Work-in-Progress—Designing a Virtual Reality Simulation to Teach Elements of Network Routing

Autor: Meena Jha, Kenneth Howah, Lisa Soon, Sanjay Jha, Santoso Wibowo, Michael A. Cowling
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: iLRN
DOI: 10.23919/ilrn47897.2020.9155104
Popis: Students studying computer networking often have difficulty with relating theoretical models like TCP/IP with actual components. The use of illustrations and diagrams are only partially successful in helping students to grasp what happens ‘inside’ networking equipment such as routers. Virtual Reality (VR) provides a unique opportunity for students to step inside a router and physically simulate the routing process, helping to build a more solid mental model. This paper presents the design of a novel virtual reality system for teaching elements of network routing. Through providing a physical simulation of network address calculation, it aims to improve student conceptual learning and retention.
Databáze: OpenAIRE