Factors promoting engaged exploration with computer simulations

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 educational materials, sense making, and exploring pr...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Noah S. Podolefsky, Katherine K. Perkins, Wendy K. Adams
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Physical Society 2010-10-01
Series:Physical Review Special Topics. Physics Education Research
Online Access:http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/PhysRevSTPER.6.020117