Examining the Impact of Teaching Electronics Fundamentals in different Learning Environments on Student’s Conceptual Knowledge

Electronics Engineering is impeded when fundamental concepts are taught without practical experience. Teachers of electronics lab courses had to deal with this difficulty during the pandemic. Although live simulations and video capture were alternatives to this problem, practical expertise was lacking. In order to close this gap, engineering education's technical advancement serves as a catalyst. In order to keep students engaged even when they are studying at home, engineering education today utilizes labs, augmented reality, and virtual reality applications. The implications of teaching a basic electronics course to students in various learning contexts are presented in this study. One group took the course online, while another group studied in a hybrid format. While online students have studied only in a virtual setting, blended learning students have exposure to subject through online mode, face-to-face instruction, virtual laboratories, and practical kits. According to the findings, students who studied in a hybrid mode had a greater conceptual grasp than those who studied online. The crucial aspect to note in this scenario is that, in order to increase learning motivation and engagement, students who took a basic electronics course online completed hands-on projects while at home.