Studies On Waves And Oscillations With Data Acquisition Systems

and technology has increased significantly in the last years and has proved to be an efficient tool for teaching, practical activities and research. Commonly pedagogical uses of ICT fall into two apparently distinct categories that may be classified as ‘virtual laboratory ’ and ‘real laboratory ’ applications. In a ‘virtual laboratory’, computers are used to simulate or animate specific phenomena and students are, normally, engage in hands-on activities, which are directed towards increasing their understanding and insight of the principles, involved. Such educational materials are often integrated within interactive documents for web-based learning (eLearning). However, the importance of traditional laboratory teaching involving practical experimentation and hands-on work (‘real laboratory’) has not decreased because of the use of computerized simulation experiments. Computers equipped with data acquisition and control systems have had the effect of increasing the level of experimental activity in science laboratories at both high school and university. Supported by a variety of sensors and actuators, these systems have been shown to b