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de Jong, Ton; van Joolingen, Wouter R. – Review of Educational Research, 1998
The observed effectiveness and efficacy of discovery learning in simulated environments is reviewed, along with problems learners may encounter in discovery learning. How simulations can be combined with instructional support is discussed. Successful discovery learning is related to reasoning from hypotheses, applying the discovery process, and…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Discovery Learning, Educational Environment, Heuristics
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van Joolingen, Wouter R.; de Jong, Ton – Computers and Education, 1992
Discussion of computer simulations as a form of computer-assisted learning (CAL) focuses on a framework for domain representation for an Intelligent Simulation Learning Environment (ISLE). Topics discussed include knowledge related to computer simulations; formalization of domain knowledge; and the conceptual domain model. (19 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Discovery Learning, Educational Environment
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Kuyper, Michiel; de Hoog, Robert; de Jong, Ton – Instructional Science, 2001
Discussion of support for authoring educational software focuses on a shift from attention on activities to products, and describes the SIMQUEST authoring system for designing and creating simulation-based multimedia learning environments that include support for the discovery process of the learner consisting of explanations, assignments, a…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Computer Simulation, Computer Software Development, Courseware
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Hulshof, Casper D.; de Jong, Ton – Interactive Learning Environments, 2006
Students encounter many obstacles during scientific discovery learning with computer-based simulations. It is hypothesized that an effective type of support, that does not interfere with the scientific discovery learning process, should be delivered on a "just-in-time" base. This study explores the effect of facilitating access to…
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Computer Simulation, Experiments, Optics
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Njoo, Melanie; de Jong, Ton – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1993
This study investigated what constitutes exploratory learning and what effects instructional support measures have on it. Among the conclusions were that students were reluctant to apply learning processes that are considered characteristic for exploratory learning. Students had problems with the process, especially with the process of generating…
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Discovery Learning
Njoo, Melanie; de Jong, Ton – 1991
This paper contains the results of a study on the importance of discovery learning using computer simulations. The purpose of the study was to identify what constitutes discovery learning and to assess the effects of instructional support measures. College students were observed working with an assignment and a computer simulation in the domain of…
Descriptors: College Students, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Discovery Learning
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van Joolingen, Wouter R.; de Jong, Ton – Instructional Science, 1992
Discussion of computer simulations used for exploratory learning focuses on the design of a hypothesis scratchpad that students can use for hypothesis generation and testing. An experiment with college chemistry students that compared three versions of the scratchpad is described, and the effect of the scratchpads on learning environments is…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation