Democratizing Access to Science and Technology in Rural Schools: Educational Innovation through Remote Laboratories. The R3 Project.
Summary. The R3 Project uses remote laboratory technology to bring hands-on science and engineering education to rural schools, eliminating the need for expensive physical infrastructure. Developed by University of Deusto researchers and LabsLand, the platform lets students conduct real experiments online. Results show the approach increases student motivation and learning while reducing educational gaps between rural and urban schools, promoting STEM interest and educational equity.
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Castillo, V. C., Zubía, J. G., Cuadros, J., Leslabay, M., Giménez, C., Gallastegui, N., Lani, G., & Herrero, A.. (2026). Democratizing Access to Science and Technology in Rural Schools: Educational Innovation through Remote Laboratories. The R3 Project. Afinidad. https://doi.org/10.55815/980000017010
Castillo, Verónica Canivell, et al. “Democratizing Access to Science and Technology in Rural Schools: Educational Innovation through Remote Laboratories. The R3 Project.” Afinidad, 2026. https://doi.org/10.55815/980000017010.
Castillo, Verónica Canivell, Javier García Zubía, Jordi Cuadros, Marcelo Leslabay, Cristina Giménez, Nora Gallastegui, Giovanna Lani, and Ander Herrero. 2026. “Democratizing Access to Science and Technology in Rural Schools: Educational Innovation through Remote Laboratories. The R3 Project.” Afinidad. https://doi.org/10.55815/980000017010.
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- 2026-04-29