Exercises for Embedded Engineering Learning Platform

In this chapter we present basic set of laboratory exercises, developed under the Embedded Computer Engineering Learning Platform (E2LP) project, with illustrative laboratory examples covering the embedded engineering learning objectives. In order to satisfy the widest range of learning methods and models and to be successful in supporting different types of students, library of laboratory exercises contains a detailed manual/catalog documentation that for each exercise explains the problem covering by the exercise, provide an overview of the required background theoretical knowledge and lead the student to a solution without revealing the actual steps and decisions he or she must make. The E2LP library has more than 60 open source laboratory exercises ready to be presented to other universities. The exercises could also be used over the e-learning portal. Additionally, the E2LP platform integrates an augmented reality interface for visualizing, simulating and monitoring invisible principles, phenomena and facts in the field of electronics hardware and education details. Interactive graphical user interface for web catalogue, provides easy navigation through content of the library of laboratory exercises and enables platform users to ask for help, give feedback, and in general discuss projects based on the E2LP board.

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