PBL in the teaching of computer networks: The role of LMS PBL-Maestro in the management and authenticity of the learning environment

Abstract

The area of Computer Networks requires an educational model based on real market practices that can provide students with consistent technological training. However, it should be noted that a Network Project is subject to a wide range of restrictions (such as time constraints, budgeting, and the use of other necessary resources) which means there is a need to work with real cases and in the presence of a client. The purpose of this paper is to describe the effects of the application of PBL‐Maestro in the area of Network Design. PBL‐Maestro consists of a LMS (Learning Management System) that has been designed to underpin a methodological workflow for implementing PBL (Problem‐Based Learning) in the teaching of Computing, called xPBL, which provides support for Authentic Assessment. By taking xPBL as a benchmark, the course management can be carried out by following the dynamics of the cycle and stages. The topics was taught in an entirely ̈hands‐on̈ format with the use of real equipment installed inside the classroom, and it included situations and problems arising from real circumstances. Clients took part in the whole process and took on the responsibility of making requests, monitoring, guiding, and evaluating the development of the problem solution, together with the teacher. In addition, the fact that they were immersed in a practical environment and could make use of the devices employed in companies enabled them to solve problems when requested, with more facility and assertiveness. Semi‐structured interviews were conducted with the users who used the LMS.

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“…The prerequisites for the creation of educational clusters include the experience in implementation of network educational projects involving a collective distributed interaction between participants based on ICT and telecommunications technologies [6]. The international educational practice includes experience of creating school network projects in different fields and subject areas [7,8,9]. High educational potential, as concerns the values of modern education, belongs to networking projects aimed at studying the problems of the modern world and requiring an interdisciplinary approach to their solution [10].…”

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“…In the traditional education model, teachers use in-person lectures, real-time in the classroom to guide the classroom status of students and student questions and observe the real-time learning status of students, but in recent years, the growth of the number of students and the growth of the number of quality teachers has shown a serious imbalance [1][2][3]. At the same time, the emergence of live education in recent years due to its advantages of real-time and flexibility quickly became popular among students and parents, but the shortcomings of live education are also been gradually revealed [4]. Because of live education, teachers can not be on the scene to supervise and guide students, and the teaching quality of each live platform varies.…”