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| Journal of Computer Assisted… | 1 |
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Direct linkCouture, M. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2004
The credibility of an instructional simulation is the most important issue in distance education, where it may replace hands-on activities. This credibility is based in large part upon verisimilitude, a perception strongly influenced by the simulation's realism. This paper presents a case study encompassing the design process of a simulation-based…
Descriptors: Realism, Credibility, Distance Education, Computer Simulation
