Designing collaborative,constructionist and contextual applications for handheld devices

This paper explores current applications for handheld devices and questions which of these make full use of the unique attributes of handheld devices in order to facilitate learning in a pedagogically sensible manner. In order to do so, the paper presents a functional framework which analyses handheld application in relation to their use as well as the pedagogical underpinning, if any, that informs their development. Our framework currently consists of seven distinct categories of application, which we term: administrative, referential, interactive, microworld, data collection, location aware and collaborative. We argue that three categories, namely data collection, location aware and collaborative, are particularly suited to learning with handheld devices when they are informed by collaborative, contextual and constructionist learning theories. Furthermore, we contend that applications of the type just outlined deserve further research since they are not attempting to replicate, or even augment, existing learning scenarios but rather they try to create new learning opportunities which would not be possible without (mobile) technology. Finally, the authors introduce a number of applications and learning scenarios that they have developed for handheld devices and explain their position within the framework.     

基于无线网络控制的智能照明系统

根据节能环保、智能家居的需求,采用LED灯和TI的SoC芯片CC2431设计了一套基于ZigBee无线网络控制的智能照明系统。该系统可在兼容已有调光模式的基础上,利用照度值来精细调节局部照度,从而实现简单的照明定位控制。文中详细阐述了系统各个模块的软硬件设计方法。经实际室内测试表明:该系统性能良好,操控简便,而且更加人性化。     

智能家居远程视频监控系统的设计与实现

针对传统模拟视频监控中图像质量差、无法联网、不可移植等不足,设计了一种基于嵌入式Linux的智能家居远程视频监控系统。远程视频监控系统以ARM（Advanced RISC Machines）处理器S3C2440和Linux操作系统为核心平台。在内核中添加了各种所需的驱动程序,基于V4L2的应用程序对USB摄像头进行图像视频采集,采用TCP/IP网络协议,进行视频数据传输。主机端采用跨平台开发工具Qt开发应用程序,接收图像视频数据并显示图像视频。实验结果显示,能在远程端看到清晰流畅的视频流,系统运行稳定可靠。     

基于Flash Builder4.0＋ MyEclipse8.5的新病案首页系统设计与实现

采用Flash Builder4.0、MyEclipse8.5为开发工具,Oracle 10g为数据库,开发了新病案首页系统,详细阐述了系统的设计流程、功能分析和数据库设计与实现。     

一种基于物联网技术的智能家居数字网关设计

物联网[1]是指把物品通过射频识别（RFID）装置、传感器、无线数据通信仪器等信息感知、监测、传输设备与互联网结合起来而形成的网络生态体系。文章针对当前国内居民小区的实际特点,实现了一种基于物联网技术的智能家居数字网关系统,它具有低成本、互联性、多平台、自组织、可扩展性等特点。     

基于逻辑器件的可编程增益放大器设计

本文介绍了可编程增益放大器设计的方法。它主要由控制电路、放大电路、显示电路三大模块组成。该系统性能好、成本低、工作可靠,具有一定的工程应用价值,经测试表明,该设计基本上达到了设计的要求。     

漫射红外技术的智能家居无线局域网设计

分析了红外技术在短距离无线通信中的优势,并将其应用在智能家居局域网中;结合安华高科技公司的HSDL-3020红外收发模块搭建了硬件电路,构成网络的主从节点;介绍了网络组建的过程,包括IrDA协议栈结构、数据编码格式、链路连接、网络管理机制等。本设计实现了对家居设备的统一管理,具有较高的应用价值。     

智能家居的发展方向与新技术

智能家居是人们对家居生活的一种理想。随着高新技术的不断发展,各技术领域智能程度的提高,智能家居也有了新的发展方向。本文首先给出了智能家居的发展方向,接着根据这些发展方向介绍了与此相关的信息技术、通信技术和无线射频技术等等,为智能家居的发展提供了有益的参考。     

Latchkey children and susceptibility to peer pressure: An ecological analysis.

Data on adolescents' after-school experiences and their susceptibility to peer pressure were derived from surveys administered to a heterogeneous sample of 865 adolescents in Grades 5–9. Consistent with the findings of previous studies, the results show that Ss who reported home after school were not significantly different from those who were supervised by their parents at home during after-school hours. However, when a 2nd sample of latchkey children (n?=?594) was studied to include greater variation in after-school experiences, Ss who were more removed from adult supervision were found to be more susceptible to peer pressure to engage in antisocial activity. Ss who were home alone were less susceptible to peer pressure than are those who were at a friend's house after school, and those who were at a friend's house, in turn, were less susceptible than were those who describe themselves as "hanging out." Moreover, latchkey Ss whose parents knew their whereabouts and those who had been raised authoritatively were less susceptible to peer influence than were their peers, even if their afternoons were spent in contexts in which adult supervision was lax and susceptibility to peer pressure was generally high. (17 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Mobile learning in chemical engineering: An outlook based on case studies

In the context of the electronic learning (E-learning) methodology, mobile learning (M-learning) focuses on the use of portable technology (such as mobiles or tablets) and the mobility of students. E-learning, and particularly M-learning, can be implemented in combination with other pedagogical methodologies for chemical engineering teaching and learning. We can consider that the vast majority of undergraduates own personal mobile devices nowadays. Moreover, many case studies have shown that M-learning is an effective methodology to capture students’ attention and to actively engage them in the learning process. In most cases, lecturers have reported an improvement in both academic performance and qualifications and have expressed a favourable opinion towards this type of initiative in surveys. In line with the increasing interest in the incorporation of E-learning, this review discusses cases studies based on M-learning within the field of chemical engineering teaching through different technological platforms and apps which can be installed or directly used on mobile devices. All the platforms described in this work offer a free version, emphasizing the possibility of extending this methodology within the university with no need for additional economic resources.