Remote Hands-on Experience for Students in Undergraduate Computer and Electrical Engineering

The focus of this research was to analyze current methods for online education for electrical and computer engineering undergraduate programs. From this research, an online model for virtual labs in undergraduate engineering is introduced. Experiential learning was exhibited by students through the hands-on experience with lab equipment combined with user feedback. Software used in this research to simulate traditional lab equipment affords institutions the opportunity to provide instructive methods to remote students who are unable to complete on-campus curricula. The devices used to remotely complete the virtual labs facilitated high-value lab practices and skills comparable to those presented in an on-campus lab. As examined during this research, the opportunity to operate virtual devices with the simulation software delivered an extensive laboratory experience with the capability to create a teaching method for engineering concepts. Data from the students' feedback on the simulated, interactive learning is presented in this paper.