First Steps Towards a Visualization-Based Computer Science Hypertextbook as a Moodle Module

Rößling, Guido; Vellaramkalayil, Teena

doi:10.1016/j.entcs.2008.12.048

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“…The new integrated environment inherits some textbook features, such as the table of contents, chapters and index. The first implementation of this integration was presented in [10] and was based on the Moodle learning management system [11]. Another significant approach is the development of an XML-based algorithm visualization language to support merging algorithm visualizations and the hypertext [12].…”

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Integrated Standard Environment for the Teaching and Learning of Operating Systems Algorithms Using Visualizations

Alharbi

Henskens

Hannaford

2010

2010 Fifth International Multi-Conference on Computing in the Global Information Technology

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Algorithm visualization is a technique used to help in the teaching and learning of algorithms in computer science. Despite the potential benefits of this technique, it has not been adopted by educators as expected due to the difficulties of integrating the algorithm visualizations into the learning environment and the lack of interactivity features. A course on operating systems constitutes one of the main courses in any undergraduate computer science program. Operating systems algorithms have not received enough support by the available algorithm visualization systems. Also, most of the available visualization systems developed to help in the teaching and learning of operating systems algorithms are standalone applications that do not provide important interactive features, such as the self-assessment of students' knowledge. This paper presents a work in progress to design an interactive algorithm visualization system that can help to teach and learn operating systems algorithms. This system also provides self-assessment exercises to allow student to simulate how algorithms work and receive instant feedback from the system. This work adopts a new method to integrate algorithm visualizations into Learning Management Systems based on an e-learning standard called, the Sharable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM), which provides a set of specifications to design, package and distribute the learning content and standardize the communication between the learning content and the underlying Learning Management System. By using this standard, learning content can be integrated and reused by different Learning Management Systems.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Integrated Standard Environment for the Teaching and Learning of Operating Systems Algorithms Using Visualizations

Alharbi

Henskens

Hannaford

2010

2010 Fifth International Multi-Conference on Computing in the Global Information Technology

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“…The second problem can be mitigated by providing complete units of instruction, whether at the single-topic, chapter, or semester level. Multiple initiatives have tackled this by integrating visualizations into learning material [13,15,18]. The OpenDSA Project [3,21] seeks to provide complete instructional materials for a data structures and algorithms course.…”

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Jsav

Karavirta

Shaffer

2013

Proceedings of the 18th ACM Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education

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Learning abstract concepts in data structures and algorithms (DSA) courses is often difficult for students. To improve understanding of DSA topics, numerous algorithm visualization (AV) systems and stand-alone AVs have been developed, supporting a wide range of algorithms and different engagement strategies. Prior studies show that active engagement of students is necessary to make AVs educationally effective. In this paper, we introduce JSAV, a new JavaScript framework for creating engaging algorithm visualizations with active learning features. JSAV is meant to be used with HTML5-based online learning materials. We describe the special features of JSAV that support active learning, and discuss its potential for use in online education projects.

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“…In 2009, Rößling and Vellaramkalayil [10] proposed integration approaches of a hypertext book as a Moodle Module for algorithm animations into the learning materials. In the same year, Rößling and Kothe [6] improved previous tools to be integrated into Moodle.…”

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Extending the Functionality of LMS to Support Computer Science Education Using Plug-in Tools

Al-Khanjari¹,

Al-Roshdi²

2014

JETWI

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Abstract-E-Learning is the environment that supports the education field and provides the knowledge of a specific area in one place. Computer Science Education (CSE) is one area that uses the aspects of e-Learning to educate the learners and to distribute the knowledge to them. Several Learning Management Systems (LMSs) support many software tools to manage the theoretical materials of the CSE. However, the practical software tools that are needed by the Computer Science courses are ignored or simply not considered in most of the LMSs. To overcome the limitations of the LMSs towards the practical aspects of the CSE, this paper shows how to prepare the tools and make them available for use anytime through the LMS. For this to work, the authors of this paper take a step forward in discussing how to extend the LMSs functionality in general and Moodle as a special case. This extension involves adding the needed software tool as a component to the architectural structure of Moodle. Moreover, this paper introduces some literature that supports and implements these kinds of extensions.

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First Steps Towards a Visualization-Based Computer Science Hypertextbook as a Moodle Module

Cited by 7 publications

References 9 publications

Integrated Standard Environment for the Teaching and Learning of Operating Systems Algorithms Using Visualizations

Integrated Standard Environment for the Teaching and Learning of Operating Systems Algorithms Using Visualizations

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Extending the Functionality of LMS to Support Computer Science Education Using Plug-in Tools

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