Contextualizing micro High Performance Computing Artifacts in Higher Education

The education system of Tanzania uses computing artifacts to support curricula. Computer science, as one of the fields of study, uses high-performance computing artifacts as a learning tool. However, there is a need for knowledge on designing an HPC artifact in the education context. In this study, we designed and deployed a micro HPC artifact, which is portable and used a credit-card-sized computer and the Linux operating system. The designing phase used the micro HPC artifact to gather knowledge and skills learned by students on how to improve the design. This paper aims to explain the processes of designing micro HPC artifacts as educational tools using the design science research methodology. In this study, we utilized focus groups to gather information regarding improving the design of micro HPC artifacts using the DSR paradigm. The design outcome of this paper can be used as a manual for improving the design of micro HPC artifacts for computer science education.