Discovery learning, representation, and explanation within a computer-based simulation: finding the right mix

Effects of Visualisation and Advance Organisers in Reading Multimedia-Based Texts

“…That is to say, the animations did not induce extraneous cognitive load on the part of the EFL participants. This assertion can be supported by Hays' (1996) and Rieber, Tzeng, and Tribble's (2004) findings on the superiority of animation over static visuals. The above results, however, challenge Mayer et al's (2005) idea that only static illustrations effectively reduce extraneous cognitive load.…”

A framework for the design of computer-assisted simulation training for complex police situations

“…For example, Dewey (1910) suggests that when one is doing something, they are forced to use eyes, ears and sense of touch as guides for action which, as much as possible, has to be addressed in the design process. Researchers have suggested that the simulator's ability to give feedback provides individualized perceptual and cognitive support for the student's learning of a new skill (Nilsson, 2007;Rieber, Tzeng, & Tribble, 2004;Silén, Wirell, Kvist, Nylander, & Smedby, 2008). CAST, working as a scaffolding resource, provides a more able partner in Luckin's terms, and provided for improvisation, discovery and testing (Schön, 1983(Schön, , 1987.…”

“…CAST, working as a scaffolding resource, provides a more able partner in Luckin's terms, and provided for improvisation, discovery and testing (Schön, 1983(Schön, , 1987. Previous research found that learners need the opportunity to ruminate, evaluate, reformulate, compare, and integrate the material to be learned during the CAST to create reflections on the their experiences (Dalgarno & Lee, 2010;de Freitas & Oliver, 2006;Holzinger, Kickmeier-Rust, Wassertheurer, & Hessinger, 2009;Rieber et al, 2004). Overall, the computer simulation has to provide responses to actions taken by the user to accomplish reflection-in-action while providing feedback based on the training provided to the user.…”

Application of a Discrete-time Markov Chain Simulation in Insurance

“…Furthermore, the possibility of experimenting and simulating without hard calculation efforts improves conceptual comprehension [11].…”