Conference Session

Learning by Doing

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James O'Brien, Villanova University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

community service with instruction andreflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility, and strengthencommunities”. (1) Learning “civic responsibility” and “strengthening communities” are bothdesirable outcomes of engineering education. The emphasis of this paper is on Service Learningas it applies to engineering education and engineering students.This paper provides a brief history of service and service learning at Villanova University. Itdiscusses a rationale for service learning and then describes service learning in the College ofEngineering. Some typical projects are described. Also discussed is how Service Learning hasimpacted the education of our students.History of Service Learning at Villanova UniversitySignificant

Conference Session

Aerospace Technical Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele Dischino, Central Connecticut State University; Nidal Al-Masoud, Central Connecticut State University; Peter Baumann, Central Connecticut State University; Viatcheslav Naoumov, Central Connecticut State University; Zdzislaw Kremens, Central Connecticut State University

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

after graduation. This makes the shortage of engineers even more severe than statistics ofopenings versus graduates illustrate, and further highlight the importance of retaining youngengineers in Connecticut.The Connecticut Department ofLabor compared the number ofgraduates in Connecticut with thenumber of annual openings foreach occupation. Theengineering/science/technologyoccupations were listed as havingthe best opportunities foremployment. Among theseoccupations, mechanicalengineering and relatedspecializations ranked numberone, with 511 annual job openingsbut only 268 graduates, indicatingthat if all graduates soughtemployment locally, only ~50% Figure 1. Activities that inspired survey respondents to consider being an of openings

Conference Session

Curriculum in Telecommunications Engineering Technology

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Veeramuthu Rajaravivarma

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Page 15.1377.1surface and the water level. Thus detection becomes very difficult. Better sensitivityultrasonic sensors cost around $500. In capacitive sensors, reference capacitor valuesvary with the bottle size and material. Therefore, the calibration becomes tedious. In caseof load cell, any slight disturbances to the bottle may cause changes in the output voltagewhich causes erroneous results. Infrared sensor is the best type of non-contact sensor thatcan be used for this type of application as shown in Figure 1. In the infrared sensors, anIR emitter and an IR receiver are kept by the side of the intra-venous bottle. The line ofsight of the IR sensor passes through the critical level of the bottle. When the liquid levelis above the critical

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lie Tang, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Robert Landers, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Hong Sheng, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Richard Hall, Missouri University of Science and Technology

[1]. A RDS is asoftware environment that allows students to rapidly integrate their controller and analyze it viasimulation, emulation, and implementation. In the simulation mode the student simulates a linearaxis system that includes their controller and detailed models of the interface hardware and linearaxis. In the emulation mode, the simulation is performed on the computer hardware that willimplement the controller. In this mode the student can ensure their algorithm will run in real time(i.e., the algorithm’s execution time is less than the sample period). In the implementation mode,the controller is deployed on the hardware system and experimental data is gathered. The LinearAxis RDS aided the students in the implementation of their

Conference Session

Novel Methods in Engineering Ethics

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig Titus, Purdue University; Carla Zoltowski, Purdue University; William Oakes, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

chapter with a powerful studentsentiment. “I can honestly say that I’ve learned more in this last year in [service learning] than Iprobably have learned in all four years of college” (1). And this student is not alone. The authorsshow that 80 percent of students surveyed reported having a “good or excellent experience” withservice learning (59). And this seems to translate into increased motivation to participate andahigher degree of learning. The study shows 55 percent “felt motivated to work harder inservice-learning classes,” while a slightly higher percentage, 58 percent, “felt they had learnedmore” than in a traditional classroom setting (60). Andwhile the opportunity is greater forstudents to work hard and to learn, so too, is the need for

Conference Session

Introducing Programming in the First Year

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Bucks, Purdue University; William Oakes, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

the engineering landscape. They are used to model potentialsolutions, collect and analyze data, and create new parts through computer aided design packagesand computer controlled machinery. In addition, they are starting to be increasingly incorporatedinto the products of design, from sneakers that track the distance traveled to smart buildingmaterials that can report on the stresses and strains they are experiencing. Computing skills havebeen identified as one of the attributes that future engineers will be required to possess [1]. Dueto this increasing prevalence of computing technologies in both the design and implementationof engineering solutions, many first-year engineering curricula include either a course devotedentirely to computing

