In class:
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- Discuss Ongoing Study Measure Developments
- In Class Activity (StarLogo) Discuss Readings
- Time Allowing Discuss Big Ideas in Simulations
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Required Readings:
Read one of the studies on Simulation.
Be prepared to talk about it:
A summary of what it was about, the conditions,
measures, and materials they used. What they found out, and what
you think it means.
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Zhang, J., Chen, Q., & Reid, D.J. (2000). Simulation-based
scientific discovery learning: a research on the effects of experimental
support and learners’ reasoning ability.(Download). |
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Klopfer, E., Yoon, S., & Um, T. (2005). Teaching
complex dynamic systems to yound students with StarLogo. Journal
of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 24(2), 157-178. (Download). |
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Gutwill, J.P., Frederiksen, J.R., & White, B.Y. (1999). Making
their own connections: Students' understanding of multiple models
in basic electricity. Cognition and Instruction 17(3), 249-282.
(Download) |
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Goldstone, R.L., & Son, J.Y. (2005). The transfer
of scientific principles using concrete and idealized simulations.
The Journal of the Learning Sciences, 14(1), 69-110.(Download) |
Optional Readings:
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Klopfer, E., & Yoon, S. (2005). Developing
games and simulations for today and tomorrow's tech savvy youth.
TechTrends, 49(3), 33-41. (Download). |
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Roschelle, J.M., Pea, R.D.,
Hoadley, C.M., Gordin, D.N., & Means, B.M. (2005). Changing
How and What Children Learn in School with Computer-Based Technologies. Children
and Computer Technology, 10(2), 76-101. (View). |
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Williams, D. (in press). "Why game studies
now?" Games & Culture:
A Journal of Interactive Media. (Download).
As this is in press, and this is an editor's proof, do not copy,
or distribute. |
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Williams, D. (in press). Bridging the methodological
divide in game research. Simulation & Gaming. (Download).
As this is in press, and this is an editor's proof, do not copy,
or distribute. |
Homework:
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Reminder: All work for the class is to be turned
in electronically so that others in the class may access your work.
Put it on your web-page, on the e-groups, or whichever way you can
make your work publicly visible. Assignments due next Wed
at 11:59 pm. |
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(DUE THIS WEEK OR PREV WEEK)
Find an example from some domain (other than the ones covered
in the readings) and discuss how simulation has/is/will change
or add to the nature of the discipline you have chosen.
An example might be weather: Now a lot of predictions are based
upon simulations. This has changed quite a bit the way forecasting
used to be done (now you can't chose weather prediction for your
homework).
Chose your domain, talk about the changes brought about (or
soon to be brought about) by simulation and write about them.
(REMINDER: Connections to readings and course
concepts are good ideas)
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GROUP HOMEWORK: Get your study ready to go
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Reminder: Look at some other
students work BEFORE you get to class on Thursday. Be prepared to
talk about one other student's theory of mind in depth that you found
particularly interesting or worth discussing. |
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