Teaching Software Testing Concepts Using Learning Objects
Abstract
The ubiquitous nature of software, it is very important to prepare students for jobs in the software industry. There is a profound deficiency in testing skills in graduating students when beginning jobs in Information Technology Industry. This paper describes a means of teaching software testing concepts and tools in introductory computer courses using a Web-based Repository of Software Testing Tutorials: A Cyber-Learning Environment (WReSTT-CyLE). WReSTT-CyLE is a collaborative interactive eLearning environment for testing tools and concepts. The site was created to be student centered and to motivate testing concepts learning. This environment’s design is customizable for Instructors’ individual needs. Another aspect of WReSTT is the design of effective learning objects covering breadth of testing concepts. This paper’s focuses on the creation of two learning objectives. The learning objectives focus on: System and Acceptance Testing levels. This paper covers testing importance, WReSTT design, and the detailed description of two learning objectives.