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This paper describes Computer Aided Learning (CAL) methodologies incorporated in teaching at the Electrical and Computer Engineering Program of Texas A&M University at Qatar (TAMUQ). A set of virtual experiments and instruments are in use by the Electrical and Computer Engineering Program exposing students to latest CAL technologies and encourages the study and implementation of computer learning applications in teaching. The experiments are part of an undergraduate course, ECEN 455, Digital Communications, offered to final year students. The experiments are made available online via secure internet connection. Hardware equipment was set up at the laboratory and was connected to the campus network via a network server. Hence, the students were able to access and control the laboratory equipment at a distance. The experiment is performed virtually using software that resembles the hardware equipment set up. Nevertheless, students are able to vary hardware parameters of the laboratory equipment.