An Autonomous Setup for Learning to Control an Oscilloscope.
Saved in:
| Title: | An Autonomous Setup for Learning to Control an Oscilloscope. |
|---|---|
| Authors: | Assis, Pedro1 (AUTHOR) pedro.assis@lip.pt, Joaquim, João2 (AUTHOR), Ratola, Manuel2 (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Physics Teacher. May2026, Vol. 64 Issue 5, p402-405. 4p. |
| Subjects: | Oscilloscopes, Remote control, Self-regulated learning, Measuring instruments, Psychological feedback |
| Abstract: | The article focuses on the development of an autonomous learning system designed to help students practice oscilloscope control and measurement skills independently. This system connects a physical digital oscilloscope to a computer that remotely controls the device, provides randomized measurement exercises, and delivers immediate grading and feedback based on student performance. Implemented as a pilot at Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, the system uses the Virtual Instrument Software Architecture (VISA) protocol for device communication and authenticates users via institutional credentials to integrate with formal coursework. The project aims to enhance hands-on training in experimental physics by allowing scalable, self-directed practice and evaluation without constant instructor supervision. [Extracted from the article] |
| Copyright of Physics Teacher is the property of American Institute of Physics and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.) | |
| Database: | Engineering Source |
| FullText | Text: Availability: 0 |
|---|---|
| Header | DbId: egs DbLabel: Engineering Source An: 193313834 AccessLevel: 6 PubType: Academic Journal PubTypeId: academicJournal PreciseRelevancyScore: 0 |
| IllustrationInfo | |
| Items | – Name: Title Label: Title Group: Ti Data: An Autonomous Setup for Learning to Control an Oscilloscope. – Name: Author Label: Authors Group: Au Data: <searchLink fieldCode="AR" term="%22Assis%2C+Pedro%22">Assis, Pedro</searchLink><relatesTo>1</relatesTo> (AUTHOR)<i> pedro.assis@lip.pt</i><br /><searchLink fieldCode="AR" term="%22Joaquim%2C+João%22">Joaquim, João</searchLink><relatesTo>2</relatesTo> (AUTHOR)<br /><searchLink fieldCode="AR" term="%22Ratola%2C+Manuel%22">Ratola, Manuel</searchLink><relatesTo>2</relatesTo> (AUTHOR) – Name: TitleSource Label: Source Group: Src Data: <searchLink fieldCode="JN" term="%22Physics+Teacher%22">Physics Teacher</searchLink>. May2026, Vol. 64 Issue 5, p402-405. 4p. – Name: Subject Label: Subjects Group: Su Data: <searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22Oscilloscopes%22">Oscilloscopes</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22Remote+control%22">Remote control</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22Self-regulated+learning%22">Self-regulated learning</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22Measuring+instruments%22">Measuring instruments</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22Psychological+feedback%22">Psychological feedback</searchLink> – Name: Abstract Label: Abstract Group: Ab Data: The article focuses on the development of an autonomous learning system designed to help students practice oscilloscope control and measurement skills independently. This system connects a physical digital oscilloscope to a computer that remotely controls the device, provides randomized measurement exercises, and delivers immediate grading and feedback based on student performance. Implemented as a pilot at Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, the system uses the Virtual Instrument Software Architecture (VISA) protocol for device communication and authenticates users via institutional credentials to integrate with formal coursework. The project aims to enhance hands-on training in experimental physics by allowing scalable, self-directed practice and evaluation without constant instructor supervision. [Extracted from the article] – Name: AbstractSuppliedCopyright Label: Group: Ab Data: <i>Copyright of Physics Teacher is the property of American Institute of Physics and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract.</i> (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.) |
| PLink | https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=egs&AN=193313834 |
| RecordInfo | BibRecord: BibEntity: Identifiers: – Type: doi Value: 10.1119/5.0241330 Languages: – Code: eng Text: English PhysicalDescription: Pagination: PageCount: 4 StartPage: 402 Subjects: – SubjectFull: Oscilloscopes Type: general – SubjectFull: Remote control Type: general – SubjectFull: Self-regulated learning Type: general – SubjectFull: Measuring instruments Type: general – SubjectFull: Psychological feedback Type: general Titles: – TitleFull: An Autonomous Setup for Learning to Control an Oscilloscope. Type: main BibRelationships: HasContributorRelationships: – PersonEntity: Name: NameFull: Assis, Pedro – PersonEntity: Name: NameFull: Joaquim, João – PersonEntity: Name: NameFull: Ratola, Manuel IsPartOfRelationships: – BibEntity: Dates: – D: 01 M: 05 Text: May2026 Type: published Y: 2026 Identifiers: – Type: issn-print Value: 0031921X Numbering: – Type: volume Value: 64 – Type: issue Value: 5 Titles: – TitleFull: Physics Teacher Type: main |
| ResultId | 1 |
