Workshop on "Virtual Labs"
4th April 2024
Dronacharya College of Engineering, Gurgaon, in collaboration with IIT Delhi, organized a one-day workshop on "Virtual Labs" on April 4, 2024. This workshop was conducted under the Virtual Labs an initiative of the Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India, as part of the National Mission on Education through Information and Communication Technology (NMEICT). The workshop aimed to introduce students and faculty to the concept and utility of Virtual Labs in various disciplines of Science and Engineering.
A total of 40 students from Electronics & Computer Science Engineering (ECS), Mechanical Engineering (ME), and Robotics & Automation Engineering (RA) branch, along with 5 faculty members, actively participated in the workshop.
Three experts from IIT Delhi, Mr. Chandan Kumar (Senior Field Engineer), Mr. Shivam Yadav (Field Engineer), and Mr. Shani Kumar (Field Engineer), conducted the sessions on Virtual Labs.
Mr. Chandan Kumar commenced the workshop with a comprehensive introduction to Virtual Labs. He elucidated the features and benefits of Virtual Labs, emphasizing their role in enhancing students' knowledge by providing remote access to laboratory resources.
Hands-on Practice: Participants were given the opportunity to engage in hands-on practice on the Virtual Lab Portal. They were divided into groups and conducted experiments in various labs tailored to their respective disciplines, such as Problem Solving Lab, Image Processing Lab, Python Programming Lab, Data Structure Lab, Basic Electronics Lab, Digital Lab for ECS students, and labs Fab Lab, Dynamics of Machine Lab, Vibration and Acoustics lab ,3D printing virtual Simulation Metal Forming Virtual Simulation Lab pertinent to ME and RA students.
Open House Discussion: Following the practical sessions, an open house discussion took place between the faculty members of Dronacharya College of Engineering and the experts from IIT Delhi. This session provided a platform for exchanging ideas and addressing queries related to Virtual Labs.
The workshop proved to be highly beneficial, particularly for undergraduate students across all branches. It offered them valuable exposure to conducting experiments and solidifying their understanding of Virtual Labs using the Virtual Lab portal. The interactive sessions and practical exercises were well-received by the participants, contributing to a successful and enriching learning experience.
Overall, the workshop served its purpose of familiarizing students and faculty with Virtual Labs and fostering a collaborative learning environment. Such initiatives play a crucial role in advancing education through technology and promoting access to quality resources in the field of Science and Engineering.
Show casing a memorable and enriching learning experience for all participants.