Experiential Learning Approach for Teaching the Topic “Implementation of Brent-Kung Adders Using Computer-Based Training”

Abstract

The paper presents the use of the experiential learning approach for teaching the topic “Implementation of Brent-Kung Adders Using Computer-Based Training”. Brent-Kung adders are implemented with various software tools, e.g. MS Excel, Logisim, and ISE Project Navigator, for simulating the process of adding two binary numbers. Based on the flipped classroom strategy, students investigate the theoretical issues concerning Brent-Kung adders, then they implement these adders with various computer-aided tools and in the end, they test the FPGA-based implementation of Brent-Kung adders with a lab board created at our University. The applications will be used in the educational process in the courses “Digital Electronics” and “Pulse and Digital Devices” at the University of Ruse, with the aim of easy adoption of the material studied by the students.