Title :
Online Course on the History of Algorithms
Author :
Lopez, A.G. ; Fernandez, R.M.P. ; Fernandez, P.R.
Author_Institution :
Polytech. Univ. of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Abstract :
This paper describes the objectives, content, learning methodology, and results of an online course on the History of Algorithms for engineering students at Polytechnic University of Madrid. This course is conducted in a virtual environment based on Moodle, with a student-centered educational model, which includes a detailed planning of learning activities. Our experience indicates that this subject is highly motivating for students and the virtual environment facilitates competencies development.
Keywords :
algorithm theory; computer science education; courseware; educational courses; educational institutions; virtual reality; Moodle; Polytechnic University of Madrid; competency development; e-learning; engineering students; history-of-algorithms; learning activity planning; online course; student-centered educational model; virtual environment; Algorithm design and analysis; Distance learning; Education courses; Electronic learning; History; Online services; E-learning; history of algorithms; student-centered learning;
Journal_Title :
Tecnologias del Aprendizaje, IEEE Revista Iberoamericana de
DOI :
10.1109/RITA.2013.2244671
