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| creator |
Burger, Cora
| | Rothermel, Kurt
| | date |
2001-03
| | | | description |
Computer networks and distributed systems are characterized by
highly dynamic, concurrent and complex processes. Thus, training in
this area requires great effort from both teachers and learners.
Teachers are unsatisfied with available methods for presentation,
explanation and exercises. They are looking for more adequate ones
to better support learners. We have developed an architecture called
HiSAP (Highly interactive Simulation of Algorithms and Protocols).
It consists of a framework to build simulations and generate applets
from formally specified algorithms or protocols. By modifying this
specification and observing the resulting behavior, teaching and
learning in a constructive manner is enabled. The framework is open
to plug-in tools to show different aspects of this behavior. We
present results of some experiments concerning the usage of HiSAP
during three different lectures about distributed systems and
computer networks for graduate students.
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