Abstract :

Practical teaching in virtual environments using simulation software has become a crucial direction in higher education, particularly in the course Computer Network Analysis and Design within the Information Technology (IT) program. This approach aims to develop learners’ competencies and meet learning outcomes in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. This paper discusses the role of practical teaching in virtual environments for IT students, thereby clarifying the principles and processes for developing and organizing practical lessons on network analysis and design using the EVE-NG software platform. Experimental practice is a typical instructional method in IT education and research, contributing to the comprehensive development of students’ professional competencies. To fulfill these requirements, instructors must be proficient in designing and implementing practical lessons on computer network analysis and design within virtual environments. The findings of this study serve as a valuable reference for higher education institutions offering Information Technology programs.

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Keywords :

EVE-NG software, Instructional methods, IT students, Practical lessons, Practical teaching, Virtual Environments

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