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The Java Tutorials

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Reviewed:: Aug 29, 2018 by Computer Science

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Overview:

The Java Tutorials are practical guides for programmers who want to use the Java programming language to create applications. They include hundreds of complete, working examples, and dozens of lessons. Groups of related lessons are organized into "trails." The Java Tutorials have been written for JDK 8. Examples and practices described on this page don't take advantage of improvements introduced in later releases. There are recommendations for books that cover the same material. The site also contains theory-based information as well. This material could be used for lecture, homework, or a supplement to a lecture.

Type of Material:

Collection

Recommended Uses:

This material can be used by individuals learning java, and self paced learning.

Technical Requirements:

A web browser.

Identify Major Learning Goals:

The purpose of this tutorial is to enable individuals to create java applications. Though the author didn't explicitly give the goals; it is clear that the tutorial aims at demonstrating how to develop applications using JDK, how to compile and run, how to install and deploy applications developed.

In summary:

The student will learn how to program in java.
The student will practice creating applications.
The student will understand theory of Java and work through lessons to practice the coding.

Target Student Population:

High School, College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Professional

Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:

The tutorials does not state the level of skill needed. It is understood that somebody who has programming knowledge is well suited for the course though not mentioned. Computer skill is a necessity to undertake the tutorial.

Content Quality

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Strengths:

Includes many programming examples
Provides practice questions and exercise with the answers
Provides access to Tutorials Blog
Provides a link to the book, resources, and Professional training

In summary, creating links for various pages makes the tutorial very interactive and steps for specific tasks are well organised and simple to follow.

Concerns:

Need to consider having learning outcomes.

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

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Strengths:

The information is very thorough, and effective in the progressive scenario
The contents is for individuals of all skill levels
The material is well structured, it reinforces concept and integrates assignment in the topic for better masterly of the content matter. The resource also provides accurate information

Concerns:

Need to have a list of learning outcomes to better test the outcomes of the learning.

Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty

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Strengths:

All material is appropriately outlined for easy use
Contains a lot of beneficial information that is designed into nice topics.
The quality of interface design is good. It is easy to learn The links, links color makes it visually appealing

Concerns:

Maybe more engaging interactive modules. The practice problems are great but maybe some integrated material
The resource doesn't address users with disabilities.

Other Issues and Comments:: The inclusion of video demonstration on some of the examples may make the resource more interesting to learn. Young generations sometimes needs to see things done visually.
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