Abstract:

This work has the goal to investigate the most adequate techniques and tools to create a Virtual Lab, to be used to complement presential classes, as well as to facilitate distance learning where practical experiments are required as part of the learning process, namely in the areas of Electronics and Labview. It is also investigated techniques that favor and stimulate the use and interaction of students with Virtual Labs. These Virtual Labs will be delivered through an LMS, aiming to help and motivate students in their learning process in situations where usually a Laboratory is used. By creating and using Virtual Labs, students will have Access anytime, anywhere to them to recreate and practice experiments. This paper also focus on the evaluation of the impact of these environments in the learning process and on the development of the students’ cognitive processes, as in e-learning technological courses lack the practice of real laboratories.

Keywords:

virtual labs, innovation, technologic courses, e-learning.