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Öllinger, Michael; Hammon, Stephanie; von Grundherr, Michael; Funke, Joachim – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2015
Causal mapping is often recognized as a technique to support strategic decisions and actions in complex problem situations. Such drawing of causal structures is supposed to particularly foster the understanding of the interaction of the various system elements and to further encourage holistic thinking. It builds on the idea that humans make use…
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Causal Models, Cognitive Mapping, Computer Simulation
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Cai, Huiying; Lin, Lin; Gu, Xiaoqing – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2016
This study provides an in-depth look into the implementation process of visualization-based tools for structuring collaborative problem solving (CPS) in the classroom. A visualization-based learning platform--the semantic diagram for structuring CPS in a real classroom was designed and implemented. Metafora, the preliminary vehicle of the semantic…
Descriptors: Semantics, Visual Aids, Cooperative Learning, Problem Solving
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Rieber, Lloyd P. – Educational Technology Research and Development, 1995
Presents a historical overview of visualization as a cognitive strategy in human creativity, discovery, and problem-solving. Highlights include visualization as a cognitive strategy for solving everyday problems; visualization by scientists and inventors; counter examples; and implications for multimedia learning environments, instructional…
Descriptors: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Discovery Processes, Educational Environment