The Internet Software Visualization Laboratory (ISVL) combines our research in Software Visualization
and teaching over the internet to tackle the problem of how computer programming can be effectively
taught to students working from home. Our approach provides a rich, collaborative environment for
exploring and demonstrating programming constructs. ISVL supports both asynchronous and
synchronous working, and allows students to move seamlessly from a tutor-led teaching scenario, to
personal or peer exploration. ISVL provides a rich source of empirical data which will shed light on
how Software Visualization can be most effectively incorporated within a computer programming
curriculum.