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Embedded C Programming: A Practical Course Introducing Programmable Microprocessors
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Laverty, David M.; Milliken, Jonny; Milford, Matthew; Cregan, Michael – European Journal of Engineering Education, 2012
This paper presents a new laboratory-based module for embedded systems teaching, which addresses the current lack of consideration for the link between hardware development, software implementation, course content and student evaluation in a laboratory environment. The course introduces second year undergraduate students to the interface between…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Engineering Education, Student Evaluation, Computer Assisted Instruction
Inquiry-Based Learning Case Studies for Computing and Computing Forensic Students
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Campbell, Jackie – Interactive Technology and Smart Education, 2012
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to describe and discuss the use of specifically-developed, inquiry-based learning materials for Computing and Forensic Computing students. Small applications have been developed which require investigation in order to de-bug code, analyse data issues and discover "illegal" behaviour. The applications…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Computer Software, Inquiry, Active Learning
Children's Narrative Development through Computer Game Authoring
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Robertson, Judy; Good, Judith – TechTrends: Linking Research & Practice to Improve Learning, 2005
Playing computer games is an extremely popular leisure activity for children. In fact, the computer games market in the UK is now double that of the video rental market, and substantially larger than cinema box office sales, and under people under the age of 18 make up 38% of these game players. Based on the popularity and strong motivational…
Descriptors: Games, Computers, Foreign Countries, Student Motivation