Development of an Open-Education Resource Laboratory Manual for Digital Design Course
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Marietta, Georgia
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March 10, 2024
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March 10, 2024
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March 12, 2024
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13
- DOI
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10.18260/1-2--45517
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https://peer.asee.org/45517
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115
Paper Authors
Mohammad Abdul Ahad Georgia Southern University
Dr. Mohammad A. Ahad received his MS and PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He also received post-doctoral fellowship from the Harvard Medical School, Boston. His research interests are in biosignal modeling, bioinstrumentation and embedded systems. He is a senior member of IEEE. He is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering of Georgia Southern University.
Thomas Murphy Georgia Southern University
Dr. Thomas Murphy is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Georgia Southern University-Armstrong Campus. He received his PhD and M.E. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Florida and his B.S. in Electric
Rami Jubrail Haddad
Georgia Southern University
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Rami J. Haddad is a Professor and Interim Chair in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Georgia Southern University. He received his B.Sc. degree in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering from the Applied Sciences University, Amman, Jordan, in 2004, the M.S. degree in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Minnesota Duluth, Duluth, MN, USA, in 2006, and the Ph.D. degree from the University of Akron, Akron, OH, USA, in 2011. He is also the Founding Director of the Optical Networks and Smart Applications (ONSmart) Laboratory at GSU. His research interests include distributed power generation, smart grid applications, optical fiber communication/networks, machine learning/artificial intelligence, UAV ad-hoc networks, multimedia communications, multimedia bandwidth forecasting, and engineering education.
Abstract
This study delineates the creation and efficacy of an innovative Open-Education Resource (OER) Digital Design Laboratory Manual in enhancing the educational outcomes of sophomore students in an Electrical and Computer Engineering Digital Design Laboratory course. The primary objectives of this study were threefold: to elevate the quality of students’ learning experiences, to alleviate their financial constraints by offering complimentary course materials, and to ensure the adaptability of these resources in tandem with evolving technological advancements.
Traditionally, laboratory manuals, especially those tailored for specific engineering programs, are highly specialized. However, given the rapid evolution in the field of digital design, frequent updates to these manuals are imperative. The market offered several electronic versions of digital design lab manuals, but these predominantly focused either on discrete logic activities or Field-Programmable Logic Device (FPLD) board activities. Our curriculum required a synthesis of both. Furthermore, existing manuals were often constrained by their alignment with specific CAD software, development boards, and bench equipment, limiting their applicability.
Intel Inc., through its educational initiatives, offers complimentary resources primarily centered on FPLD board activities, catering to a more advanced demographic. This gap in available resources led to the development of our new OER lab manual, which was implemented in the Fall of 2022.
To gauge the success of this initiative, both qualitative and quantitative assessment methods were utilized. These evaluations aimed to establish benchmarks for the impact of the new material on students' academic performance and overall satisfaction. The findings indicate a notable enhancement in student performance and satisfaction levels among those who utilized the new lab manual, underscoring the efficacy of this innovative educational resource in the realm of digital design education.
Ahad, M. A., & Murphy, T., & Haddad, R. J. (2024, March), Development of an Open-Education Resource Laboratory Manual for Digital Design Course Paper presented at 2024 South East Section Meeting, Marietta, Georgia. 10.18260/1-2--45517
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