@inproceedings{4ccedf69b0254300bef6056305957a80,
title = "Epistemic fidelity and cognitive constructivism in DLD-VISU",
abstract = "DLD-VISU is web-based tools for the visualization and animation of digital logic design. Combinatorial circuits can be built using logic gates, multiplexers, decoders, and look-up tables. Various configurations of finite state machines can be selected to define the machine type, the state code, and the flip-flop type. Logic minimization with the K-map approach and the Quine McCluskey scheme is also supported. The tools help students practice related topics in digital logic design courses. Also, instructors can use the tools to efficiently generate and verify examples for lecture notes or for homework problems and assignments. The tools support self-assessment and reflect the student learning process using learning curves. DLD-VISU that was developed in collaboration between Khalifa University and Technische Universit{\"a}t Darmstadt, has been used in teaching digital logic design since Fall 2013 with a positive impact on student's motivation and learning. The paper outlines the main features of DLD-VISU with focus on the pedagogical concepts in the design of these tools.",
keywords = "cognitive constructivism, digital logic design, eLearning, Epistemic fidelity, visualization",
author = "Abdulhadi Shoufan",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2016 IEEE.; 2016 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference, EDUCON 2016 ; Conference date: 10-04-2016 Through 13-04-2016",
year = "2016",
month = may,
day = "19",
doi = "10.1109/EDUCON.2016.7474642",
language = "British English",
series = "IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference, EDUCON",
publisher = "IEEE Computer Society",
pages = "785--793",
booktitle = "Proceedings of 2016 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference, EDUCON 2016",
address = "United States",
}