Enhancing Computer Science Education with a Wireless Intelligent Simulation Environment

Autor/inn/en	Cook, Diane J.; Huber, Manfred; Yerraballi, Ramesh; Holder, Lawrence B.
Titel	Enhancing Computer Science Education with a Wireless Intelligent Simulation Environment
Quelle	In: Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 16 (2004) 1, S.106-127 (22 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1042-1726
DOI	10.1007/BF02960285
Schlagwörter	Science Curriculum; Interdisciplinary Approach; Games; Curriculum Development; Courses; College Curriculum; Educational Technology; Instructional Design; Computer Science Education; Computer Simulation; Artificial Intelligence; Telecommunications; Computer Networks; Simulated Environment; Texas + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Fächerübergreifender Unterricht; Fächerverbindender Unterricht; Interdisziplinarität; Game; Spiel; Spiele; Curriculum; Development; Curriculumentwicklung; Lehrplan; Entwicklung; Kursangebot; Unterrichtsmedien; Lesson concept; Lessonplan; Unterrichtsentwurf; Computer science lessons; Informatikunterricht; Computergrafik; Computersimulation; Künstliche Intelligenz; Telekommunikationstechnik; Computernetz; Computernetze; Kommunikationsnetz; Künstliche Umwelt
Abstract	The goal of this project is to develop a unique simulation environment that can be used to increase students' interest and expertise in Computer Science curriculum. Hands-on experience with physical or simulated equipment is an essential ingredient for learning, but many approaches to training develop a separate piece of equipment or software for each topic area. We describe the development of a simulation environment that provides a foundation for cross-disciplinary exercises. The Wireless Intelligent agent Simulation Environment (WISE), which combines activities from virtual and physical versions of the Wumpus World game, provides a dynamic learning environment that can enhance a number of Computer Science courses. In this paper, we describe the WISE environment design. We also describe steps for integrating WISE into Computer Science curriculum. As a demonstration of the effectiveness of the tool, we describe its use in the artificial intelligence, multimedia, and wireless networks courses at the University of Texas at Arlington. (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10