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Computer Science Courses Using Laptops

Hill, G., Svennevik, E. and Turner, S. (2015) Computer Science Courses Using Laptops. Innovation in Teaching and Learning in Information and Computer Sciences. , pp. 1-7.

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Abstract:
Traditionally computer sciences courses have been taught using laboratories full of expensive desktop computers. Although this approach may have been valid in the 80, 90s and even the early part of this decade, this paper suggests that buying, maintaining and replacing laboratories full of computers is no longer required. This paper raises the issues associated with attempting to use laptops – as thin/thick clients using virtual machines – to deliver the computer science curriculum and offers potential solutions that, in some cases, may make computer science courses at such ‘brave’ institutions more appealing.
Uncontrolled Keywords:
/dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/1700
Creators:
Hill, G., Svennevik, E. and Turner, S.
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
Faculties > Faculty of Arts, Science & Technology
Faculties > Faculty of Arts, Science & Technology > Computing
Date:
15 December 2015
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 1-7
Journal or Publication Title:
Innovation in Teaching and Learning in Information and Computer Sciences
Number of Pages:
8
Language:
English
DOI:
10.11120/ital.2014.00011
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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