Paper Info
Title
Virtualization for computer networking skills development in a distance learning environment.
Abstract
Virtualization is a core technology for teaching networking and operating system skills. In a distance learning, or e-learning, environment, the use of virtualization presents different challengesboth technical and pedagogical. In the initiative presented here, distance learning students studying a module on computer networking and server technologies were required to install virtual machines on their own computers in order to carry out practical labs originally designed for a classroom environment. This research explores and evaluates the strategies developed to support students via a survey of students completing the module. The findings show that the majority of students found it a valuable learning experience and developed practical skills relevant to computer networking careers. Recommendations are made to inform the future development of courses considering the use of virtual machines installed on students' machines to enable practical labs to be undertaken at a distance.
Year
DOI
Venue
2018
10.1002/cae.21928
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN ENGINEERING EDUCATION
Keywords
Field
DocType
distance learning,networking and server technologies,practical skills,virtual machines
Virtualization,Virtual machine,Computer science,Distance education,Computer network,Human–computer interaction,Learning experience,Distance learning environment
Journal
Volume
Issue
ISSN
26.0
4.0
1061-3773
Citations 
PageRank 
References 
0
0.34
4
Authors
3
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Donelan, H.131.60
Andy Smith218322.42
Patrick Wong3202.23