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Virtual lab to develop achievement in electronic circuits for hearing-impaired students

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This paper aims to report and discuss the use of a virtual lab for developing achievement in electronic circuits for hearing-impaired students. Results from a number of studies have proved that the virtual lab allowed students to build and test a wide variety of electronic circuits. The present study was implemented to investigate the effectiveness of virtual lab in improving hearing-impaired students’ understanding of concepts and their skills in handling electronic circuits. The experimental work was carried out in the electronic computing department at Mansoura vocational preparatory schools for hearing-impaired students in Egypt. The results clearly revealed the effectiveness of the virtual lab in improving students’ achievement and practical skills with respect to handling electronic circuits.

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  1. Faculty of Kindergarten, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt

    S. M. Baladoh

  2. Faculty of Specific Education, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt

    A. F. Elgamal & H. A. Abas

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Baladoh, S.M., Elgamal, A.F. & Abas, H.A. Virtual lab to develop achievement in electronic circuits for hearing-impaired students. Educ Inf Technol 22, 2071–2085 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-016-9532-7

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