Web-based laboratories: How does that affect pedagogy? Thoughts for a panel discussion

The author presents a few questions for discussion at the Panel on web-based laboratories. The key issue is whether and how such laboratories can enhance the pedagogy. Is this only a technological trend or are there real values in creating online labs for real-time system education? Answers to sample questions from the literature are reviewed.

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