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashley Banaszek, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Hong Sheng, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Richard Hall, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Ronaldo Luna, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Ghulam Bham, Missouri University of Science and Technology

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

questionnaireitems. This analysis provided more detail regarding the perceived usefulness of the module.Combined analysis revealed a link between students’ perceived usefulness of the material andtheir motivation to learn. Analysis also supported the learning tool’s effectiveness and justifiedits further implementation and investigation.IntroductionA Geographic Information System is a computer application that allows data to by interpretedand visualized in many ways.1 This technology is being employed in the field of engineeringto better view and understand data collected by surveyors and satellites. Other industries,government, and education are using and exploring the applications of GIS as well. With thegrowing need for engineers that are knowledgeable

Conference Session

Attracting Young MINDS in Engineering - Part II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jamila Cola, Georgia Institute of Technology; Douglas Edwards, Westlake High School; Margaret Tarver, Tri-Cities High School; Donna Llewellyn, Georgia Institute of Technology; Marion Usselman, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

for a Brighter Economic Future.1 As noted by theCommission on the Advancement of Women and Minorities in Science, Engineering andTechnology Development, investing in a diverse scientific workforce will lead to innovation andcreativity that will sharpen the competitive edge of the United States. 2 The projected USpopulation trends illustrate an increase in minority population from 30.6% in 2000 to 46.3% in2040.3 In the state of Georgia, minorities already make up 54% of the total K-12 studentenrollment.4 Therefore, in order for the United States in general, and Georgia specifically, toremain competitive and to utilize all of its intellectual capital, we will need to cultivate theuntapped STEM talents of underrepresented minorities. Introducing

Conference Session

Automation Subjects in Manufacturing Education II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lie Tang, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Robert Landers, Missouri University of Science and Technology

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

, France.IntroductionA Rapid Development System (RDS) for a Linear Axis was developed in [1]. A RDS is asoftware environment that allows students to rapidly integrate their controller and analyze it viasimulation, emulation, and implementation. In the simulation mode the student simulates a linearaxis system that includes their controller and detailed models of the interface hardware and linearaxis. In the emulation mode, the simulation is performed on the computer hardware that willimplement the controller. In this mode the student can ensure their algorithm will run in real time(i.e., the algorithm’s execution time is less than the sample period). In the implementation mode,the controller is deployed on the hardware system and experimental data is gathered

Conference Session

Technological Literacy and K-12 Engineering

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vaneshette Henderson, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge; Kelly Rusch, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge; Brenda Nixon, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge; Warren Waggenspack, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

flyer used foradvertisement can be foundin Appendix A.Fifteen high schoolmathematics and science Figure 1. 2009 Marathon High School Teachers Engineeringteacher pairs, shown in Awareness Participants.Figure 1, were chosen and participated in the 2009 program. Of the 15, five pairs were alsoparticipants in a six-week, National Science Foundation sponsored, Louisiana ResearchExperience for Teachers (RET). The 10 teacher pairs who participated only in the one weekMarathon High School Teachers Engineering Awareness Program were selected from a total of20 pair and six single applicants. Each pair was chosen based on certification, current school,years teaching, previous professional development workshops attended, and

Conference Session

Design Projects across the Curriculum

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kimberly Warners, Western Michigan University; Britney Richmond, Western Michigan University; Adam Eaton, Western Michigan University; Andrew Kline, Western Michigan University; Betsy Aller, Western Michigan University; Edmund Tsang, Western Michigan University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

instruction, it isconceivable that middle-school students could develop the misconception that the opticalphenomena are separate, discrete events. The students may carry the false impression onward tohigh school or college, and the misunderstanding could prevent them from learning an importantconcept in optics and modern applications such as photonic devices. In the chapter “ScientificInquiry and How People Learn,” Donovan and Bransford identify “Addressing Preconception”as Principle #1 because “everyday experiences often reinforce the very conceptions ofphenomena that scientists have shown to be limited or false, and everyday modes of reasoningare often contrary to scientific reasoning.” [1] In response to a local middle school need, a devicewas

