ConWin: A Tool for Supporting Learning of TCP Congestion Control

• Helcio Wagner Silva Federal University of the Semi-Arid Region https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8333-0878

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/cbie.sbie.2020.1583

Abstract

The TCP congestion control is a topic that takes part in the Computer Networks discipline. It is a procedure composed of concepts and rules whose understanding has been seen difficult to be acquired by students. This paper presents an educacional game named ConWin, developed to improve the learning of that topic. Its goal is transfer a file as fast as possible by simulating driving a vehicle. The game was evaluated using the EGameFlow methodology and positive results have been obtained - especially on perception of improvement of learning.

Keywords: serious games, TCP congestion control, EGameFlow

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