Title :
Algorithm Visualization in Teaching Spatial Data Algorithms
Author :
Nikander, Jussi ; Helminen, Juha
Author_Institution :
Helsinki Univ. of Technol., Helsinki
Abstract :
Algorithm visualization is a widely-used tool for teaching data structures and algorithms. Spatial data algorithms are algorithms that are designed to process multidimensional data. This work introduces a spatial data extension to the successful TRAKLA2 learning environment, which includes automatically assessed visual algorithm simulation exercises. First impressions on using the visualizations in teaching are also described.
Keywords :
algorithm theory; computer aided instruction; computer science education; data structures; data visualisation; teaching; TRAKLA2 learning environment; algorithm visualization; data structures; spatial data algorithms; teaching; Algorithm design and analysis; Data structures; Data visualization; Earth; Education; Filling; Laboratories; Multidimensional systems; Process design; Software algorithms;
Conference_Titel :
Information Visualization, 2007. IV '07. 11th International Conference
Conference_Location :
Zurich
Print_ISBN :
0-7695-2900-3
