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Informing Science + IT Education Conference 2003 Proceedings
| Informing Science + IT Education Conference |
| Pori, Finland June 24-27, 2003 |
| On-Line Education in Computer Networks Courses. Study Case: UABC University, México |
| Marlenne Angulo and Marco Turrubiartes |
| Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexico |
| Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexico |
| Currently, distance learning is increasing its application in Mexican Universities; despite that it is not enough to |
| satisfy the demand of higher education in Mexico. |
| This paper presents a comparative analysis of undergraduate student performance in two systems: face-to-face |
| and On-Line education. This analysis was realized with two different courses: Local area net-work and |
| Interconnectivity. These two courses are part of the Computer Engineering curricula. The re-sults show two |
| important issues: the students are more participative and the team work is improved in the on-line class. |
| The original idea of this work was to quantitatively evaluate face to face and On-line educational sys-tems applied |
| in computer networks. Finally they could not be compared in that manner. Both systems are options that the |
| students have, and according to their profile they can choose the most convenient alternative. |
| Finally, the Internet is a tool, it does not give better or worse education by itself, it has some advan- |
| tages/disadvantages that should be taken into account when an On-Line course is designed. |
| Keywords: On-Line Education, Computer Networks teaching, Educational Models |
ISSN
1535-07-03
Unless otherwise indicated, this paper has undergone blind external review by three or more reviewers.
Types of Papers: A Best Paper, Regular Paper, Short Paper, Informal Paper,
Unrefereed Panel Paper
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