Mixed Reality Learning and Working Environments - The MARVEL approach

Mechatronics is becoming an important subject in engineering education and vocational training. Accordingly, there is a growing need for innovative learning concepts, capable of supporting the necessary education and training platforms. Integrated learning arrangements where e-learning with simulations and remote laboratories is combined with experiential learning in real laboratories and at workplaces, can play an important role in future engineering education and vocational training. The current generation of e-learning environments does not provide an integrated solution (comprising pedagogical, technical, and organizational aspects) able to meet these requirements in vocational training yet. Cultural differences and similarities concerning learning and collaboration styles may be devised, but were not sufficiently integrated yet into curricula, courseware and teaching methods.