Visualizing Student Data in a Real Teaching Context by Means of Concept Maps
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This paper describes the process followed for visualizing, using DynMap, the student’s evolution through the learning process in a Computer Security course at the University. DynMap is a system based on Concept Maps developed with the aim of providing the education community with a tool that facilitates the inspection student data. After a brief introduction, the paper describes the problem to face up. Then, the main characteristics, functionality and components of DynMap are described. Next, the summary of two studies conducted to validate DynMap are presented. Finally, some conclusions and the future perspective are pointed out.
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