Title :
Web-Based Virtual Laboratory Platform for Computer Network
Author :
Li, Xiaojuan ; Yong Guan ; Minhua Wu
Author_Institution :
Coll. of Inf. Eng., Capital Normal Univ., Beijing, China
Abstract :
A typical computer networking class curriculum includes the study of theory and the laboratory projects. Creating engaging laboratory and classroom experiences is a challenge to effective engineering undergraduate education. In this paper we present the Web-based platform to help undergraduate students understand fundamental networking concepts via the modeling and simulation of computing systems. We discuss our experiences with novel laboratory platform using ns2 and Java products in undergraduate networking courses which allows students to interact remotely with the emulated process of network protocol. It is shown that the platform enhances student learning and interest in the subject of computer networks.
Keywords :
Internet; computer aided instruction; computer science education; educational courses; engineering education; virtual reality; Web-based virtual laboratory; computer networking class curriculum; engineering undergraduate education; undergraduate networking courses; Computational modeling; Computer aided instruction; Computer networks; Computer simulation; Costs; Educational institutions; Java; Laboratories; Performance evaluation; Protocols;
Conference_Titel :
Computational Intelligence and Software Engineering, 2009. CiSE 2009. International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Wuhan
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4507-3
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4507-3
DOI :
10.1109/CISE.2009.5365506
