Workshop on Virtual Labs
28th October 2021
Dronacharya College of Engineering, Gurugram, as a Nodal Center for Virtual Labs of IIT Delhi, organized a one-day workshop on “Virtual Labs” on 28th October, 2021, in collaboration with IIT Delhi. A total of 56 students from the ECE, EEE, ECS, and ME departments, along with 07 faculty members, participated. The session was conducted by Mr. Prateek Sharma (Senior Field Engineer), Mr. Chandan Kumar (Field Engineer), and Mr. Vikas Pandey (Field Engineer) from IIT Delhi.
The workshop began with an introduction to Virtual Labs, an initiative under the National Mission on Education through ICT (NMEICT), MHRD, and Government of India. Mr. Prateek Sharma explained how Virtual Labs provide remote access to experiments, allowing students to explore concepts in Science and Engineering without physical constraints. The platform also integrates audio-video streaming and real-time experiment simulation to enhance learning.
Mr. Chandan Kumar discussed the V Lab portal, showcasing its features and the range of labs developed by various institutes. He emphasized that Virtual Labs benefit undergraduate, postgraduate, and research students, offering a comprehensive digital learning experience.
During the hands-on session, students conducted experiments in various labs, including Electric Machine Lab, Problem Solving Lab, Image Processing Lab, Python Programming Lab, Basic Electronics Lab, and Digital Lab for ECE/EEE/ECS students, while Mechanical students worked on Metal Forming and Mechanical Virtual Labs.
The session concluded with an open house discussion where queries on Virtual Lab development were addressed. The workshop provided valuable exposure to students, enabling them to explore interactive and technology-driven learning experiences.