Title :
VisualJVM: A Visual Tool for Teaching Java Technology
Author :
Abenza, Pedro Pablo Garrido ; Olivo, Angel Grediaga ; Latorre, Bernardo Ledesma
Author_Institution :
Miguel Hernandez Univ., Elche
Abstract :
This paper presents a laboratory session of an advanced programming course to introduce students to the technology involved with the Java programming language. In this special lab session the educational software tool VisualJVM is used, providing a graphical front-end to a Java virtual machine (JVM). This tool helps students learn about JVM architecture, learn how JVM works, and consequently, to understand why a Java program is platform independent. The student reaction to this experience was very positive and the authors are planning to use the tool in other contexts.
Keywords :
Java; computer aided instruction; computer science education; Java programming language; Java technology; Java virtual machine; VisualJVM; advanced programming course; educational software tool; graphical front-end; visual tool; Computer architecture; Computer languages; Education; Graphical user interfaces; Java; Laboratories; Paper technology; Programming profession; Software tools; Virtual machining; Educational technology; Java language; object-oriented programming (OOP); program interpreters; user interfaces;
Journal_Title :
Education, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TE.2007.906601
