A scheduling method of distance learning classes including remote experiments

Abstract

Web-based distance education has attracted attention as what can replace partially, even extensively, conventional methods in university education. When distance education in engineering includes remote experiments, it can provide opportunities to study engineering anywhere and at any time. Scheduling the remote classes that feature remote experiments should solve students' preferences for taking classes, contentions such as experiment equipment and teaching staff resources, and prerequisite conditions of various subjects and lessons. This paper describes a scheduling method of distance learning classes including remote experiment, which can coordinate those conditions mentioned above.