Conference Session

Mechanical and Architectural Engineering Laboratories

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Khaled Mansy, Oklahoma State University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

arecomputer programs, outdoor model testing, and indoor model testing, and then concludes with adiscussion of the implementation of laboratory-oriented design in undergraduate education.1. IntroductionDesign of daylighting systems in buildings is an energy saving strategy. When commercialbuildings rely more on natural light instead of electric light, they do not only save light energy,but also reduce the cost of air conditioning. That is mainly why daylight always occupies a highpriority on the list of energy conservation measures (ECMs) for commercial buildings. For thesame reason, integration of daylighting systems earns credit points for the LEED (Leadership inEnergy and Environmental Design) rating system1 and other similar rating systems of

Conference Session

Teams and Teamwork in Design

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Senay Purzer, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

that first-year engineering student teams engage in four types of actions when solvingdesign problems: goal, relationship, learning, and challenge actions (Purzer, 2009). These actionsare described in Figure 1.I started developing the MERIT project with a vision of engineering student teams that can workin multidisciplinary and multicultural teams and consequently design innovative solutions tocomplex and global problems. While there are effective teaming modules available to be used byhigher education faculty to manage student teamwork (e.g., BESTTEAMS and Team Developer)there are no comprehensive curriculum materials that are specifically designed to supportindividual student learning and collaborative learning skills with a focus on

Conference Session

Emerging Information Technologies

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Miertschin, University of Houston; Cheryl Willis, University of Houston

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

cloud definition. SIGCOMM Comput. Commun. Rev., 39(1), 50-55.10. Voas, J., & Zhang, J. (2009). Cloud Computing: New Wine or Just a New Bottle? IT Professional, 11(2), 15-17.11. What is Cloud Computing? (2008). joyent.com. Page 15.150.10

Conference Session

CE Capstone: Innovations in Learning & Assessment

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald Welch, University of Texas, Tyler; Michael McGinnis, University of Texas, Tyler

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

can be built,assessed, and changes made to meet current ABET criteria and CE program criteria basedon the ASCE Body of Knowledge (BOKI).1 This was the challenge facing the newfaculty in spring 2007.To meet that challenge, the assessment process needed to be rigorous, thorough, andimplemented immediately. The program did not have time to slowly add new assessmenttechniques, but had to rely on the experiences of the two faculty who were ABETevaluators to quickly establish the assessment techniques to include using the seniordesign experience and train the rest of the assembled team to seamlessly be part of theprocess.The current paper focuses on providing insight into assessment of senior design activities.The senior design experience within

Conference Session

Software and Hardware for Educators II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel McCarthy, University of Wyoming; Cameron Wright, University of Wyoming; Steven Barrett, University of Wyoming; Jerry Hamann, University of Wyoming

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

have tested with several different courses. This paper describes the result of applying this paradigm to a four semester hour introductory digital systems design course typically taken by sophomore electrical engineering and com- puter engineering majors. The lab exercises involve considerable use of programmable logic and the Verilog hardware description language (HDL). Interestingly, the student-created lab exercises tended to be more challenging than the previous set of faculty-created lab exercises.1 IntroductionThe concepts presented in a digital systems design lecture may be difficult for some undergraduatestudents to fully grasp. In order to aid in students’ understanding, laboratory exercises are oftenused in

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Qiong Zhang, University of South Florida; Linda Vanasupa, California Polytechnic State University; Julie Zimmerman, Yale University; James Mihelcic, University of South Florida

learning objectives and activities for integrating sustainability into engineeringeducation.The use of these learning suites was introduced in a workshop format at the Association ofEnvironmental Engineering and Science Professors Conference in 2009. The paper describes thedesign of the workshop using the learning science principles and discusses the assessment of theworkshop.IntroductionEngineering education in the 21st century is very complex; not only because of the “grandchallenges” posed for engineering itself as developed by the U.S. National Academy ofEngineering (Table 1) but also from the declining proportion of students choosing engineering asa profession and the lack of diversity represented in the remaining students1. Examination of

Conference Session

Innovations in Civil Engineering Education II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Burian, University of Utah; Edward Barbanell, University of Utah

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

water resources. The course was developed and co-taught by professors fromcivil engineering and philosophy at the University of Utah with the goals of (1) cultivating in thenext generation of civil engineering professionals – those responsible for planning, designing,managing, and operating water resources systems – a broader sensibility about the culturalclimate in which they will operate, and (2) developing in humanists, social scientists and otherswho will be responsible for shaping and articulating that cultural climate a more groundedunderstanding of the practical water problems facing society and the constraints limitingengineering and technological solutions. Our pedagogical approach was to engage the students incase study analyses and

