IRI-h, a Java-based distance education system: architecture and performance
Journal on Educational Resources in Computing (JERIC)
Programming for the Java Virtual Machine with Cdrom
Programming for the Java Virtual Machine with Cdrom
Enhancing CS programming lab courses using collaborative editors
Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges
| Hi-index | 0.00 |
This paper describes an evolving attempt to provide an integrated learning laboratory environment (ILLE) to enhance the learning goals and strategies for first-year computer science students using Java as a first language. The proposed ILLE models a real computer-learning laboratory in which instructors walk around watching and helping students on request. In essence, the system consists of a Java development environment centered round a live communicator with a facility for an instructor to focus and work on the desk top of a particular student. The system is written in 4000 lines of Java and runs in exactly the same way on Windows, UNIX and MacOS. The ILLE gathers usage information that is being used to improve the learning for first year students. It has been used twice with large first year classes. Examples show how extracts from dialogue files enhanced the ILLE.