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A Web-based Remote FPGA Laboratory for Computer Organization Course

Published: 13 May 2019 Publication History

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Learning in digital systems could be enhanced by applying a learn-by-doing mechanism. In this paper the implementation of a web-based remote FPGA laboratory for Computer Organization course is proposed. The projects created for this course are designed towards entry-level users thus producing a trouble-free virtualization of experimental equipment that in turn maximizes educational gain. The network laboratory had made learners complete all the experimental activities through the Internet without the limitation of time, space and resources. We show also some preliminary results compared between Fall 2016 and Fall 2017 semester, which highlight improved student engagement, learning and achievement.

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GLSVLSI '19: Proceedings of the 2019 Great Lakes Symposium on VLSI
May 2019
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DOI:10.1145/3299874
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  1. digital systems education
  2. remote fpga laboratory
  3. web-based laboratory

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  • Research & Practice Program of New Engineering Disciplines (Beihang-Tencent Cooperation)

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