A Study of Educational Simulations Part II--Interface Design

Autor/inn/en	Adams, W.; Reid, S.; LeMaster, R.; McKagan, S.; Perkins, K.; Dubson, M.; Wieman, C.
Titel	A Study of Educational Simulations Part II--Interface Design
Quelle	In: Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 19 (2008) 4, S.551-577 (27 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1093-023X
Schlagwörter	Computer Assisted Instruction; Physics; Educational Technology; Computer System Design; Computer Simulation; Interviews; Student Surveys; Guidelines; Computer Software Evaluation; Courseware; Man Machine Systems; Cybernetics; Participant Satisfaction; Hypermedia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Computer based training; Computerunterstützter Unterricht; Physik; Unterrichtsmedien; Computergrafik; Computersimulation; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; Schülerbefragung; Richtlinien; Softwareanalyse; Lernsoftware; Mensch-Maschine-System; Kybernetik
Abstract	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 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 60 simulations for use in teaching physics, chemistry, and physical science. These interviews are a rich source of information about how students interact with computer simulations and what makes an educationally effective simulation. The interviews demonstrate that the simulation must function intuitively or the student's attention is focused on how to use the simulation rather than on the topic presented. Here we provide guidelines for intuitive interface design developed by this research. These cover layout, tool use, help, and representations that we use to create a simulation. We give examples from interviews, which demonstrate the effectiveness of each guideline for engaging students in educationally productive interactions. (Contains 6 figures and 2 notes.) [See EJ799781 for A Study of Educational Simulations Part I--Engagement and Learning.] (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10