Module-2 Project
My Course Title is Hardware and Networking (Code Number: CIS 1103), this course introduces students to the essential components of a contemporary computer system.
The learning outcomes of this course are: recognize various types of computer systems plus identifing and explaining the function of their components. Construct a computer from physical components and recognize different hardware components and specifications. Define the role of operating systems and demonstrate the ability to install and apply the required configuration of an operating system. Explain standard network models and demonstrate the ability to construct and operate a peer to peer network.
The assessment type is a combination of cognitive response (CR) through practical implementation of a project based scenario by the end of each module (60%) and Selective Response (SR) using a a BbVist exame (10%) and a final CSA exam (30%)
I will use technology in this course by using two simulation softwares; first one is PC hardware simulation tool that simulate the assembly of the PC (it identify each part visually, give a full description of each part, and shows how to assembly each part (to seek deep understanding)); second one is through a Network simulation tool (Packet tracer) that help students to design and simulate a small to medium size network contains the needed routers, switches, and PCs.
The advantage of using these technologies (PC Simulation & Network Simulation) is the engagement of students with a real life industrial scenarios where they can practice, create (innovate) new scenarios and share it with their colleagues for a collaborative activities. I believe as the article mentioned “it is learning with a technology to achieve the cognitive learning strategies and critical thinking skills”. This will acheive the expansion of time and place for students plus the deep understanding in subject matter.
Using technology is crucial in this course (CIS 1103), we need technology not only to convey the facts about the subject matter but also to enable students to practice/discover/understand these facts. To avoid learning from technology; The good point in this course is that students have their own PCs & Network Lab Room where they can apply the scenarios they designed using the simulation tool technology with practical activities which achieve “learning by doing” concept.
Hi Ahmed,
ReplyDeleteI found your remarks about simulations in the classroom to be interesting. Have you used simulations previously in your industry experience? If so, how are they different from classroom simulations?
Cheers,
Dean
Hi Dean,
ReplyDeleteYes I have used the simulations previously in my industrial experience; it really helped me to cut down the cost of renting Network equipments (Routers, Switches, Firewall, PCs,..) plus the expansion of time to something that fit my timetable.
Last class session I started to use the simulation S/W and my students were impressed; it will give them the chance to use S/W to create scenarios as if they are in lab to practice.
There is no difference between the academic & industrial use of the simulation tool as both of them contains scenarios of real life examples.
Regards,
Ahmed
Of course, the PC hardware simulation tool is *not* a substitute to actually disassembling and reassembling a PC, but it should work best if used in conjunction with a hands-on practical lab....I was also wondering if the PC hardware simulation tool has examples of different kinds of motherboards.
ReplyDeleteI've never used Packet Tracer myself, but it has been employed by my colleagues here in AAWC for several semesters now, and I hear good things about it--so I think it's an excellent choice on your part.
Thanks Oscar for your Comments,
DeletePC hardware simulation tool have only one type of mother board which we do study in this course, but i took your advice from our Face-to-Face meeting and i have got another simulation tool for laptop to give a more generalized view to my students.
Best Regards,
Ahmed
Both are good simulation tools and as you mention these tools provide opportunity to student to work from home. Students can create different scenarios by using different options and see the output result. I have used packet tracer in all my networking classes and it’s an excellent tool to demonstrate the technical devices like switches and routers. It provide each individual students an opportunity to configure these devices. Looking forward for the results of your project.
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