Tools for teaching computer networking and hardware concepts
Title:
Tools for teaching computer networking and hardware concepts
Author:
Sarkar, Nurul.
ISBN:
9781591407379
Publication Information:
Hershey, Pa. : IGI Global (701 E. Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, USA), 2006.
Physical Description:
electronic texts (xiv, 386 p. : ill.) : digital files.
Contents:
Introduction to Computer Networking and Hardware Concepts / Nurul I. Sarkar -- WebLan-Designer: A Web-Based Tool to Enhance Teaching and Learning Wired and Wireless LAN Design / Nurul I. Sarkar, Krassie Petrova -- INetwork: An Interactive Learning Tool for Communication Networks / K. Sandrasegaran, M. Trieu -- Effectively Using a Network Simulation Tool to Enhance Students' Understanding of Computer Networking Concepts / Cecil Goldstein ... [et al.] -- Teaching Protocols through Animation / Kenneth J. Turner -- Enhancing Student Understanding of Packet-Forwarding Theories and Concepts with Low-Cost Laboratory Activities / Anthony P. Kadi -- Ethereal: A Tool for Making the Abstract Protocol a Concrete Reality / David Bremer -- Enhancing Teaching and Learning Wireless Communication Networks Using Wireless Projects / Trevor Craig, Nurul I. Sarkar -- Teaching and Learning Wi-Fi Networking Fundamentals Using Limited Resources / Wilson Siringoringo, Nurul I. Sarkar -- Information Security Risk Analysis: A Pedagogic Model Based on a Teaching Hospital / Sanjay Goel, Damira Pon -- A Practical Introduction to Input and Output Ports 20 / David L. Tarnoff -- Enhancing Teaching and Learning Computer Hardware Fundamentals Using PIC-Based Projects / Nurul I. Sarkar, Trevor Craig -- Assistant Tool for Instructors Teaching Computer Hardware with the PBL Theory / Maiga Chang ... [et al.] -- A Simulator for High-Performance Processors / John Morris --
A Remotely Accessible Embedded Systems Laboratory / Steve Murray, Vladimir Lasky -- LOGIC-Minimiser: A Software Tool to Enhance Teaching and Learning Minimization of Boolean Expressions / Nurul I. Sarkar, Khaleel I. Petrus -- A Practical Introduction to Serial Protocols / David L. Tarnoff -- VMware as a Practical Learning Tool / Eduardo Correia, Ricky Watson.
Abstract:
This book makes the teaching and learning of computer networking and hardware a more active process by using interactive learning to add life to a very technical subject. Fundamental theoretical concepts are illustrated with the use of interactive practical exercises. Each chapter presents learning objectives, figures and illustrations, real-world examples and review questions. The book has a worldwide focus provided by contributors from across the globe. These contributors share their use of online tools and flexible learning practices.
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Chapter PDFs via platform: http://services.igi-global.com/resolvedoi/resolve.aspx?doi=10.4018/978-1-59140-735-5