  -- In this paper, a new approach to impart practical skill based technical
education is presented in comprehensive manner. An Electronic Mini-Lab (EML) is
devised containing basic design and test instruments with electronic
components, ICs, connecting wires and battery. Using the EML, students perform
various formal and informal digital and analog circuit practicals as well as
design prototype of projects. This gives them a hands-on experience, sense of
belonging and sense of cooperation. The EML is useful for performing many
practicals of various subjects. The EML also reduces the workload of college
laboratories. Students have their own individual EML at their disposal anytime,
which can be used to design hobby projects as a fun too. This will make them
skilled engineers. This provides tremendous benefits in teaching learning
process. It also boosted the interest, confidence of students and teachers.
Incorporating active/ cooperative learning into traditional instruction can be
a useful pedagogical tool to help students to perform practicals and project
work any time anywhere. This concept is remarkably simple and cost effective
but the dividends can be profound.
