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A Remote RF Laboratory in Electrical Engineering
Education
Daniel Courivaud
Groupe ESIEE,
2, boulevard Blaise Pascal
93160 NOISY LE GRAND
FRANCE
Keywords. Distance learning, remote laboratory, virtual instrument, electrical
engineering
Abstract. This paper describes the use of a hardware and software environment
that allows distant access to RF electronics measurement devices called Remote
RF Laboratory. This access only requires conventional Internet browser and
corresponding plug-in, both available for free, and low speed Internet
connexion. Remote users may perform web-based RF measurements at any
time, from any place, which is particularly interesting for applications in distant
learning, enhancement of traditional lectures and from a financial point of view.
General architecture of the remote laboratory is presented and multiple accesses
to it discussed. Pedagogical approach is described and advantages compared to
traditional lab are outlined. Users feedback is given and discussed.
1 Introduction
It is now well known and indisputable that both teachers and students can take
advantage of new communication technology in education [1]. The way we view
teaching and learning is changing and the educational institutions are entering into a
new era. Teachers can greatly improve information management, quality of class
preparation and class presentation. New communication technology has also positive
influence on pedagogical considerations and contributes to develop the competence
and skills of the students. From the student point of view, instant access to high
quality class material from anywhere at any time is one of the major improvement
compared to traditional learning. But this is not the single one. Engineering students
are generally highly computer-literate and they can easily benefit from availability of
many other resources, improved communication with teachers, competences
acquirement and better results. They also will be more responsible for their learning.
However, this new communication technology is today limited to traditional class
when software, hardware and networks technologies are now sufficiently mature to
allow their use in experimental lab class.
Courivaud D. (2004).
A Remote RF Laboratory in Electrical Engineering Education.
In Proceedings of the First International Workshop on e-Learning and Virtual and Remote Laboratories, pages 99-110
DOI: 10.5220/0001149600990110
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