DocumentCode
72558
Title
SimSketch: Multiagent Simulations Based on Learner-Created Sketches for Early Science Education
Author
Bollen, Lars ; van Joolingen, W.R.
Author_Institution
Dept. of Instructional Technol., Univ. of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands
Volume
6
Issue
3
fYear
2013
fDate
July-Sept. 2013
Firstpage
208
Lastpage
216
Abstract
This paper presents an approach to create simulations of science phenomena based on sketches. SimSketch, an integrated drawing and modeling tool, allows students to create sketches and apply behaviors to elements of their drawing. A multiagent simulation engine interprets and executes the model, thus building an intuitively usable and motivating learning environment to build and explore simulations of scientific phenomena.
Keywords
computer aided instruction; multi-agent systems; natural sciences computing; SimSketch tool; drawing element; early science education; integrated drawing-and-modeling tool; learner-created sketch; learning environment; multiagent simulation engine; scientific phenomenon; Decision support systems; Computers and education; Decision support systems; animation; modeling methodologies; multiagent systems; simulation languages;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Learning Technologies, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1939-1382
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TLT.2013.9
Filename
6471713
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