The remote laboratory VISIR - Introducing online laboratory equipment in electrical engineering classes

This innovative practice full paper is displaying research results on implementing a ready-to-use remote lab in the area of electronics called Virtual Instrument Systems In Reality (VISIR) in several electrical engineering classes at the University of Georgia (UGA) over three consecutive terms. The displayed research data has been generated during the spring, summer, and fall terms in 2019. This paper discusses existing research contexts and results concerning VISIR in general and the VISIR integration at UGA in particular. Furthermore, the students' feedback and educational research results from the focused three semesters will be displayed. It is evident, that the use of remote labs does exclude segments of reality and context during the experimental procedure. The question is instead, if and to what extent this is beneficial for the learning experience, e.g. by looking at collaboration and learning outcomes.