Innovative methodology and implementation of simulation exercises to the Computer networks courses

Abstract

In this paper the development of simulation exercises used in blended learning are presented and further two methodologies are introduced, discussed and comparative analysis is to be carried out, pointing out the main differences. First methodology was applied on the sample of fifty students, the latter on the same number of students. Information technology tools were utilized in both methodologies, these represent the configuration exercises and online material available during the exercises. Two categories of these were created, the first were used throughout the term and the second was the final exercise. The principal advantage of our solution is the possibility of utilizing the exercises in the educational process, localization of the exercises in the Slovak language, availability for students and traceability of topics and issues included within the CCNA courses.