Analysis and Design of Digital Tools for University Students

Abstract: This paper shows current situation of education in Mexico and how technology can improve the overall picture of higher education. Two digital tools are described, developed to support topics of courses corresponding to the bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences (LCC), offered by the Faculty of Mathematics of the Autonomous University of Yucatan. The tools consist in a simulation of operating systems processing algorithms and an animation of the conversion of numbering systems used in network addressing. It is presented a description of each tool, as well as the implemented methodology used to develop such tools. The subsequent use of these tools in the classroom is intended to strengthen the teaching-learning process on university students.

Keywords: Digital tools, higher education, teaching-learning, simulation.