Developing Wireless Networking Labs for MOOC Learners on an Online Programming Platform

The Impact of Hands-On Simulation Laboratories on Teaching of Wireless Communications

Journal of Information Technology Education Innovations in Practice ◽

10.28945/3674 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 16 ◽

pp. 069-090

Author(s):

Te-Shun Chou ◽

Aaron Vanderbye

Keyword(s):

Wireless Communications ◽

Wireless Network ◽

Learning Experience ◽

Wireless Networking ◽

Successful Outcome ◽

Practical Skills ◽

Local Networks ◽

Hands On ◽

Networking Labs ◽

The Impact

Aim/Purpose: To prepare students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the field of wireless communications. Background: Teaching wireless communications and networking is not an easy task because it involves broad subjects and abstract content. Methodology: A pedagogical method that combined lectures, labs, assignments, exams, and readings was applied in a course of wireless communications. Contribution: Five wireless networking labs, related to wireless local networks, wireless security, and wireless sensor networks, were developed for students to complete all of the required hands-on lab activities. Findings: Both development and implementation of the labs achieved a successful outcome and provided students with a very effective learning experience. Students expressed that they had a better understanding of different wireless network technologies after finishing the labs. Recommendations for Practitioners: Detailed instructional lab manuals should be developed so that students can carry out hands-on activities in a step-by-step fashion. Recommendation for Researchers: Hands-on lab exercises can not only help students understand the abstract technical terms in a meaningful way, but also provide them with hands-on learning experience in terms of wireless network configuration, implementation, and evaluation. Impact on Society: With the help of a wireless network simulator, students have successfully enhanced their practical skills and it would benefit them should they decide to pursue a career in wireless network design or implementation. Future Research: Continuous revision of the labs will be made according to the feedback from students. Based on the experience, more wireless networking labs and network issues could be studied in the future.

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The impact of software radio on wireless networking

ACM SIGMOBILE Mobile Computing and Communications Review ◽

10.1145/1321414.1321416 ◽

1999 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 30-37 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Vanu G. Bose

Keyword(s):

Software Radio ◽

Wireless Networking ◽

The Impact

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Zero-Wire

GetMobile Mobile Computing and Communications ◽

10.1145/3471440.3471450 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 25 (1) ◽

pp. 34-38

Author(s):

Jonathan Oostvogels ◽

Fan Yang ◽

Sam Michiels ◽

Wouter Joosen ◽

Danny Hughes

Keyword(s):

Wireless Networks ◽

Internet Of Things ◽

Wireless Networking ◽

The Internet ◽

Low Latency ◽

Real Time Control ◽

Time Control ◽

Performance Guarantees ◽

Delay Sensitive ◽

The Internet Of Things

Latency-sensitive applications for the Internet of Things (IoT) often require performance guarantees that contemporary wireless networks fail to offer. Application scenarios involving real-time control of industrial machinery, robotics, or delay-sensitive actuation therefore typically still rely on cables: today's wireless networks cannot deliver messages in a sufficiently small and predictable amount of time. Drop-in wireless replacements for these cabled systems would nevertheless provide great benefit by eliminating the high cost and complexity associated with running cables in harsh industrial environments [1]. The symbolsynchronous bus, introduced in this article and embodied in a platform called Zero-Wire, is a novel wireless networking paradigm that addresses this gap. Using concurrent optical transmissions, it strives to bring low-latency deterministic networking to the wireless IoT.

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