Synchronized Pair Configuration in Virtualization-Based Lab for Learning Computer Networks

Autor/inn/en	Kongcharoen, Chaknarin; Hwang, Wu-Yuin; Ghinea, Gheorghita
Titel	Synchronized Pair Configuration in Virtualization-Based Lab for Learning Computer Networks
Quelle	In: Educational Technology & Society, 20 (2017) 3, S.54-68 (15 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1436-4522
Schlagwörter	Experimental Groups; Control Groups; Comparative Analysis; Academic Achievement; Interviews; Questionnaires; Student Attitudes; Student Motivation; Laboratories; Computer Networks; Programming; Computer Science Education; Teaching Methods; Educational Technology; Technology Uses in Education; Cooperative Learning; Undergraduate Students; Assignments; Homework; Pretests Posttests; Program Effectiveness; Foreign Countries; Thailand + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Schulleistung; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; Fragebogen; Schülerverhalten; Schulische Motivation; Laboratory; Laboratorium; Computernetz; Computernetze; Kommunikationsnetz; Programmierung; Computer science lessons; Informatikunterricht; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Unterrichtsmedien; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Kooperatives Lernen; Assignment; Auftrag; Zuweisung; Hausaufgabe; Ausland
Abstract	More studies are concentrating on using virtualization-based labs to facilitate computer or network learning concepts. Some benefits are lower hardware costs and greater flexibility in reconfiguring computer and network environments. However, few studies have investigated effective mechanisms for using virtualization fully for collaboration. Therefore, this study proposed one effective collaboration mechanism--synchronized pair configuration--in a virtualization-based lab and aimed to enhance interaction and collaboration between paired students to help them accomplish networks or systems configuration through one shared, synchronized terminal, which allows them to input commands simultaneously from two computers to accomplish tasks. Meanwhile, they can communicate through a chat window. In the experiment, university students were divided into an experimental group, using a synchronized pair configuration for lab assignments, and a control group, with students completing lab assignments individually. Results indicated that the experimental group significantly outperformed the control group in learning achievement and had more confidence in their work; furthermore, the instructor's workload was reduced. Finally, findings of interviews and questionnaires revealed that the experimental group considerably enjoyed the proposed mechanism and system and had high motivation to use them. Therefore, synchronized pair configuration in a virtualization-based lab is suitable for learning computer networks. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01