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Date |
2007-12 |
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repository |
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p13652729 |
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abstract |
This paper proposes a reconsideration of use of computer simulations in science education.We
discuss three studies of the use of science simulations for undergraduate distance
learning students. The first one, The Driven Pendulum simulation is a computer-based
experiment on the
behaviour of a pendulum. The second simulation, Evolve is concerned with natural selection
in a hypothetical species of a flowering plant. The third simulation, The Double Slit
Experiment deals with electron diffraction and students are provided with an experimental
setup to investigate electron diffraction for double and single slit arrangements.We
evaluated each simulation, with 30 students each for The Driven Pendulum and Evolve
simulations and about 100 students for The Double Slit Experiment. From these evaluations
we have developed a set of the features for the effective use of simulations in distance
learning. The features include student support,
multiple representations and tailorability. |
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authorList |
authors |
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issue |
6 |
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peerReviewed |
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volume |
23 |
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AcademicArticle |
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Article |
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label |
Blake, Canan and Scanlon, Eileen (2007). Reconsidering simulations in science
education ata distance: features of effective use. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning,
23(6) pp. 491–502. |
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label |
Blake, Canan and Scanlon, Eileen (2007). Reconsidering simulations in science education
ata distance: features of effective use. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 23(6)
pp. 491–502. |
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Title |
Reconsidering simulations in science education ata distance: features of effective
use |
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oro |