{"id":30112,"date":"2023-09-07T10:35:12","date_gmt":"2023-09-07T17:35:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/?p=30112"},"modified":"2023-09-07T10:40:45","modified_gmt":"2023-09-07T17:40:45","slug":"transforming-electrical-engineering-education-a-success-story-from-shandong-jianzhu-university-in-china","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/transforming-electrical-engineering-education-a-success-story-from-shandong-jianzhu-university-in-china\/","title":{"rendered":"Transforming Electrical Engineering Education: A Success Story from Shandong Jianzhu University in China"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In the dynamic landscape of electrical engineering education, adaptation to modern teaching tools is essential to provide students with the best learning experiences. A recent success story from Shandong Jianzhu University in China sheds light on how a strategic transition to Digilent devices, particularly the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/digilent.com\/shop\/analog-discovery-studio-a-portable-circuits-laboratory-for-every-student\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Analog Discovery Studio (ADS)<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, has revolutionized their teaching methodologies and enhanced student engagement.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/China-Lab--600x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-30115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/China-Lab--600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/China-Lab--1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/China-Lab--1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/China-Lab--2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Analog Discovery Studio combines a variety of test and measurement instruments into a single device, allowing students to experiment, prototype, and learn about analog electronics in a practical and interactive way.\u00a0 At Shandong Jianzhu University, the integration of the ADS (for analog theory) and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/digilent.com\/shop\/nexys-a7-fpga-trainer-board-recommended-for-ece-curriculum\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">NexysA7<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> (digital) as teaching hardware has become instrumental in cultivating a comprehensive understanding of foundational concepts of electrical engineering. Students are now empowered to explore practical applications, conduct experiments, and gain hands-on experience in a controlled environment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">WaveForms \u2013 Digilent&#8217;s omnipresent software that allows one device to be used as many \u2013 is central to the success of the ADS at Shandong Jianzhu. One of the educators remarked, &#8220;The most impressive function of ADS is the easy-to-use WaveForms software. I can conduct convenient and efficient measurements through this software and the ADS platform.&#8221; This sentiment highlights the user-friendly interface and the platform&#8217;s ability to simplify complex measurement processes, making it an invaluable tool for both educators and students.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Another aspect of the ADS that lends itself to teaching hands-on analog circuitry is its fully integrated and removable breadboard. This allows students to design and explore circuits in a flexible and portable way.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/china-lab-3-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-30120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/china-lab-3-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/china-lab-3.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Digilent authorized distributor <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.iecube.com.cn\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">IECUBE<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> worked with Shandong Jianzhu University to bring ADS and NexysA7 into the university\u2019s syllabus, developing the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iecube.com.cn\/solinfo.html?id=2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">localized courseware and add-on boards<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, which helped the professors in China to better bring the Digilent cutting-edge technology into their classrooms.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The School of Information and Electrical Engineering at Shandong Jianzhu University recognizes the need to stay at the forefront of educational technology. The adoption of ADS stems from a desire to transform their teaching approach, moving away from traditional methods and embracing a more interactive, student-centric model.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">To find out more about how the Analog Discovery Studio can help your lab or classroom become a center for hybrid experiential learning, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/digilent.com\/shop\/analog-discovery-studio-a-portable-circuits-laboratory-for-every-student\/\"><span>click here.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/China-Lab-2-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-30116\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/China-Lab-2-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/China-Lab-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/China-Lab-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/China-Lab-2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class='watch-action'><div class='watch-position align-left'><div class='action-like'><a class='lbg-style6 like-30112 jlk' data-task='like' data-post_id='30112' data-nonce='f013a4e301' rel='nofollow'><img src='https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/wti-like-post-pro\/images\/pixel.gif' title='Like' \/><span class='lc-30112 lc'>+1<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class='action-unlike'><a class='unlbg-style6 unlike-30112 jlk' data-task='unlike' data-post_id='30112' data-nonce='f013a4e301' rel='nofollow'><img src='https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/wti-like-post-pro\/images\/pixel.gif' title='Unlike' \/><span class='unlc-30112 unlc'>0<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div> <div class='status-30112 status align-left'><\/div><\/div><div class='wti-clear'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the dynamic landscape of electrical engineering education, adaptation to modern teaching tools is essential to provide students with the best learning experiences. 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