Project Overview

The objective of this project is to use the Prairie Learn framework (https://www.prairielearn.org/) to develop an interactive learning environment for use in CPR E 288 (Embedded Systems), which can be found here https://cpre288-pl-f2024.ece.iastate.edu/pl/login. This will primarily involve:

1. Using Python, JavaScript, and C to develop interactive questions/activities that can be randomized, and auto-graded
2. Use the QEMU Emulator to emulate a Tiva TM4C123GH6PM Microcontroller to allow students to practice Embedded Systems concepts introduced in CPR E 2880

Interactive questions/activities developed will cover topics such as:

1. Converting numbers between bases
2. Writing simple C programs
3. General Purpose I/O
4. Bitwise operations
5. UART communication
6. Analog to Digital Conversion
7. Timers
8. Pulse wave generation
9. Assembly Programming

Expected Deliverables:

1. Have a working beta build ready by the end of Fall 2024 to be tested by CPR E 2880 students in Spring 2025
2. Provide updates throughout the beta test, fixing any issues found by Students
3. Have a finished production build by the end of Spring 2025
4. Developer documentation and tutorial videos to help others learn how to set up a PrairieLearn server and develop interactive questions/activities for other courses in the department