From computer-based teaching to virtual laboratories in automatic control

In the last decade, technology for individual learning has changed from simple computer-based training systems to intelligent tutorial learning systems and multimedia information systems. Currently, virtual classrooms and virtual laboratories expand the use of computers for individual learning at home. These new virtual learning places integrate all given technology and didactic methods and enhance their usability by net-based communication between learning students, online tutors and connected real devices. Here, based on three German projects-TESS, MILAS and VAL-the author demonstrates how new virtual learning places and given computer-assisted learning systems can be integrated.