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Falconer, Liz – Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 2013
This paper describes and discusses a case study of postgraduate students undertaking accident investigation and risk assessment exercises in an online virtual world as part of their course curriculum. These exercises were constructed to overcome the ethical and practical barriers inherent in real-world exercises. In particular this paper focusses…
Descriptors: Graduate Students, Computer Simulation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Electronic Learning
Kelly, Janet; Bradley, Curtis; Gratch, Jonathan – Online Submission, 2008
The purpose of this study was to compare and contrast laboratory simulations with traditional (equipment) explorations in physics to determine differences, if any, in student achievement and changes in attitude toward science. Based upon the investigations conducted in undergraduate physics classes with 96 students who were non-science majors, it…
Descriptors: Majors (Students), Investigations, Science Achievement, Physics