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Enhancing computer science education with a wireless intelligent simulation environment

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THE GOAL OF THIS PROJECT is to develop a unique simulation environment that can be used to increase students’ in terest and expertise in Computer Science curriculum. Handson experience with physical or simulated equipment is an essential ingredient for learning, but many approaches to training develop a separate piece of equipment or software for each topic area. We describe the development of a simulation environment that provides a foundation for cross-disciplinary exercises. The Wireless Intelligent agent Simulation Environment (WISE), which combines activities from virtual and physical versions of the Wumpus World game, provides a dynamic learning environment that can enhance a number of Computer Science courses.

In this paper, we describe the WISE environment design. We also describe steps for integrating WISE into Computer Science curriculum. As a demonstration of the effectiveness of the tool, we describe its use in the artificial intelligence, multimedia, and wireless networks courses at the University of Texas at Arlington.

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  1. Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington, USA

    Diane J. Cook, Manfred Huber, Ramesh Yerraballi & Lawrence B. Holder

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Cook, D.J., Huber, M., Yerraballi, R. et al. Enhancing computer science education with a wireless intelligent simulation environment. J. Comput. High. Educ. 16, 106–127 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02960285

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