Share Paper: New Design and Implementation of a Virtual Classroom System Using Google App Engine

  1. Frackson Mumba, Southern Illinois University, United States
  2. Mengxia Zhu, Southern Illinois University, United States
  3. Jianxiao Ma, Southern Illinois University, United States
  4. Shaikh Ahmed, Southern Illinois University, United States
Monday, March 5 1:30 PM-2:00 PM Creekside I

Abstract: This paper presents an improved version of simulation-based interactive virtual classroom web system (SVCR), which integrates popular free open-source math, science and engineering simulations and provides functions such as enhanced user access control, course, assignment and grading management. After a few face-to-face discussions with local teachers, we made some important updates to accommodate teacher’s needs. Our system has an intuitive and user-friendly interface to allow quick and easy transition to this system for most users. Simulations are assembled from several simulation web sites and indexed for searching by keyword, grade, or subject. Teachers can create five types of popular assessment ...