Conference Session

Tablet and Portable PCs for Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ramiro Bravo, University of Texas of the Permian Basin; Brett Batson, Trine University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

: 1) hear and record information incorrectly, 2) attach the wrong meaning to correctstatements and, 3) make unjustified extrapolation leaps or inappropriate generalizations.Another common problem in a traditional lecture is that few students participate in classes. Many Page 15.196.2students are afraid to raise their hands for fear of criticism or lack of confidence. Wheninstructors ask questions in order to engage students in the subject under consideration, it is notuncommon for only a few students to participate regularly. These students are usually thestudents who know how to study and obtain a high grade at the end of a class, regardless

Conference Session

The New ABET CE Criteria - Program Development

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

M. Brett Borup, Brigham Young University; Jessica Hanson, Brigham Young University; Gabriel Smith, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

the following criteria: 1. Definition of terms and explanation of concepts 2. Discussion of the importance of the topic and personal applications/impacts 3. Specific supporting examples from presentations by Seminar speakers 4. Adequate length and satisfactory readabilityThese papers are one of the main sources of assessment used for the outcomes cited at thebeginning of this paper.Course AssessmentStudent evaluations of the course are presented in Table 1. This table summarizes data from theprevious five semesters this course has been taught. It is noted the overall course evaluation isslightly lower than the average overall course evaluation for all courses taught in the department.There was concern that it would

Conference Session

Leadership and Strategic Planning

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monica Cardella, Purdue University; Robert Davis, Purdue University; Shripad Revankar, Purdue University; Loring Nies, Purdue University; Carolyn Percifield, Purdue University; Leah Jamieson, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

AC 2010-1455: A MULTI-FACETED STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS FORINNOVATIONMonica Cardella, Purdue UniversityRobert Davis, Purdue UniversityShripad Revankar, Purdue UniversityLoring Nies, Purdue UniversityCarolyn Percifield, Purdue UniversityLeah Jamieson, Purdue University Page 15.58.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 A Multi-Faceted Strategic Planning Process for InnovationStrategic planning has become an important component of how academic programs set goals andpriorities.We present an approach to strategic planning that is characterized by inclusion ofinternal and external stakeholders and is unique in the combination of process tools utilized.1

Conference Session

Administering First-Year Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rick Williams, East Carolina University; William Howard, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

incorporate best practices from the National Science Foundation’s Engineering EducationCoalitions.1 Among these best practices was the “Implementation of ‘engineering up front’: theexposure of freshmen to hands-on, real world engineering practice early in their undergraduateeducation, ranging from ‘professional level’ laboratory facilities to realistic design projects.”2Two freshman courses designed to provide students early exposure to engineering concepts werecreated. Both were six-credit courses. The first, ICEE 1010 (ICEE stands for IntegratedCollaborative Engineering Environment), was taught in three one-hour lectures and three two-hour lab sessions per week. Topics included graphics, introductions to mechanical and electricalengineering

Conference Session

Innovations in Civil Engineering Education I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Burian, University of Utah

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

AC 2010-1458: TEACHING SUSTAINABILITY AND SUSTAINABLEENGINEERING PRACTICE IN THE CIVIL ENGINEERING CURRICULUMSteven Burian, University of Utah Page 15.1188.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Teaching Sustainability in a Civil Engineering CurriculumAbstractThe objectives of this paper are to (1) present the approach used to integrate sustainabilitycontent into the civil engineering curriculum at the University of ____, (2) assess theeffectiveness of the approach, and (3) provide general recommendations to improve theintegration of sustainability into the civil engineering curriculum. The approach beingimplemented at the University of ___ involves brief

Conference Session

Materials Selection & Design

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia Mellodge, University of Hartford; Diane Folz, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Materials

Page 15.99.2 students start. ≠ Students don’t see how their work fits into the overall process ≠ Students don’t understand the role of their counterparts in a different discipline and don’t understand how much or what type of work they are doing. ≠ Students don’t understand the engineering design process and come into the project with unrealistic expectations about what they will accomplish. ≠ Large-scale projects can be intimidating for undergraduates.To address these issues, the authors propose a summer transitional program. There are twothemes for the program: (1) the students will be fully engaged participants in results-orientedactivities and experience the entire design process from initial concepts to

