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The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for robust remote learning solutions, particularly in fields that require hands-on experience, such as electronics. This study introduces a dynamic network approach for an e-learning-based electronics virtual lab designed to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on education.

The proposed virtual lab utilizes WIZnet's Ethernet shield to enable real-time data communication between students and instructors. By integrating LabVIEW software and Arduino hardware, the system allows students to perform practical experiments remotely. The Ethernet shield, based on the WIZnet W5100 chip, provides a reliable TCP/IP stack for stable internet connectivity, facilitating the exchange of experimental data and instructional guidance.

The virtual lab setup includes:

• LabVIEW Software: Used to simulate electronic components and measurement tools, allowing students to interact with virtual instruments.
• Arduino UNO: Acts as the system's brain, interfacing between the PC and the Ethernet module.
• WIZnet Ethernet Shield: Enables internet connectivity, ensuring high-speed data transmission between the instructor and students.

Experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness of this approach in providing a practical and interactive learning experience. Students can control virtual instruments, observe real-time data, and compare theoretical results with actual measurements, enhancing their understanding of electronics without physical presence in a lab.

Hashtags: #ELearning #VirtualLab #Electronics #COVID19 #RemoteLearning #WIZnet #EthernetShield #Arduino #LabVIEW Categories: E-learning, Virtual Labs, Electronics Education, Remote Learning, COVID-19 Education Solutions, Networking

Publish Date: September 30, 2020