Increasing engagement in automata theory with JFLAP
Journal Article (Journal Article)
We describe the results from a two-year study with fourteen universities on presenting formal languages in a more visual, interactive and applied manner using JFLAP. In our results the majority of students felt that having access to JFLAP made learning course concepts easier, made them feel more engaged in the course and made the course more enjoyable. We also describe changes and additions to JFLAP we have made based on feedback from users. These changes include new algorithms such as a CYK parser and a user-controlled parser, and new resources that include a JFLAP online tutorial, a wiki and a listserv.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Rodger, SH; Wiebe, E; Lee, KM; Morgan, C; Omar, K; Su, J
Published Date
- April 2, 2009
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 41 / 1
Start / End Page
- 403 - 407
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 1096-3936
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1145/1539024.1509011
Citation Source
- Scopus