Using domain-specific and generic knowledge to support discovery learning about geometrical optics in a computer-based simulation

Casper Hulshof 1 Ton de Jong 1
1 Department of Instructional Technology
Abstract : Students encounter many obstacles during scientific discovery learning with computer-based simulations. It is hypothesized that an effective type of support, that does not interfere with the scientific discovery learning process, should be delivered on a 'just-in-time' base. This paper explores the effect of facilitating access to knowledge and skills through just-in-time information. An experiment was conducted in which a group of students who worked with a computer simulation on geometrical optics had access to 'information tips' during learning. Performance of this group was compared with that of a group who had no access to information tips. Results showed that the first group showed a better learning gain than the second group.
Keywords : simulation-based learning environments
Document type :
Conference papers
Complete list of metadatas

Cited literature [10 references]  Display  Hide  Download
https://telearn.archives-ouvertes.fr/hal-00190289
Contributor : Jerome Zeiliger <>
Submitted on : Friday, November 23, 2007 - 8:39:37 AM
Last modification on : Tuesday, September 17, 2019 - 10:37:25 AM
Long-term archiving on : Monday, April 12, 2010 - 3:53:35 AM

File

hulshof_de.jong_aera2002paper....
Files produced by the author(s)

Identifiers

  • HAL Id : hal-00190289, version 1

Collections

TELEARN | TICE | TEL

Citation

Casper Hulshof, Ton de Jong. Using domain-specific and generic knowledge to support discovery learning about geometrical optics in a computer-based simulation. Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association (AERA): Validity and Value in Education Research, 2002, New Orleans, United States. 7 p. ⟨hal-00190289⟩

Export

BibTeX TEI DC DCterms EndNote

Share

Metrics

Record views

276

Files downloads

137

Contact

CCSD