MIT iCampus Robot World

MIT iCampus Robot World Robot World: Project-Based Learning in Engineering Design

MIT iCampus Outreach

Projects

Remote Labs (iLabs)

Project-Based Learning (RobotWorld)

MIT Online Assessment Tool (iMOAT)

Sketch Understanding (MagicPaper)

Technology Enabled Active Learning (TEAL)

Online lectures and homework (xTutor)

Resources

Introducing Robot World

Robot World is a suite of software tools and curriculum materials that systematize on-line support for engineering design project courses. Project-based learning courses pose teaching and logistic challenges because they require students to design new products and operate with a high degree of autonomy. Robot World’s project-based pedagogy is a synergy of

Pen-based robot mechanism design tools using Tablet PC technology
Design-based curriculum with embedded engineering fundamentals
Course management and Web collaboration tools

Exploring and using Robot World

Download pen based robot and mechanism design tools, course management tools and web collaboration tools
Learn about the project based design learning philosophy and assessment results
Get “How and Why Machines Work” and “Design and Manufacturing” curriculum material via MIT OpenCourseWare
Register for Robot World faculty workshops
Please contact MIT iCampus Outreach Director for the above items

About Robot World

Robot World includes curriculum for design fundamentals, simulation tools, on-line collaboration environments, and peer-review assessment tools. These elements help students create and evaluate products of the design experience, and they free faculty to spend more one-on-one time working with students on design projects.

Robot World’s modular components make this approach easy to adopt in part, for integration with your existing curriculum, or in entirety, to create courses in engineering fundamentals and design.