Computer-Integrated Experimentation



Experiment with heat


Experiment with sound


Experiment with Electricity


Experiment with Electricity
Computer-Integrated Experimentation


Computer today is being used extensively as a teaching tool. Though it works very well for computer-related topics such as spreadsheets, databases, programming languages, etc., it is difficult to use it for teaching the school science which deals with studying various concepts and phenomena such as equilibrium temperature, pH value, the greenhouse effect, etc. As these concepts can be easily understood by conducting some simple experiments, to convey them through the computer, we will have to use simulations. But the more complex the simulation, the more it would cost to develop. CRCS has tried to find a solution to such problems by building the Computer-Integrated Experimentation tool that combines computer-based training with computer-based measurement.

The Computer-Integrated Experimentation tool enables a student to observe a physical phenomenon, attempt proposing a plausible theory explaining the phenomenon and then validate the proposed theory by conducting more experiments as the way natural scientists do. It also gives the option of learning about the current scientific theory that exists regarding the phenomenon. The tool offers the following advantages.
  • It allows students to learn as well as conduct experiments at the computer itself
  • It eliminates delay between theory and practice
  • It frees students from tedious data capturing so that they can concentrate on observing and inferring
  • It enables students to view dimensions not normally visible in an experiment
The Computer-Integrated Experimentation Tool comprises:
  • A Computer-Integrated Lab consisting of:
    • PC-based Instrument
    • Lab equipment
    • Computer-based lesson (a set of experiments and exercises)


  • An Electricity Kit consisting of:
    • A board with lamps, motor with fan blades, cell holder, etc.
    • Wires using which the lamps and motor can be interconnected by just plugging into the sockets.
    • Additional components such as Light Dependent Resistors, Light Emitting Diodes, switches, etc. are also provided.
A child’s progress is monitored by grading of the experiments and exercises attempted by him/her.

We have applied for a patent for this product.

This project reflects the efforts of CRCS in the area of Human Computer Interfaces.


For more details contact: Meera S. Datta