| Abstract: | This article presents a survey of Web-based learning environments (“Webworlds”) such as diagramming tools and program animators that support the teaching of some standard topics in a software engineering course. In addition it proposes an approach to classification based on how the student explores or expresses the model represented in the software. It is suggested that such a classification, based on the student learning view, can assist in evaluating claims for enhanced learning effects. For each Webworld discussed, various attributes are analyzed to assist in its classification. Finally, some technical concerns and issues for further evaluation are raised. |
