Teaching computer networks: A practical approach using virtualization tools

Gurgel, Paulo Henrique Moreira; Barbosa, Ellen Francine; Branco, Kalinka Regina Lucas Jaquie Castelo

doi:10.1109/fie.2013.6684981

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“…On the other hand, several research works introduce integrating network simulator or emulator tools to support the lecture-based teaching of computer networks. Some of these works propose using virtualization-based network emulator tools to provide virtual lab experiments or exercises without using hardware (Gurgel, Barbosa & Branco, 2013;Jayalaxmi, Suvarna & Sujatha, 2012). Other research works introduce the usage of computer games offered by Cisco Academy in teaching computer networks (Zhamanov & Sakhiyeva, 2015).…”

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On assessment and evaluation of teaching computer networks to electrical engineering students by the aid of a lab course

Abdrabou¹,

Shakhatreh²

2021

J. Technol. Sci. Educ.

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In the era of Internet-of-everything, learning the principles of data communications and networking is inevitable for many electrical engineering disciplines. The paper addresses the effectiveness of teaching the fundamentals of data communications and networking using a dedicated lab course as a co-requisite to a classic lecture-based course. In the introduced lab course, the students are asked to do a variety of tasks using real hardware and a network simulator. The paper introduces quantitative measures of an outcome-based learning approach applied to both courses. Based on students’ achievements, the role of the lab course in the attainment of both the course learning outcomes and the electrical engineering program learning outcomes is measured in comparison with the case where the lab course is not taken. Our findings reveal a general enhancement trend in the attainment of the course and program learning outcomes with a significant increase in the program outcome related to solving engineering problems. Also, a slight increase is noticed in meeting the lab course outcomes for the students who attended the lab with the course in the same semester, which indicates an improvement in gaining practical knowledge.

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On assessment and evaluation of teaching computer networks to electrical engineering students by the aid of a lab course

Abdrabou¹,

Shakhatreh²

2021

J. Technol. Sci. Educ.

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Methods in Teaching Computer Networks

Prvan

Ožegović

2020

ACM Trans. Comput. Educ.

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This article provides a survey of methods and paradigms for teaching Computer Networks (CN). Since the theoretical concepts are rather abstract in this subject, and students often find them too technical and difficult to understand, many authors attempt to answer the question on how to improve students’ motivation and interest for the complex teaching material of CN. In this work, we follow a rigorous paper collection methodology and extract a large number of previous studies that relate to the stated research questions. Also, we find that there is no review article in the current literature that would provide a clear systematization or a guided study on this topic. Hence, this work provides a literature overview by binding all the previously used methods for teaching CN in one place, and brings contribution by classifying the existing approaches into four basic classes: methods based on using visualization objects such as network simulators, multimedia applications, packet-tracing tools or visual analogies; methods based on using the virtualization techniques; methods precipitating active learning paradigm and methods based on the practical hands-on laboratory exercises. Moreover, the research in this article goes beyond the proposed classification. The classes of methods and tools are compared and contrasted based on the findings from the literature. Methods are evaluated by a detailed cross-comparison based on their advantages, disadvantages and challenges in the perspective of both teachers and students. The review is additionally strengthened by comparing the educational effectiveness of the classified methods. We examine, classify, and contrast the usual approaches used in teaching CN, provide useful insights on how appropriate they are in achieving specific educational goals and determine the future research directions.

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Teaching computer networks: A practical approach using virtualization tools

Cited by 2 publications

References 8 publications

On assessment and evaluation of teaching computer networks to electrical engineering students by the aid of a lab course

On assessment and evaluation of teaching computer networks to electrical engineering students by the aid of a lab course

Methods in Teaching Computer Networks

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