Title :
Outcome based approach to teaching, learning and assessment in computer networks: An experience
Author :
Jayalaxmi, G.N. ; Suvarna, G.K. ; Sujatha, C.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Comput. Sci. & Eng., B.V.B. Coll. of Eng. & Technol., Vidyanagar, India
Abstract :
Teaching Computer Networks course for undergraduate Computer Science and Engineering program has always been a challenge, since it has to be effectively bridged with its corresponding laboratory course. Students may find the course too technical and dry while teaching, because in this they need more imagination and analysis ability to know the concepts. If students actively participate in the classroom learning activities, they will be more cognitively engaged and as a result be able to achieve a better understanding of computer network concepts. This thought led the authors to come out with new and innovative methods of teaching this subject.
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; computer networks; computer science education; digital simulation; educational courses; telecommunication engineering education; IEEE paper presentation; NCTUNS simulator; RFC document presentations; campus network survey; classroom learning activities; computer engineering program; computer network assessment; computer network learning; computer network teaching; computer networks course; lab assignments; open-ended level lab experiments; outcome based approach; request for comment; student interaction; team work experiences; undergraduate computer science program; Computer networks; Educational institutions; Laboratories; Programming; Protocols; Sockets; IPC; NCTUNS simulator; NS2 Simulator; Open ended experiments; RFC document;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering Education: Innovative Practices and Future Trends (AICERA), 2012 IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Kottayam
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-2267-6
DOI :
10.1109/AICERA.2012.6306743
