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Real-Time Simulation in Computer-Assisted Instruction
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Trollip, Stanley; Ortony, Andrew – Instructional Science, 1977
Program of teaching students to fly a specific maneuver through real time simulation. Computational and educational implications are considered. (DAG)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Problems, Flight Training, Simulation
Queries 'n Theories: An Instructional Game on The Dot, Dot, Dot,...An Approach to Scientific Method
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Allen, Layman E. – Instructional Science, 1974
Queries 'n Theories provides a parallel to the strong inference approach to scientific method--designing experiments, observing data, and theorizing. (Author)
Descriptors: Educational Games, Problem Solving, Research Design, Research Methodology
College Student and Dropout Problem: A Qualitative Dynamic Simulation
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Bossel, Hartmut – Instructional Science, 1974
A dynamic computer simulation of the four year college student has been conducted using the methods of system dynamics. (Author)
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, College Students, Dropout Characteristics, Dropout Research
An Extended Dual Search Space Model of Scientific Discovery Learning.
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Van Joolingen, Wouter R.; De Jong, Ton – Instructional Science, 1997
This article describes and tests a theory of scientific discovery learning based on the Scientific Discovery as Dual Search (SDDS) model. A study of 22 university chemistry students determined that conditions for performing a search operation in hypothesis space include sufficient knowledge of the search operation and reasons for choosing a…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Discovery Learning, Higher Education, Information Seeking
Differential Effects of Instructional Support on Learning in Simulation Environments.
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Veenman, Marcel V. J.; Elshout, Jan J. – Instructional Science, 1994
Investigates a complex aptitude treatment interaction (ATI) of intelligence and metacognitive skill as aptitudes with structuredness of learning environment as treatment, based on a study of undergraduates in simulation environments. Highlights include computer-assisted learning and experiential learning; ATIs and discovery learning; and learning…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Aptitude Treatment Interaction, Computer Assisted Instruction, Discovery Learning
The GlobalEd Project: Gender Differences in a Problem-Based Learning Environment of International Negotiations.
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Brown, Scott W.; Boyer, Mark A.; Mayall, Hayley J.; Johnson, Paula R.; Meng, Lin; Butler, Michael J.; Weir, Kimberly; Florea, Natalie; Hernandez, Magnolia; Reis, Sally – Instructional Science, 2003
Describes the GlobalEd project, which employs a technology-rich environment for high school students to participate in a simulation of international relations and negotiation via the Internet. Reports participants' changes in academic and technology self-efficacy skills and the use of educational technology and discusses results in terms of…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Educational Technology, Gender Issues, International Relations