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Gearsketch: An Adaptive Drawing-Based Learning Environment for the Gears Domain
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Leenaars, Frank A.; Joolingen, Wouter R.; Gijlers, Hannie; Bollen, Lars – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2014
GearSketch is a learning environment for the gears domain, aimed at students in the final years of primary school. It is designed for use with a touchscreen device and is based on ideas from drawing-based learning and research on cognitive tutors. At the heart of GearSketch is a domain model that is used to transform learners' strokes into…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Elementary Education, Computer Graphics, Program Effectiveness
Using Three-Dimensional Interactive Graphics To Teach Equipment Procedures.
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Hamel, Cheryl J.; Ryan-Jones, David L. – Educational Technology Research and Development, 1997
Focuses on how three-dimensional graphical and interactive features of computer-based instruction can enhance learning and support human cognition during technical training of equipment procedures. Presents guidelines for using three-dimensional interactive graphics to teach equipment procedures based on studies of the effects of graphics, motion,…
Descriptors: Animation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Equipment Utilization
Visual Displays and Contextual Presentations in Computer-Based Instruction.
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Park, Ok-choon – Educational Technology Research and Development, 1998
Investigates the effects of two instructional strategies, visual display (animation, and static graphics with and without motion cues) and contextual presentation, in the acquisition of electronic troubleshooting skills using computer-based instruction. Study concludes that use of visual displays and contextual presentation be based on the…
Descriptors: Animation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Context Effect