http://ktisis.cut.ac.cy/handle/10488/1039 Search the Channel search http://ktisis.cut.ac.cy/simple-search http://ktisis.cut.ac.cy/handle/10488/4734 Title: On the effectiveness of learning through the use of the web-based Laboratories– the experience of using the solar e-lab<br/><br/>Authors: Michaelides, Ioannis M.; Eleftheriou, Polyvios C.<br/><br/>Abstract: This paper elaborates on the experience from the operation of the solar energy e-learning laboratory (Solar e-lab)in Cyprus, and analyses the results of the online evaluation submitted by the e-lab users. The aim of solar energye-learning laboratory is to use web-based technology as a tool to make the laboratory facilities accessible to engineeringstudents and technicians, including handicapped, located outside the e-lab premises anywhere in the world. Inthis way, the laboratory, its equipment and experimental facilities are available and can be shared by many people,thus reducing costs and widening educational experiences.Throughout its 5 years of operation, the solar e-lab has been accessed by users from over 400 locations from 75countries spread all over the world. The total number of hits recorded on the site exceeded 1.2 million. Furthermore,a number of colleges and Universities are using the solar e-lab as part of their training programme. Judging fromthe online student evaluation reports sent to the solar e-lab administrator, it can be said that there is nearly excellentsatisfaction by the users. The feedback provides useful information as to the students’ satisfaction with the e-labinteraction, its course content, and organisation. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:58:59 GMT