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On-Line Education in Computer Networks Courses Study Case: UABC University, México

2003

Currently, distance learning is increasing its application in Mexican Universities; despite that it is not enough to satisfy the demand of higher education in Mexico. This paper presents a comparative analysis of undergraduate student performance in two systems: faceto-face and On-Line education. This analysis was realized with two different courses: Local area network and Interconnectivity. These two courses are part of the Computer Engineering curricula. The results show two important issues: the students are more participative and the team work is improved in the on-line class. The original idea of this work was to quantitatively evaluate face to face and On-line educational systems applied in computer networks. Finally they could not be compared in that manner. Both systems are options that the student s ha ve, and according to their profile they can choose the most convenient alternative. Finally, the Internet is a tool, it does not give better or worse education by itself, it has some adva ntages/disadvantages that should be taken into account when an On-Line course is designed.

Analysis and comparison of distance education environments

Proceedings of International Conference on Engineering Education, 2001

Distance education allows people from far regions of the country to access technology available in the best educational institutions in big cities. LARC, Computer Networks and Architecture Laboratory, is a research institution belonging to the Computer Engineering and Digital System Department of Polytechnic School at University of Sao Paulo, Brazil. We have developed, on the last three years, on-line courses using media like audio, video and animation and we have developed a Web education system, called Col (On-Line Courses). We are planning Col evolution and for this reason we made a study of commercial and non–commercial distance education environments. This paper presents a comparison among the studied system where it is possible to know the best there is in each system.

Analysis of Distance Learning in the Professional School of Systems Engineering and Informatics

2021

The distance modality exponentially accelerated the use of technological tools in times of pandemic. In this context, educational institutions at all levels implemented actions to strengthen teaching work through training. The present study was carried out in the University of Sciences and Humanities considering the distance teaching process that is based on three dimensions: teaching strategy, resources and pedagogical materials, and evaluation. The study objective to analyze the distance learning process in its 3 dimensions to propose solutions in virtual teaching. The applied methodology was of a mixed approach; that is, qualitative through focus group and quantitative through student survey. The student population of 159 and a sample of 113 with a confidence level of 95% and margin of error 5%.The result obtained in the focus group shows that teachers have difficulties in the application of teaching strategies in the virtual modality evidenced in the management of digital tools,...

1 Distance Learning Instruction: As Effective as Face-To-Face Instruction?

2001

This paper presents the results of an analysis of the performance of two groups of computer engineering students who enrolled in a course in computer architecture. The first group took the course in a traditional classroom in face-to-face mode while the other group took the course in distance learning mode using an asynchronous learning network. Students were placed in the groups according to their wish, thus making the mode of learning self-selective. Both versions of the course cover the same material and were taught by the same instructor. The analysis tracks the performance of students, both in this course, and in a computer engineering design laboratory course for which this course is a prerequisite. The researchers tested the hypothesis that mode of instruction (face-to-face or distance learning) does not make

The distance learning course on computer networks at the university of Coimbra

Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Computer Systems and Technologies - CompSysTech '14, 2014

this article presents a description and characterization of the first edition of the course on Computer Networks promoted by the Special Project for Distance Learning of the University of Coimbra. It establishes a brief comparative analysis of the course on Computer Networks and other similar courses coming up with some conclusions that can be useful for a better understanding of the strategies for planning and developing the course on future editions.

DISTANCE LEARNING INSTRUCTION: AS EFFECTIVE AS FACE-TO-FACE INSTRUCTION?

 This paper presents the results of an analysis of the performance of two groups of computer engineering students who enrolled in a course in computer architecture. The first group took the course in a traditional classroom in face-to-face mode while the other group took the course in distance learning mode using an asynchronous learning network. Students were placed in the groups according to their wish, thus making the mode of learning self-selective. Both versions of the course cover the same material and were taught by the same instructor. The analysis tracks the performance of students, both in this course, and in a computer engineering design laboratory course for which this course is a prerequisite.

Analysis of Distance Education Environments

Proceedings of International Conference on Information Technology Based Higher Education and Training, 2001

Distance education has the main function of providing knowledge to people from far regions of the country. LARC, Computer Networks and Architecture Laboratory, is a research institution belonging to the Computer Engineering and Digital System Department of Polytechnic School at University of Sao Paulo, Brazil. We have developed, in the last three years, on-line courses using media such as audio, video and animation and we have developed a Web education system called Col (On-Line Courses). We are planning Col evolution and for this reason we made a study of commercial and academic distance education environments. This paper presents an analysis between the studied systems that provides us with essential information on how to manage a distance education system.

Distance education via the Internet: The student experience

2002

Abstract This is the second in a series of papers that describes the use of the Internet on a distance-taught undergraduate Computer Science course (Thomas et al., 1998). This paper examines students' experience of a large-scale trial in which students were taught using electronic communication exclusively. The paper compares the constitution and experiences of a group of Internet students to those of conventional distance learning students on the same course.

University students’ education by means of online technologies

The Education and science journal, 2020

Introduction. During the past ten years the important changes in educational programs of higher education point out the transition from the traditional live lecture form to the distance learning form (the online training format). Training for innovative engineering activities requires to involve students in the online training format and to explore its applicability.The aim of the present article is to identify the areas of the effective use of the online training format in the educational process for high school institutions and the prospects of further development of the distance learning.Methodology and research methods. In this article, an integration of theoretical and practical training of the innovative engineering with the methods of the analysis and synthesis, a pedagogical experiment and mathematical statistics were used.Results. The areas of use of the online learning in the field of traditional and innovative formats of training have been identified. A subsystem of stora...

A Comparison of Online Communication in Distance Education and in On-Campus Educations

The online communication between students and teachers lead to both new problems and new opportunities. To investigate this wemadee a comparison and evaluation of two versions of the same short course. The course "Planning and design of web sites" is given at Chalmers University of Technology, Chalmers Lindholmen University College, both as a conventional course (ordinary lectures and workshops at location with online support) and a distance course (fully online). All students use the same web site, which have functionality such as coursework, exercises, newsgroup, chat, etc. The evaluation shows that the time asynchrony was considered the most important advantage of the Computer Mediated Communications. We have also found that the distance course students were more satisfied with what they had learned and the web site functionality. We thus concluded that the students in the fully online education adapted better to learning in the digital environment.