1. - 1 -  P. Marwedel, Univ. Dortmund, Informatik 12, 2003 Multimedia Components for the Visualization of Dynamic Behavior in Computer Architectures Peter Marwedel, Birgit Sirocic University of Dortmund, Germany {marwedel | sirocic} @ls12.cs.uni-dortmund.de

2. - 2 -  P. Marwedel, Univ. Dortmund, Informatik 12, 2003 Starting point Experienced limitation of classical static media (such as books) in computer architecture class: No visualization of dynamic behavior

3. - 3 -  P. Marwedel, Univ. Dortmund, Informatik 12, 2003 Project goals Visualization of dynamic behavior Interactive-ness Screen layout appropriate for classroom use Availability for students Easy integration of material into courses using Hennessy/Patterson‘s books Sustained usability of the material Taking learning characteristics of students into account, who are less familiar with the internals of computers. Visualization of dynamic behavior Interactive-ness Screen layout appropriate for classroom use Availability for students Easy integration of material into courses using Hennessy/Patterson‘s books Sustained usability of the material Taking learning characteristics of students into account, who are less familiar with the internals of computers.

4. - 4 -  P. Marwedel, Univ. Dortmund, Informatik 12, 2003 Implementation Manpower for developing simulator not available  building on top of HADES simulator from the University of Hamburg JAVA-based approach, enables Applet-design Manpower for developing simulator not available  building on top of HADES simulator from the University of Hamburg JAVA-based approach, enables Applet-design

5. - 5 -  P. Marwedel, Univ. Dortmund, Informatik 12, 2003 Demonstration of ravi components - Screenshot from ravi pipeline model - The actual presentation focused on demonstrating ravi components pipeline, mesi, and cacheprotocol. These components can be downloaded at //ls12.cs.uni-dortmund.de/ravi

6. - 6 -  P. Marwedel, Univ. Dortmund, Informatik 12, 2003 Results Available from our Web-site //ls12.cs.uni-dortmund.de/ravi Interactive visualization of the dynamic behavior has been appreciated very much by students as well as colleagues. Proving improved learning success seems to be extremely hard.

7. - 7 -  P. Marwedel, Univ. Dortmund, Informatik 12, 2003 Conclusion Interactive multimedia components have been developed which help understanding the dynamics of computer architectures. The approach will be extended to other areas of computer engineering, such as embedded systems. Interactive multimedia components have been developed which help understanding the dynamics of computer architectures. The approach will be extended to other areas of computer engineering, such as embedded systems.