A Study of Educational Simulations Part 1: Engagement and Learning

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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 students described what they were thinking as they interacted with simulations. These interviews were conducted as part of the research and design of simulations for the Physics Education Technology (PhET) project. PhET is an ongoing project that has developed over 75 simulations for use in teaching physics, chemistry, and physical science.

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2008
Date Published
2008-08
Journal Title
Journal of Interactive Learning Research
Volume
19
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397-419
ISSN Number
ISSN-1093-023X
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