Academic Journal
Virtual laboratories for engineering and science education in open and distance learning
| Title: | Virtual laboratories for engineering and science education in open and distance learning |
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| Authors: | Kingsley Eghonghon Ukhurebor, Grace Egenti, Imudia Uduehi, Ikenna Odezuligbo, Daniel Aliu, Adeyinka Oluwabusayo Abiodun, Kenneth Kennedy Adama, Benjamin Sunday Eragbe, Adedoyin Abiodun Talabi, Grace Jokthan, Johnson Opateye, Udochukwu Chidiebere Nwankwo, Benjamin Maxwell Eneche |
| Source: | Journal of Infrastructure, Policy and Development. 9:9054 |
| Publisher Information: | EnPress Publisher, 2025. |
| Publication Year: | 2025 |
| Description: | Higher education (HE) consists of both conventional and non-conventional methods of learning. Open and Distance Learning (ODL) is a non-conventional system where teachers (often referred to as facilitators) are physically not present. The conduct of practical in engineering and science education using ODL remains a challenge due to inadequate technology and the dispersion of the students, which results in a graduate skills gap in ODL programs. There is a possibility of using a cloud computing set-up, as well as platforms for the creation of simulated virtual practical settings (virtual laboratories-VLs), which could be accessible by ODL engineering and science and education-based students notwithstanding their locations. This paper adds to existing knowledge on VLs and discusses these inadequacies in engineering and science education with emphasis on the enhancement of online and collaborative learning, as well as the possible laboratory (lab) requirements. In addition, the paper highlights contemporary trends and some issues in VLs and remote labs. |
| Document Type: | Article |
| ISSN: | 2572-7931 2572-7923 |
| DOI: | 10.24294/jipd9054 |
| Rights: | CC BY |
| Accession Number: | edsair.doi...........76d4f67402323f8e841d91d7a2a74fe1 |
| Database: | OpenAIRE |
| ISSN: | 25727931 25727923 |
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| DOI: | 10.24294/jipd9054 |