Innovation in Educational Process of Computer Networks

This paper presents the activities carried out to enhance the teaching process of computer networks courses at secondary schools and universities. Work is done as a result of the IT Akademia national project. The paper provides wide overview of these activities, all following the exploratory learning techniques. Main goals include creation of methodological guides for secondary schools. Then preparation of handbook and innovation of existing computer networking courses at the Technical University of Kosice (TUKE). Educational materials were created and reviewed by the experts in the field of computer networks, including both secondary school and university instructors. Developed educational tools complement existing curriculum and increase competences of both, students and instructors (teachers). All outputs of the project further enable individuals with poor English language skills easier understanding of the topics, since all of the materials are in localized the native language.