Collaborative Research: Network-Based Interactive Laboratory Modules for the Study of Movement Biomechanics, and Coordination and Control

在科学教育中，实验课程对于强化课堂上介绍的概念是很有价值的。然而，高校实验课管理的设备、空间和人力资源越来越难获取。该项目的目标是利用先前开发的基于互联网的视频数字化系统开发一套交互式实验室模块。开发的模块将允许学生通过从视频图像中获取坐标数据来量化物体或人体的运动。由坐标数据处理得到的运动学参数可用于基本机械概念的学习和运动协调与控制的研究。具体来说，实验模块将被开发用于学习基本的力学概念（例如，线性和角运动学，肌肉力学），这些概念通常在本科阶段的生物力学和物理课程中教授。学习运动协调和控制概念的模块（例如，肢体间协调，姿势控制）采用多学科方法，整合了生物学，心理学和工程学的概念。网络的使用为学生在时间（何时）和地点（何处）上提供了无限的可访问性来完成实验。这些模块适用于远程学习课程和专业本科实验室资源有限或无法获得的教育环境。该项目为实验室环境提供了独特的信息技术和教育的整合，开发的实验室模块将向公众开放。教师/教授可以选择性地将部分或全部模块纳入他们的课程。这是与佛罗里达大学（DUE 0127338）的合作成果。

Biological Sciences (61)In science education, laboratory sessions are valuable for reinforcing concepts introduced inlectures. However, it has become increasingly difficult to acquire equipment, space, andpersonnel resources to manage laboratory classes in higher education. The objective of theproject is to develop a set of interactive laboratory modules utilizing a previously developedInternet-based video digitizing system. The developed modules will allow students to quantify the motion of an object or the human body by acquiring coordinate data from video images. The kinematic parameters resulting from the processing of coordinate data can be used for the learning of basic mechanical concepts and the study of movement coordination and control. Specifically, laboratory modules will be developed for the learning of basic mechanical concepts (e.g., linear and angular kinematics, muscle mechanics) that are usually taught in undergraduate level biomechanics and physics courses. The modules for the learning of concepts in motor coordination and control (e.g., inter-limb coordination, postural control) utilize a multidisciplinary approach, integrating concepts from biology, psychology and engineering. The use of the Web provides students unlimited accessibility in terms of both time (when) and location (where) to complete the laboratories. The modules have applications for distance learning courses and for educational settings where resources for specialized undergraduate laboratories are limited or unavailable. The project provides a unique integration of information technology and education for laboratory environments and the laboratory modules developed will be made available to the public. Teachers/Professors can selectively incorporate some or all of the modules in their courses. This is a collaboartive effort with the University of Florida (DUE 0127338).