of life.
- MedTech Simulator – A tool for medical studentsPublication . Beatriz, Dânia; Pinto, Gabriel; Barata, Inês; João, Maria; Marques, Maria Arcelina; Lázaro Jacob, Frederico; Guimarães, PedroSocioeconomic and health system progress has resulted in significant improvements in living conditions and an increase in average life expectancy. However, the aging of the European population highlights the growing demand for healthcare. Technology plays a crucial role in transforming this sector, driving advances in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases. Medical simulation emerges as an essential tool for improving skills, facing challenges in the transition to more effective and realistic approaches. The shortage of trainers and supervision during internships are challenges in medical education in Portugal, as well as preventable deaths related to medical errors. In response to these problems, the MedTech Simulator, an advanced training tool designed to improve the technical skills of medical students in a safe and realistic way. With a clinically accurate environment, the simulator integrates crucial functionalities such as facial recognition, speech processing, motor-controlled head and eye movements, and pressure, temperature and breathing mechanisms. The interface offers disease simulation options, allowing control of each module and visualization of vital data. The harmonious integration of Python, Arduino Mega and Raspberry is essential to the success of the medical simulator. The purpose of the prototype is to guarantee the appropriate knowledge, skills and behavior of doctors in clinical training, to provide excellent service and ensure patient safety.