出版社：International Association for Computer Information Systems
摘要：The curriculum of a program in information technologymust be current and competitive to remain relevant and valuable. The authors of this paper explored the research related to the rationale to supplement higher education theoretical knowledge with opportunities for students in technology related program s to gainsome hands-on experience in the development of a low-cost clustered server environment. The paper also used the widely accepted learning theories of active learning and constructivism to assist in the decision to build the serverenvironment. An explanation of the processes, opportunities, challenges, and outcomes are available in the Server Environment Design and Implementation section. Finally,the paper concludes with implications for students and recommendations for other higher education institutions that are considering enhancing theory with practical hands-on learning opportunitiesin information technology courses
