Wollace de Souza Picanco

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Wollace de Souza Picanço is a researcher dedicated to the intersection of educational technology and engineering, with a primary focus on remote learning methodologies for robotics and the Internet of Things (IoT). His most cited work, "Learning-IoT: Methodological Framework for Remote Robotics Teaching" (2022), directly addresses the urgent pedagogical challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper proposes a structured framework that enables higher education institutions to transition hands-on, practical robotics classes to an online format, effectively leveraging IoT concepts to maintain student engagement and skill development during a period of global disruption. By tackling the critical problem of delivering laboratory-based education remotely, Picanço’s contribution provides a replicable model for educators seeking to preserve the quality of technical instruction in virtual environments. His research is particularly valuable for its timely, solution-oriented approach to a widespread crisis in engineering pedagogy. With a growing citation base, Picanço’s work is establishing itself as a practical reference for institutions navigating the long-term integration of digital tools into traditional curricula, ensuring that the lessons learned from the pandemic continue to inform resilient and accessible teaching practices.