Title :
A promising paradigm shift in the use of computers for science instruction
Author :
Fazarinc, Zvonko
Author_Institution :
Stanford Univ., CA, USA
Abstract :
The common practice of using mathematical models for teaching topics in sciences is contrasted with the unique opportunity offered by the power of modern computers. The countless mathematical equations describing the externally observed behaviors may be all embraced by a handful of first principles underlying these behaviors. Examples from natural sciences and from statistics are presented.
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; mathematics computing; natural sciences computing; teaching; mathematical equation; mathematical model; natural science teaching; science instruction; Computational modeling; Computer aided instruction; Computer displays; Differential equations; Diffusion processes; Drives; Education; Knowledge transfer; Mathematical model; Problem-solving;
Conference_Titel :
EUROCON 2003. Computer as a Tool. The IEEE Region 8
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7763-X
DOI :
10.1109/EURCON.2003.1247972
