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Knowledge-Based Instruction: Teaching Problem Solving in a Logo Learning Environment.
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Swan, Karen; Black, John B. – Interactive Learning Environments, 1993
Discussion of computer programming and knowledge-based instruction focuses on three studies of elementary and secondary school students which show that five particular problem-solving strategies can be developed in students explicitly taught the strategies and given practice applying them to solve LOGO programming problems. (Contains 53…
Descriptors: Analogy, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education
Model-Building Tools for Simulation-Based Training.
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Towne, Douglas M.; And Others – Interactive Learning Environments, 1990
Explains the Intelligent Maintenance Training System that allows a nonprogramming subject matter expert to produce an interactive graphical model of a complex device for computer simulation. Previous simulation-based training systems are reviewed; simulation algorithms are described; and the student interface is discussed. (Contains 24…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Authoring Aids (Programming), Computer Assisted Instruction
Software-Realized Scaffolding to Facilitate Programming for Science Learning.
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Guzdial, Mark – Interactive Learning Environments, 1994
Discussion of the use of programming as a learning activity focuses on software-realized scaffolding. Emile, software that facilitates programming for modeling and simulation in physics, is described, and results of an evaluation of the use of Emile with high school students are reported. (Contains 95 references.) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Courseware, Evaluation Methods