DocumentCode
741912
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
Volume
8
Issue
1
fYear
2013
Firstpage
2
Lastpage
6
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;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Tecnologias del Aprendizaje, IEEE Revista Iberoamericana de
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1932-8540
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/RITA.2013.2244671
Filename
6461617
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