DocumentCode :
654517
Title :
Teaching computer networks: A practical approach using virtualization tools
Author :
Moreira Gurgel, Paulo Henrique ; Barbosa, Eduardo F. ; Castelo Branco, Kalinka Regina Lucas Jaquie
Author_Institution :
Critical Embedded Syst. Lab., Univ. of Sao Paulo, Sao Carlos, Brazil
fYear :
2013
fDate :
23-26 Oct. 2013
Firstpage :
1021
Lastpage :
1026
Abstract :
Virtualization tools, useful softwares that enables tests and evaluation of functionalities, have been used in computer network classes to provide an environment for practice experiments. Although some papers describe these tools and their technical benefits, they do not provide quantitative information about its effectiveness. This paper presents a proposal for systematic use of this category of tools in computer classes and a evaluation of the Netkit tool use in computer network classes. It will be shown how tutorial sections have been developed to these courses, the receptivity from the students through surveys and a statistical analysis of how much students grades can be improved by applying such tutorials. Finally, it will be possible to conclude that, in fact, the use of such tools is strongly advised.
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; computer networks; computer science education; statistical analysis; teaching; virtualisation; Netkit tool; computer network classes; computer network teaching; quantitative information; statistical analysis; virtualization tools; Computer networks; Computers; Education; Laboratories; Software; Tutorials; Virtualization; Computer Education; Computer Network; Effectiveness Evaluation; Netkit;
fLanguage :
English
Publisher :
ieee
Conference_Titel :
Frontiers in Education Conference, 2013 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Oklahoma City, OK
ISSN :
0190-5848
Type :
conf
DOI :
10.1109/FIE.2013.6684981
Filename :
6684981
Link To Document :
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