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Peer reviewedHowland, Jane; Laffey, Jim; Espinosa, Linda M. – Journal of Computing in Childhood Education, 1997
Investigated second graders' ability and motivation to create and manipulate simulations using KidSim software. Found that using KidSim was a motivating experience and the students were able to develop complex simulations. The dominant motivational factors were the freedom to create original characters and the rules to direct them. Other…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Elementary School Students
