A GUIDE TO IMPLEMENTING ONLINE SIMULATIONS USING HTML, JAVASCRIPT AND SVG

D. Dorran, P. Leamy, T. Burke

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Abstract

Online simulations created using HTML, JavaScript and SVG images can be accessed by any end user with a web browser, making them widely accessible and compatible with computers running Microsoft, macOS or Linux-based operating systems. This paper outlines the methods and tools used by the authors to create interactive online educational simulations using these core web technologies. Three example simulations are referred to throughout the paper: A 'bare-bones' example which is used to highlight the key components of these type of simulations; a second example serves as template for more complex simulations; finally, an implementation of an oscilloscope, an electrical device typically used by electrical engineering undergraduates throughout their degree programmes, is used as a practical working example, which has proven popular with a global community of students and educators. The paper is intended as a resource to assist educators developing simulations using similar techniques. The authors share their experiences in developing the simulations and provide links to relevant videos, resources, and tools.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - SEFI 49th Annual Conference
Subtitle of host publicationBlended Learning in Engineering Education: Challenging, Enlightening - and Lasting?
EditorsHans-Ulrich Heiss, Hannu-Matti Jarvinen, Annette Mayer, Alexandra Schulz
PublisherEuropean Society for Engineering Education (SEFI)
Pages801-807
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9782873520236
Publication statusPublished - 2021
EventSEFI 49th Annual Conference: Blended Learning in Engineering Education: Challenging, Enlightening - and Lasting? - Berlin, Virtual, Germany
Duration: 13 Sep 202116 Sep 2021

Publication series

NameProceedings - SEFI 49th Annual Conference: Blended Learning in Engineering Education: Challenging, Enlightening - and Lasting?

Conference

ConferenceSEFI 49th Annual Conference: Blended Learning in Engineering Education: Challenging, Enlightening - and Lasting?
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityBerlin, Virtual
Period13/09/2116/09/21

Keywords

  • Online interactive simulation

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