Explore an innovative approach to teaching Internet fundamentals through a practical, hands-on platform in this 21-minute conference talk from SIGCOMM 2020. Discover how the "Mini Internet" project addresses the limitations of traditional teaching methods by providing students with a realistic, scalable network environment. Learn about the platform's key components, including internal topology, connectivity matrix, and comprehensive student support tools for monitoring and debugging. Gain insights into the documentation process and potential research applications of this educational tool. Engage with the Q&A session to deepen your understanding of the platform's scalability and its impact on Internet education.
SIGCOMM 2020 - An Open Platform to Teach How the Internet Practically Works