Title:
Online Course on the History of Algorithms [Download]Authors:
Lopez, Alfonsa García and Fernandez, Rosa María Pinero and Fernandez, Puerto Ramírez
Index Terms:
Education courses;Online services;Algorithm design and analysis;Distance learning;Electronic learning;History;E-learning;history of algorithms;student-centered learning
Abstract:
This paper describes the objectives, content, learning methodology, and results of an online course on the History of Algorithms for engineering students at Polytechnic University of Madrid. This course is conducted in a virtual environment based on Moodle, with a student-centered educational model, which includes a detailed planning of learning activities. Our experience indicates that this subject is highly motivating for students and the virtual environment facilitates competencies development.
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How to cite:
Lopez, Alfonsa García and Fernandez, Rosa María Pinero and Fernandez, Puerto Ramírez, "Online Course on the History of Algorithms" in IEEE Revista Iberoamericana de Tecnologias del Aprendizaje, pp. 2-6, Feb. 2013. doi: 10.1109/RITA.2013.2244671