Theory and Tutors in Electronics and
Instrumentation :
Learning electronics in theory by studying books is the conventional
way, this method may help in History and Maths. Maths needs a paper and
pencil for practicals and history needs a well equipped Library.
In these modern times, the web has made access to wide range of
learning
information easy, which is true Knowledge
Empowerment. The greatest gift a Child
can get
from the Parents or School, is Knowledge.
As an Electronics Engineer i had always needed data sheets and
application notes. The web makes these documents not only accessible to
all, but searchable too. When i learnt to Google, with the multiple
keywords and a magic handle -- filetype:pdf --, I had
design
and product data, at my
beck and call.
Now coming back to Maths and History; a computer, some programs and the
Internet can create a "Practicals" for these Subjects. In case of
Mechanical, Electrical and
Electronics it is not so simple. You need to have many components
and some test instruments and most important; a Soldering Iron
to build-n-learn practically.
Some youngsters learn by breaking and fixing, toys and gadgets. Many
learn by
Making Home Garden Projects from Kits after reading Hobby DIY Magazines, this is
a better way of learning. I started with DIY Science,
including Magnetism and Electricity, rather than Electronics. I could
work with an Iron only in High School.
Now many Virtual Electronics Workbench Software and Interactive Tutors
are available, these aid learning. We have to design, build and
apply some electronic ideas in 3D Hardware, for complimenting the Book,
Academic
or Web learning. Practical and Theoretical study in electronics has to
be in Tandem, this is possible only when Industry works with
Universities to create real talent and skills in students. The applied
technology is evolving, hence the academic education must be relevant
when the student gets into his first job.
Anantha Narayan
"when you solder the
windows should be opened, cross ventilation must be good, because the
fumes are not very good for health. After you finish wash your hands
with soap, as lead is poisonous or toxic"
- Solderman Talks 1702 AD
The
first four links lead to 33 pdf documents related to some products i
used
to manufacture. I have archived it here because i think it may give
ideas.
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