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Computer networking problem-solving or troubleshooting skills are critical to a network engineer’s work and are among the most desired skill areas demanded by prospective employers who are looking for entry level network engineers [23, 26] . however, teaching and assessing these skills effectively requires a hands-on approach so that each student is individually exposed to an entire network of several computers, networkswitches, and network routers. this is often problematic in face-to-face teaching contexts due to time, space, and cost considerations and even more problematic in distance learning contexts where students take courses and complete degrees totally online with no physical access to a computer networking lab. hence, the purpose of this study was to examine the usefulness of Computer-based Micro-Worlds (CbMW) in supporting the teaching and assessment of computer networking problemsolving skills.  \nSpecifically, the researchers hypothesized that CbMW may provide (a) an economically viable method to overcome the difficulty and expense commonly faced when training students to become effective network engineers, and (b) a practical and widely accessible learning method that could help alleviate the skill shortage in the industry. in order to determine the viability of these hypotheses, this exploratory study examined student and instructor perceptions of the usefulness of CbMW in supporting the teaching and assessment of computer networking problem solving skills. Specifically,  \nSPRING 2010 1  \nadvances in engineering education  \nstudent and instructor Perceptions of the usefulness of  \n computer-Based Microworlds  \nthe following research questions were investigated:  \n1. do students and instructors think that traditional classroom learning can prepare students to cope with real-world computer networking problem-solving challenges?  \n[2. do](2. do) students and instructors think that CbMW can prepare students to cope with real-world computer networking problem-solving challenges?  \n[3. do](3. do) students and instructors think that traditional assessment methods can provide a fair and accurate measure of computer networking problem-solving skills?  \n4. do students and instructors think that CbMW can provide a fair and accurate measure of computer networking problem-solving skills?  \nTheoReTIcal FRamewoRk  \nthe teaching of computer networking is generally based on the concept of layered networked systems [15] . these layered network systems consist of hardware and software that interact to achieve end to end communication. One of the most commonly used models for teaching this concept is the international Standards Organization’s (iSO) seven layer model for Open System interconnection (OSi) [20] . the communication across these layers is facilitated by the use of different layer protocols such as internet Protocol (iP) or ethernet. generally higher level protocols such as iP are enveloped within lower level protocols such as ethernet. Matthews [15] reported on how he makes use of packet tracin","cbCaiuzZf8AtyjAf","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuzZf8AtyjAf","pdf",4427851,27,"English","# Introduction and Purpose\n## Research Questions\n# Theoretical Framework\n## OSI Layering and Protocols","[{\"question\":\"Why does the study focus on computer networking problem-solving skills?\",\"answer\":\"Skill shortages in network troubleshooting are increasing, and employers strongly value problem-solving capabilities. 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