Learning computer organization and assembly language with the EasyCPU visual environment

Several simulators that teach computer organization were described in previous work. There are also professional tools, such as debuggers, available for the development of assembly language programs. However, these tools are generally too sophisticated and complex to meet the special needs of introductory-level students. We describe an interactive visual learning environment EasyCPU especially designed for teaching computer organization and assembly language at the introductory level.