Desarrollo de un aplicativo web para la gestión de laboratorios, aulas de realidad virtual y otros espacios educativos

Abstract

This paper presents the development of a comprehensive web-based system for managing and scheduling virtual reality classrooms at the Catholic University of Cuenca. The primary objective was to design and implement a technological solution that optimizes the booking of specialized academic spaces, enhancing the experience of faculty members and administrators through a modern, intuitive, and functional interface. The system architecture is based on a client-server model. The backend was developed in Python using the Flask framework, implementing a RESTful API consisting of 67 endpoints organized into 10 functional modules. The PostgreSQL relational database manages information on users, classrooms, reservations, training sessions, and dynamic content. The frontend, developed using Flutter, offers a responsive and cross-platform interface. The system includes authentication via JSON Web Tokens (JWT) with three defined roles: faculty members, administrators, and superadministrators. In addition, a training module has been incorporated to control faculty authorization for the use of VR classrooms, ensuring that only trained users can make reservations. An image processing service was also integrated for multimedia content management. Functional testing confirmed that the system covers the entire scheduling cycle: user registration, training requests, and reservation management. Finally, its modular architecture facilitates maintenance and scalability, while the use of cloud services ensures availability and accessibility, contributing to the university digital transformation.