The Learning Effects of Computer Simulations in Science Education

Autor/inn/en	Rutten, Nico; van Joolingen, Wouter R.; van der Veen, Jan T.
Titel	The Learning Effects of Computer Simulations in Science Education
Quelle	In: Computers & Education, 58 (2012) 1, S.136-153 (18 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0360-1315
DOI	10.1016/j.compedu.2011.07.017
Schlagwörter	Computer Simulation; Learning Processes; Science Education; Conventional Instruction; Science Instruction; Quasiexperimental Design; Computer Uses in Education; Educational Improvement; Outcomes of Education; Academic Support Services; Vignettes; Educational Technology; Information Technology + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Computergrafik; Computersimulation; Learning process; Lernprozess; Naturwissenschaftliche Bildung; Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; Computernutzung; Teaching improvement; Unterrichtsentwicklung; Lernleistung; Schulerfolg; Unterrichtsmedien; Informationstechnologie
Abstract	This article reviews the (quasi)experimental research of the past decade on the learning effects of computer simulations in science education. The focus is on two questions: how use of computer simulations can enhance traditional education, and how computer simulations are best used in order to improve learning processes and outcomes. We report on studies that investigated computer simulations as a replacement of or enhancement to traditional instruction. In particular, we consider the effects of variations in how information is visualized, how instructional support is provided, and how computer simulations are embedded within the lesson scenario. The reviewed literature provides robust evidence that computer simulations can enhance traditional instruction, especially as far as laboratory activities are concerned. However, in most of this research the use of computer simulations has been approached without consideration of the possible impact of teacher support, the lesson scenario, and the computer simulation's place within the curriculum. (Contains 4 tables and 3 figures.) (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10