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Shaughnessy, Michael F. – Educational Technology, 2014
In this article, Michael F. Shaughnessy, Contributing Editor of this journal, interviews David Dockterman, Chief Architect, Learning Sciences, at Scholastic Education, where he provides guidance on turning research into practical programs. Dockterman was one of the founders of Tom Snyder Productions, a leading educational software developer and…
Descriptors: Interviews, Computer System Design, Computer Software, Computer Simulation
D'Angelo, Cynthia M.; Rutstein, Daisy; Harris, Christopher J. – Educational Technology, 2016
This article presents a summary of the findings of a systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature on computer-based interactive simulations for K-12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning topics. For achievement outcomes, simulations had a moderate to strong effect on student learning. Overall, simulations have…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Computer Simulation, Educational Trends, Trend Analysis
Downey, Steve – Educational Technology, 2012
In the past decade, virtual worlds have progressed from isolated sectors of the Internet, inhabited by computer and fantasy role-playing enthusiasts, to one of the fastest growing sectors in the gaming industry. In the process, they have established themselves as promising venues for the delivery of online instruction. Unfortunately, during that…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Constructivism (Learning), Instructional Design, Online Courses
Chen, Li-Ling – Educational Technology, 2011
Educators have been paying attention to the teaching potential of the 3D virtual world browsing program Second Life, and they have been using the tool to teach subjects such as arts and mathematics in the past few years. In this article, the author focuses on how to teach language arts in Second Life. Advantages and disadvantages of two Second…
Descriptors: Language Arts, Teaching Methods, Web Based Instruction, Online Systems
Qian, Yufeng – Educational Technology, 2008
3-D virtual worlds, as a new form of learning environments in the 21st century, hold great potential in education. Learning in such environments, however, demands a broader spectrum of literacy skills. This article identifies a new set of media literacy skills required in 3-D virtual learning environments by reviewing exemplary 3-D virtual…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Media Literacy, Computer Simulation, Elementary School Students