Learn computer programming and Web design: Choosing the best resources

How to learn introductory programming over Web

In Finland, the Ministry of Education is funding a three-year project to establish the Virtual University of Finland, during years 2001-2003. One of the particular goals in the project is to develop new methods for science education. The three universities in eastern Finland, University of Joensuu, University of Kuopio, and Lappeenranta University of Technology, work jointly in the virtual univ...

Learning Resources and Tools to Aid Novices Learn Programming

It is well known that learning introductory software development is a difficult task for many students. This paper discusses some of the resources and tools that are available, or have been experimented with, that might be of interest to instructional designers of programming. The resources and tools are discussed in the context of the four phases of the software lifecycle, these being: analyse...

Choosing the Best Bundle of Projects: A DEA Approach

Learn from the Best

What is more inspiring than a discussion with the leading scientists in your field? As a student or a young researcher, you have likely been influenced by mentors guiding you in your career and leading you to your current position. Any discussion with or advice from an expert is certainly very helpful for young people. But how often do we have the opportunity to meet experts? Do we make the mos...

Adaptively Choosing the Best Procedure for Selecting the Best System

This paper presents a method that uses initial sample data to choose between statistical procedures for identifying the simulated system with the best (maximum or minimum) expected performance. The method chooses the procedure that minimizes the additional number of simulation replications required to return a pre-specified probability guarantee. This problem may be encountered after a heuristi...