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Making On-Line Science Course Materials Easily Translatable and Accessible Worldwide: Challenges and Solutions
Wendy K. Adams; Hisham Alhadlaq; Christopher V. Malley; Katherine K. Perkins; Jonathan Olson; Fahad Alshaya; Saleh Alabdulkareem; Carl E. Wieman
Journal of Science Education and Technology Vol. 21, No. 1 (February 2012) pp. 1–10
The PhET Interactive Simulations Project partnered with the Excellence Research Center of Science and Mathematics Education at King Saud University with the joint goal of making simulations useable worldwide. One of the main challenges of this...
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Factors Promoting Engaged Exploration with Computer Simulations
Noah S. Podolefsky; Katherine K. Perkins; Wendy K. Adams
Physical Review Special Topics - Physics Education Research Vol. 6, No. 2 (2010) pp. 20117–1
This paper extends prior research on student use of computer simulations (sims) to engage with and explore science topics, in this case wave interference. We describe engaged exploration; a process that involves students actively interacting with...
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A Study of Educational Simulations Part II – Interface Design
Wendy K. Adams; Sam Reid; Ron LeMaster; Sarah McKagan; Katherine Perkins; Michael Dubson; Carl E. Wieman
Journal of Interactive Learning Research Vol. 19, No. 4 (October 2008) pp. 551–577
Interactive computer simulations with complex representations and sophisticated graphics are a relatively new addition to the classroom, and research in this area is limited. We have conducted over 200 individual student interviews during which the...
Topics: Computers, Elementary Education, Educational Technology, Software, eLearning, Secondary Education, Human Computer Interaction, Middle School Education
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A Study of Educational Simulations Part I - Engagement and Learning.
Wendy K. Adams; Sam Reid; Ron LeMaster; Sarah B. McKagan; Katherine K. Perkins; Michael Dubson; Carl E. Wieman
Journal of Interactive Learning Research Vol. 19, No. 3 (July 2008) pp. 397–419
Interactive computer simulations with complex representations and sophisticated graphics are a relatively new addition to the classroom, and research in this area is limited. We have conducted over 275 individual student interviews during which the...
Topics: Instructional Materials, Secondary Education, Human Computer Interaction, Middle School Education, Post Secondary Education, Educational Technology, Preservice Teacher Education, Software