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Mathayas, Nitasha; Brown, David E.; Lindgren, Robb – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2021
Constructing causal mechanistic explanations of observable phenomena is a key science practice that is often challenging for students as most mechanisms involve interactions of unobservable entities and activities. In this study, we examined how gesturing with a computer simulation that depicts the molecular mechanism of thermal conduction…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Nonverbal Communication, Middle School Students, Cues
Lindgren, Robb; Schwartz, Daniel L. – International Journal of Science Education, 2009
Interactive simulations are entering mainstream science education. Their effects on cognition and learning are often framed by the legacy of information processing, which emphasized amodal problem solving and conceptual organization. In contrast, this paper reviews simulations from the vantage of research on perception and spatial learning,…
Descriptors: Information Processing, Spatial Ability, Computer Simulation, Science Instruction