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Pedersen, Susan; Liu, Min; Williams, Douglas – Educational Technology, 2002
Describes the development of "Alien Rescue," a hypermedia-based program designed to engage middle school students in solving a complex problem related to the solar system and that has a science fiction premise. Discusses planning; producing and testing; theoretical influences on the design methodology; and trends in educational software…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Courseware, Educational Trends
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Direct linkLiu, Min; Williams, Doug; Pedersen, Susan – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 2002
This article describes an innovative hypermedia product for sixth graders in space science: Alien Rescue. Using a problem-based learning approach that is highly interactive, Alien Rescue engages students in scientific investigations aimed at finding solutions to complex and meaningful problems. Problem-based learning (PBL) is an instructional…
Descriptors: Grade 6, Middle Schools, Teaching Methods, Space Sciences
