Development of Simple and Efficient Virtual Lab Platform

Vijay Mane; Rushikesh Rane; Rohan Rathod; Sagar Rathod; Snehal Samale

doi:10.48001/jocsss.2023.1128-31

Authors

Vijay Mane Dean Analytics, Associate Professor, Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune, Maharashtra, India. E-mail: vijay.mane@vit.edu
Rushikesh Rane Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Rohan Rathod Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Sagar Rathod Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Snehal Samale Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune, Maharashtra, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48001/jocsss.2023.1128-31

Keywords:

Computer, Education, E-learning, Simulations, Virtual labs

Abstract

Current technologies give us the flexibility to enhance and replace-in person classes with computer-based resources, often referred to as virtual labs. Before the pandemic, offline classes used to provide a practical learning environment for students. Because of the pandemic, it is not possible to arrange labs in-person for students where they can directly interact with the faculties. Nowadays, students prefer education from home as it is safe. Students can easily perform experiments from anywhere if they have proper access to an internet connection. There are many challenges in online to the mode of learning. Virtual Labs aids in conquering those challenges to some extent. Simulation-based study of subjects like physics, chemistry, and biology helps students to understand concepts in a better way. Virtual labs can enhance and increase students ‘problem solving, deep thinking, creativity, imagination understanding, scientific process skills, laboratory skills, interest, perception, and learning outcomes. Therefore, teachers need to apply virtual labs to improve teaching quality and student learning outcomes.

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