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Design and implementation of a smart learning environment for teaching computer networking
European journal of open, distance and e-learning, Vol.25(1), pp.162-179
03/2023
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Abstract
The transition to fully online delivery in the COVID-19 pandemic has added to already existing and significant challenges in subjectsand programs that require a component of practicum, on-site experience or hands-on laboratory work. This article presents initialresults from a study that responds to challenges arising in moving to a fully online version of an advanced-level computer networkingsubject within a postgraduate computing degree. Specifically, the study addresses challenges related to a lack of effective teachingapproaches combined with a lack of integrated technologies for conducting hands-on laboratory work in online learning environments.The findings presented are from a case study comparison of face-to-face delivery with a newly developed ‘smart learning environment’.Findings indicate that student results and satisfaction levels from the two modes of delivery were comparable. Findings support thepurpose-designed instructional strategy, integrated technologies and practical assessments, set within sequenced and scaffoldedactivities. Further research is being undertaken to confirm the effectiveness of the changes, including case studies of students’performance data from subsequent offerings of the subject and the inclusion of pre-test post-test protocols and randomised trials.
Details
- Title
- Design and implementation of a smart learning environment for teaching computer networking
- Creators
- Geoff Woolcott - Southern Cross UniversityVinh Bui (Corresponding Author) - Southern Cross University
- Publication Details
- European journal of open, distance and e-learning, Vol.25(1), pp.162-179
- Publisher
- Sciendo
- Identifiers
- 991013143912802368
- Copyright
- © 2023 Geoff Woolcott et al., published by Sciendo This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
- Academic Unit
- Information Technology; Faculty of Science and Engineering
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article