Teaching computer networking using open source software

Abstract

For the past seven years we have taught a subject entitled Network Software and Management (NSM) for both computer science and electrical engineering students. We discuss the evolution of this subject syllabus in response to the changing requirements of the workplace environment, ever improving technology and the need to combine theory and practice in teaching subjects such as this. We used open source software exclusively in our laboratory exercises and we provide the rationale behind our choice of specific software packages.

Educational material development model for teaching computer network and system management

“…In addition, investors are reluctant to make investments on the provision of educational materials due to relatively high cost specific to this field. Such problems have encouraged researchers to find alternative ways to teach computer networks, rather than just discussing about only theoretical subjects . Further, recent works indicate oppurtunities for not only educational purposes but also for scientific or engineering works .…”