Tools for Teaching Computer Networking and Hardware Concepts

Tools for Teaching Computer Networking and Hardware Concepts makes the teaching and learning of computer networking and hardware a more active process by using interactive learning to add life to a very technical subject. Fundamental theoretical concepts are illustrated with the use of interactive practical exercises. Each chapter presents learning objectives, figures and illustrations, real-world examples and review questions. Tools for Teaching Computer Networking and Hardware Concepts has a worldwide focus provided by contributors from across the globe. These contributors share their use of online tools and flexible learning practices. Both teachers and students will find this book a useful resource for teaching and learning computer networking and hardware concepts.

Nurul I. Sarkar is a senior lecturer in the School of Computer and Information Sciences at the Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand. He has more than ten years of teaching experience in universities at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, and has taught a range of subjects including computer networking, data communications, computer hardware and e-commerce. At the University of Auckland, he is currently completing his Ph.D. in wireless communication networks. Professor Sarkar has published in a number of journal and conferences, and has contributed chapters to several edited research compilations.