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Modeling and Supporting the Authoring Process of Multimedia Simulation Based Educational Software: A Knowledge Engineering Approach.
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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
Immersive Training Systems: Virtual Reality and Education and Training.
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Psotka, Joseph – Instructional Science, 1995
Describes virtual reality (VR) technology and VR research on education and training. Focuses on immersion as the key added value of VR, analyzes cognitive variables connected to immersion, how it is generated in synthetic environments and its benefits. Discusses value of tracked, immersive visual displays over nonimmersive simulations. Contains 78…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Computer Simulation, Educational Research
Some Principles of Intelligent Tutoring.
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Ohlsson, Stellan – Instructional Science, 1986
Research on intelligent tutoring systems is discussed from the point of view of providing moment-by-moment adaptation of content and form of instruction to the changing cognitive needs of individual learners. Implications of this goal for cognitive diagnosis, subject matter analysis, teaching tactics, and teaching strategies are analyzed. (Author)
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Processes, Computer Simulation, Diagnostic Teaching
A New Look in Representations for Mathematics and Science Learning.
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Perkins, David N.; Unger, Chris – Instructional Science, 1994
Discussion of how visual analogies aid students' understanding of math and science focuses on new types of representations that use computers. Topics addressed include understanding and cognitive performance; the role of representations in understanding, including examples; evidence of instructional effectiveness of new representations; and…
Descriptors: Comprehension, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Grade 6
Computer Technology and Complex Problem Solving: Issues in the Study of Complex Cognitive Activity.
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Goldman, Susan R.; Zech, Linda K.; Biswas, Gautam; Noser, Tom; Bateman, Helen; Bransford, John; Crews, Thaddeus; Moore, Allison; Nathan, Mitchell; Owens, Stephen – Instructional Science, 1999
Examines mathematics problem solving in a computer software environment using graphical representations of the results of simulations with adolescent students. Discusses the strengths and limitations of inferring goals and plans, the use of verbal protocols, and ways for computer-based learning environments to scaffold acquisition of domain…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics
Some Uses of Natural Language Interfaces in Computer Assisted Language Learning.
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Ward, R. D. – Instructional Science, 1989
Presents a theoretical rationale for the idea that computer programs simulating written conversation, and using natural language, could be effective in language teaching and remediation, and reports empirical studies of its potential. Studies with 10- to 14-year-old language-impaired children are described, software is explained, and future…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Simulation, Courseware