On the Integration of Remote Experimentation into Undergraduate Laboratories - Technical Implementation
Esche, S. K.
International Journal of Instructional Media, Vol. 33, No. 1, pp. 43-53, 2006.
Abstract
All constituents of academia increasingly recognize the paramount importance of experimental activities as imperative and integral elements of modern engineering curricula.
The new review criteria applied by educational accreditation boards such as ABET are a reflection of this trend.
The integration of a comprehensive laboratory experience into the entire undergraduate curriculum places significant strains on the spatial, temporal and financial resources of educational institutions, but remotely accessible experimental stations with various levels of sophistication and complexity have recently been developed to alleviate these restrictions.
This paper discusses the technical approach taken and the experiences gained at Stevens Institute of Technology in developing remote experiments for undergraduate student laboratories.
The design and technical implementation of experimental setups is briefly summarized.