Virtual Laboratory to Boost Education in Engineering

Abstract

Due to the pandemic, synchronous lectures have shifted to online mode using both synchronous and asynchronous scenarios. Educators and students have faced commitment, inclusion, and inequality difficulties. This paper proposes a virtual environment to motivate, improve and overcome educational issues in undergraduate engineering students’ performance in electromagnetism and to share resources between faculties. The characteristics of the proposed virtual environment and its assessment are described. Finally, we present a discussion and evaluation of the students’ impressions and opinions using the proposed method and virtual environment.