Integrating software testing to CS curriculum using WRESTT-CyLE

Abstract

A learning object repository is a digital library developed by a group of educators and researchers to store both context and/or content while sharing, managing and reusing this resource. This idea aims at making the knowledge units interchangeable with assessment forms in a standard way so that evaluating learning outcomes and teaching strategies results in greater educational benefits. WReSTT-CyLE is a cyber-enabled virtual learning environment that provides students and educators with information on software testing, supports various types of teaching materials in the form of learning objects (LOs), and facilitates social and media networking and peer study environments. Virtual Learning Environments has become a major field of interest in recent years, with the integration of multiple social and media networking applications and has dominated in current academic learning environments and peer learning support resources. In this paper, we present a computer science course study of multiple subjects using WReSTT-CyLE to teach software-testing concepts. Software testing is considered a highlevel concept and is not widely offered in many computer science programs. WReSTT-CyLE is a learning resource that can be used by students and instructors to improve their knowledge of software testing techniques and testing tools. A study was performed at Alabama A&M University to determine the impact using WReSTT-CyLE had on students' knowledge of software testing.