This is an online demo in Flash to show how to use Hamming code for error correction.
Type of Material:
Simulation
Recommended Uses:
It can be used in a lecture (e.g., to play the animation after presenting some slides).
Some exercises can be prepared to enhance student learning.
It can also be provided for student reference.
Technical Requirements:
A browser that can run flash.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
The purpose is to explain the basic concept of hamming code.
Use animations to explain the basic operation.
Provide an error correction example as well.
Target Student Population:
Undergraduate and college students.
Students for learning error correction codes.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Students should have good mathematical knowledge.
It is desirable for students to know discrete mathematics.
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
The animations are clear (i.e., good clarity in instructions).
The concept demonstration is concise and good.
Information is sufficient and good.
The accuracy should be fine.
Concerns:
As flash is used, it may not be displayed by some browsers. There are some spelling mistakes.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
It can be used to complement a lecture. It is very short animation to show the operation of the Hamming Code by using a example. The creation of the Hamming code and its usage for error correction is illustrated by the concise animation
The animation should be attractive (i.e., to complement lecture slides).
Animation provides an effective way to illustrate the concept of hamming code.
It can also be used in conjunction with a course assignment.
Concerns:
How the Hamming Code example to achieve the theoretical minimum Hamming distance is not clearly illustrated.
Using all "0"s may not be an effective example.
Again, it may not be displayed by some browsers.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
It is very easy to use or play.
The animation is visually appealing.
It has good interface design.
The usability is very good.
Concerns:
It cannot be used by some browsers.
Other Issues and Comments:
N.A.
Creative Commons:
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