Engineering Experiment Environment Combining Knowledge-Constructive Jigsaw Method and IoT

Abstract

We have practiced mechatronics education using LEGO. Until now, we have prepared individual learning environments where each student can solve tasks by trial and error. However, since individual learning has no information exchange between learners, many students ended up solving the minimum task. Therefore, in this research, we realized a system that can easily integrate devices created by individual learning in cooperative learning by converting devices manufactured by LEGO into IoT. In this learning environment, learners not only can integrate real world equipment, but also can easily control the other equipment depending on the state of the equipment. Learners were able to seamlessly participate in cooperative learning after concentrating on individual learning.