Abstract
![CDATA[The evolution of digital computers along with the advancement of simulation technology, remote controlling of instruments, automated data acquisition and rapid data analysis methods have opened a new door of delivering engineering education via online and blended learning. The distance delivery of engineering degrees often needs use of virtual and remote laboratories in order to facilitate online teaching of laboratory components of an engineering degree. Remote laboratory presents an opportunity for a student to complete the required laboratory components of his/her degree usually from a distant location, and more importantly at his/her convenient time. In virtual laboratory, the experimentation is performed by controlling the laboratory equipment using web-based means. This paper presents the state of the art of recent research and developments on online learning via virtual and remote laboratories. This in particular makes a comparison among three different types of laboratories, hands-on/physical, virtual and remote laboratories. Finally, the opportunities and limitations of a proposed virtual/remote laboratory for Fluid Mechanics subject in Western Sydney University are explored.]]
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of International Conference on Engineering Education and Research, 21-24 November 2016, Western Sydney University, Parramatta Campus, Sydney, Australia |
| Publisher | Western Sydney University |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780646957241 |
| Publication status | Published - 2016 |
| Event | International Conference on Engineering Education and Research - Duration: 21 Nov 2016 → … |
Conference
| Conference | International Conference on Engineering Education and Research |
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| Period | 21/11/16 → … |
Keywords
- distance education
- blended learning
- engineering laboratories
- engineering students
- fluid mechanics
- study and teaching (higher)
- Australia
