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Laboratory experiments are one of the backbones of engineering
teaching, as they help students learning in an unique way,
providing better understanding of scientific theories, clarifying
concepts and principles as well as improving their technical skills.
Nevertheless, with the Bologna Process reforms and the economic
constraints most Higher Education Institutions face nowadays,
caused a significant decline in the amount of time devoted to
hands-on lab. Researchers are seeking complementary ways to
teach these practical skills and recently, with the explosive
popularity of computer-based learning, remote labs are being used
as an option. This review paper presents a first attempt to compile
empirical studies that directly report the use of the remote
laboratory VISIR (Virtual Instrument Systems in Reality). These
practices of engineering classes/courses, used VISIR individually
or as a complement to traditional hands on laboratory. Concerning
these different approaches of how VISIR is used, the authors draw
several conclusions - findings suggest that VISIR is a useful
learning instrument, having been used, so far, by more than 4400
students. It contributes to improve students’ competences and
knowledge, their confidence in lab and their enthusiasm and
motivation. Some factors, such as teacher’s supervision and
attention to the VISIR component play a crucial role in students’
engagement. Finally, the results achieved through this review
raise several important and still non studied issues to be addressed
by future research.
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Remote laboratory VISIR Learning outcomes Engineering education
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Association for Computing Machinery