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Integrating Software Testing to CS Curriculum Using WRESTT-CyLE
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Fu, Yujian Barnes, N. P. Clarke, Peter |
| Copyright Year | 2016 |
| Abstract | A learning object repository is a digital library developed by a group of educators and researchers to store both context and/or content while sharing, managing and reusing this resource. This idea aims at making the knowledge units interchangeable with assessment forms in a standard way so that evaluating learning outcomes and teaching strategies results in greater educational benefits. WReSTT-CyLE is a cyber-enabled virtual learning environment that provides students and educators with information on software testing, supports various types of teaching materials in the form of learning objects (LOs), and facilitates social and media networking and peer study environments. Virtual Learning Environments has become a major field of interest in recent years, with the integration of multiple social and media networking applications and has dominated in current academic learning environments and peer learning support resources. In this paper, we present a computer science course study of multiple subjects using WReSTT-CyLE to teach software-testing concepts. Software testing is considered a highlevel concept and is not widely offered in many computer science programs. WReSTT-CyLE is a learning resource that can be used by students and instructors to improve their knowledge of software testing techniques and testing tools. A study was performed at Alabama A&M University to determine the impact using WReSTT-CyLE had on students’ knowledge of software testing. Introduction and Motivation of This Project Software testing is one of the key methodologies for quality assurance and is applied through the software development cycle [1]. With serious concerns surrounding the qualitative and quantitative analysis of large-scale software intensive systems, the development of effective software-testing techniques that cover various domain types has flourished, ranging from home surveillance systems to real-time monitoring systems, from service robotics to space craft systems. In comparison to the rapid growth in testing techniques, a question raised to educators is how can these new testing techniques be integrated into curricula so that students can have a better understanding of software testing concepts be able to apply different techniques to projects? Answering this question would help us build the next generation of technology-based worker that is both knowledgeable and pragmatically effective in the area of software development. Currently, there is a lack of software testing concepts in computer science education and curricula, based on a quick survey of several institutions’ websites. |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://peer.asee.org/27319.pdf |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