Conference Session

Newly Developed Engineering Courses

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Dobrowski, Purdue University-North Central

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

communication must be emphasized earlyon so that the student understands that to successfully function as a member of a group, clear oraland written communication is required. Case studies detailing incidences were there was a lack ofor unclear communication and the resulting consequences could be effectively added to reinforcethe concept.An important area of concentration would be the study of ethics. What is ethics? Merriam-Webster defines ethics as “the discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with moralduty and obligation”1. First of all, why include ethics in a Freshman Experience course, oranywhere for that matter? Simple. Ethical behavior is important for everyone but particularly forpeople in Engineering Technology because of the

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deborah Mechtel, United States Naval Academy; Samara Firebaugh, United States Naval Academy

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

laboratoryexercises beyond the initial course offering that focus on optical propagation and antennadesign will be described. Student and instructor assessment of the efficacy of thelaboratory exercises will be discussed. The added laboratory’s influence on formalcourse evaluations and exam results will be presented.IntroductionSeveral approaches to assist student comprehension of abstract electrodynamics conceptshave been proposed. These methods range from simulations using numerical packages,spread sheets and mathematical computational packages to hardware based experimentsto facilitate student learning 1-4. This paper proposes a new addition to practicallaboratory experiences that take students from their initial design, simulation, andfabrication to the

Conference Session

Student Attitudes and Perceptions

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Justin Micomonaco, Michigan State University; Jon Sticklen, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

can be better understood by examining the studentexperience holistically.Theoretical Framework Veenstra et al. proposed a few minor changes to Tinto’s model to reflect the departuredecision of undergraduate engineers (See Figure 1).23 In their retention model, pre-collegecharacteristics affect how students experience college both academically and socially. Thestudent experience in turn impacts two broad commitments and academic success that influencea student’s decision to persist in the discipline. Thus the student experience is a critical variableand is defined by the student’s academic and social integration. Accordingly students’ academicand social integration is a key predictor of persistence in the Model of Engineering

Conference Session

Enhancing Recruitment and Retention in Engineering

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen Hollebrands, North Carolina State University; Ryan Smith, North Carolina State University; Lynn Albers, North Carolina State University; Elizabeth Parry, North Carolina State University; Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. This paper begins with a description ofthe demographics of survey respondents and then analyzes parent responses’ to questions related Page 15.221.2to communication about, assistance with, and attitudes towards mathematics.Demographics. An overwhelming number of female parents (78%) completed the survey.However, it is interesting to note the proportion of females who completed the survey differed byrace. An analysis of gender versus race (See Table 1 and Figure 1) indicates that of AfricanAmerican parents who responded, 91.4% of the surveys were completed by females while forAsian parents only 53.2% were returned by females. Table 1

Conference Session

Advances in Engineering Economy Pedagogy

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emily Evans, University of Arkansas; Heather Nachtmann, University of Arkansas; Kim Needy, University of Arkansas

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy

and investigated: 1) the faculty that teach it, 2) the coursecontent and mechanics itself, and 3) the students that take the course. We are currentlyembarking on a follow-up data collection effort to conduct a longitudinal analysis of this priorstudy. This survey paper presents a review of the most relevant literature published since thissurvey. The pedagogy highlighted in this paper includes problems with current teachingmethods, modern technological advances in the engineering economy classroom, and newapproaches to enhance the classroom experience. These findings support our long term goal ofimproving engineering economy pedagogy by increasing visibility, enhancing instructorknowledge, and influencing external stakeholders such as

Conference Session

Computational Tools and Simulation III

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hassan Rajaei, Bowling Green State University; Arsen Gasparyan, Bowling Green State University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

paper we propose a paradigm for virtual training environment (VTE) that uses web-cameras as the main interface to the platform. The interactive setting enables the students tomove the simulated objects with their hands through the web-cam in cyberspace. In addition, theplatform allows the users to collaborate with other students in the virtual world to perform theirtraining tasks in virtual laboratories. We present a proof of the concept, examine the limitationsand discuss the opportunities this paradigm can offer.1. IntroductionAdvances in web-based technologies have provided a spectrum of options for educationalpurposes. Virtual classrooms and laboratories are speculated to become an integral part of ourfuture educational settings. Various