Integrating learning objects into an interactive simulator for computer systems

Abstract

In the 21st century, learning is an important concern to most people. However, some e-learning applications contain complicated knowledge structures that may hinder reuse and sharing of knowledge. Previously, we developed a simulator to facilitate the understanding of advanced concepts related to computer systems through live animations. To encourage the sharing and reuses of knowledge, we propose to integrate learning objects and relevant technologies into our interactive simulator. By adopting the IEEE learning object metadata (LOM) standard, our simulator may easily exchange or reuse learning objects of relevant concepts with other e-learning systems.