Role-Play as a Teaching Method in Electronic Design Courses

High-level design is the most complex phase of the full electronic design cycle to practice, due to external, non-technical considerations that influence design decisions. In this work, the role-play technique is proposed to reinforce the practical concepts of electronic design. This technique allows an approach to the real world, using professional tools and living situations for decision-making that otherwise would be complicated. Two use cases are presented, with different complexity and teaching objectives. This method is highly appreciated by students and can be extrapolated into different engineering subjects.