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Loosely Coupled Web Representations: A REST Service and JavaScript Wrapper for Sharing Web-Based Visual Representations
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, , The Open University, UK, United Kingdom ; , University of Bath, United Kingdom ; , The Open University, UK, United Kingdom

EdMedia + Innovate Learning, in Victoria, Canada ISBN 978-1-939797-03-2 Publisher: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), Waynesville, NC

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Abstract

This paper presents the design and application of a web service architecture for providing shared access to web-based visual representations, such as dynamic models, simulations and visualizations. The Shared Representations (SR) system was created to facilitate the development of collaborative and co-operative learning activities over the web, and has been applied to provide shared group access to: a high-resolution image viewer, a virtual petrological microscope, and a forces and motion spring simulation. As well as explaining the architecture and three applications, we briefly present the findings from a user study looking at primary school children’s use of a shared spring simulation. The study findings indicate that shared access to a web-based simulation complements exploratory discussion and enables learners to demonstrate their understanding of a subject. Future work will explore how the system can be combined with dialogic support and embedded in activities to encourage learners with contrasting opinions to discuss and resolve their differing perspectives.

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Collins, T., Quick, K., Joiner, R. & Littleton, K. (2013). Loosely Coupled Web Representations: A REST Service and JavaScript Wrapper for Sharing Web-Based Visual Representations. In J. Herrington, A. Couros & V. Irvine (Eds.), Proceedings of EdMedia 2013--World Conference on Educational Media and Technology (pp. 1580-1589). Victoria, Canada: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved October 2, 2023 from .

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