Bringing J2ME industry practice into the classroom

Abstract

This paper describes efforts to use industry wireless software development practices in the classroom. Nokia's OK Java 2 Platform Micro Edition (J2ME) application certification program was chosen for use in a core set of wireless software engineering courses. The adaptation process included 1) modifying Nokia OK application standards for classroom use as examples of what is expected of industry-quality software; 2) incorporating Nokia OK software development tools into a student-friendly software development environment; and 3) implementing in-house Nokia OK certification procedures as a basis for assessing student projects and providing feedback.

Teaching mobile and wireless information systems development in engineering courses

“…They also presented guidelines and recommendations that can be adopted by others. Umphress et al [9] of Auburn University applied to the classroom an adaptation of the software development practices being used in the wireless industry. Utting [10] of University of Kent describes how the use of J2ME (Java's version for wireless devices) instead of J2SE (Java's version for desktop computers) could address some problems found with the use of Java in the initial teaching of programming.…”

Practical Positioning Projects: Location Based Services in the Laboratory

“…Commercial software has been used to introduce electrical engineering students to the fundamentals of wireless transmission [1], however licensing costs and issues makes it impractical for many to adopt such solutions. Some have found ways to incorporate wireless software development practice into their classrooms [2]; while others have sought to use wireless technologies to enhance and extend their classroom [3,4]. However these methods do not provide students with practical, hands-on experience of the underlying systems.…”