A virtual lab model for an introductory computer science course

Ioanna Kantzavelou

doi:10.2298/fuee0502263k

A virtual lab model for an introductory computer science course

Facta universitatis - series Electronics and Energetics ◽

10.2298/fuee0502263k ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 18 (2) ◽

pp. 263-274 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Ioanna Kantzavelou

Keyword(s):

Computer Science ◽

Virtual Laboratory ◽

Abstract Concepts ◽

Specific Topic ◽

Preliminary Results ◽

Introductory Computer Science ◽

Virtual Lab ◽

Proposed Model ◽

Partial Implementation

This paper presents a model of a virtual laboratory for an introductory computer science course. The proposed model aims at solving a number of problems involved in the educational procedure of such a course. The model architecture consists of seven modules, each one corresponds to a specific topic of the course. Every module provides several different services in order to assist students to assimilate theory with practical exercises. Preliminary results of partial implementation of the proposed model, show the solution of some problems and better understanding of abstract concepts.

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Virtual Laboratory of Electricity Concept to Improve Prospective Physics Teachers� Creativity

Jurnal Pendidikan Fisika Indonesia ◽

10.15294/jpfi.v13i2.9234 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 13 (2) ◽

pp. 102-111 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

G. Gunawan ◽

A. Harjono ◽

H. Sahidu ◽

L. Herayanti

Keyword(s):

Virtual Laboratory ◽

Control Group ◽

Abstract Concepts ◽

Physics Teachers ◽

Verbal Creativity ◽

Virtual Lab ◽

Virtual Laboratories ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

Electrical Materials ◽

Physics Experiments

A virtual laboratory for electrical materials has been developed in this study. The virtual laboratory was developed as an alternative laboratory due to the limited equipment of physics experiments and simultaneously assisting students in visualizing abstract concepts in physics. This article discusses the results of testing on the effects of virtual laboratories on improving the creativity of prospective physics teachers. Measurable creativity includes verbal and figural creativity. The model testing process uses the quasi-experimental method. The participant of this research is prospective physics teachers in Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Mataram. The research instrument used in the form of tests of verbal and figural creativity related to the electrical material being studied. The results showed that there is a difference in the improvement of prospective physics teachers creativity after learning in both groups. In general, the increase in creativity in the experimental group is higher than the control group. The increase in verbal and figural creativity of the two groups also differed significantly. In both groups, the increase of verbal creativity is higher than that of figural creativity. This suggested that the developed virtual lab model proved to enhance the creativity of prospective physics teachers.

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