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Inquiry learning and SimQuest
LWT Workshop December 3rd Jan van der Meij University of Twente Faculty of Behavioral Sciences Department of Instructional Technology
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Overview December 3rd I will give an introduction to inquiry learning
I will show examples of SimQuest simulations You will work with two simulations (as students) We will discuss your findings Lunch break I will give an introduction on the design of SimQuest simulations You will start building a simulation model in SimQuest
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Overview December 4th I will discuss the kinds of support to give when using simulations We will discuss how simulations can be used in the classroom I will give a demonstration of designing a SimQuest simulation You will continue building your own simulation Lunch break I will give a demonstration of specific SimQuest features You will present the simulations
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Inquiry learning The learner is in control working like a scientist
building his/her own knowledge Key characteristics Exploration Asking questions Making discoveries Searching for new understandings
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Inquiry based learning environments
Conceptual simulations Underlying model Learners have to explore the model by Manipulating input variables Observing output variables
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Inquiry based learning environment
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Inquiry learning processes
Transformative processes Orientation Hypothesis generation Experiment design Data interpretation Evaluation Regulative processes Planning Monitoring
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Problems with inquiry learning
Hypothesis generation Design of experiments Interpretation of data Regulation Variables and/or relations not available Fear of rejection
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Problems with inquiry learning
Hypothesis generation Design of experiments Interpretation of data Regulation Inconclusive experiments Inefficient experiments Confirmation bias Engineering approach
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Problems with inquiry learning
Hypothesis generation Design of experiments Interpretation of data Regulation Misencodings Graph interpretation
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Problems with inquiry learning
Hypothesis generation Design of experiments Interpretation of data Regulation Absence of planning Poor monitoring Floundering
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Decision points Orientation Hypothesis Planning Experiment Monitoring
Which variables? Orientation Which hypothesis? Hypothesis What next? Planning Experiment Which variables, Which values What results? What was done? Monitoring Conclusion Which conclusion? Evaluation What was learned?
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Do it yourself Simulation without support Simulation with support
Braking with a scooter (stripped) 10 minutes Simulation with support Moments_1_LWT minutes
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Your findings...
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Instructional support
Transformative processes Hypothesis tools Experiment hints Give extra domain information Regulative processes Model progression Planning support Monitoring support Structure the learning process Cognitive tools
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...we will look at instructional support
Tomorrow... ...we will look at instructional support
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Lunch break
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Authoring SimQuest simulations
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Elements in SimQuest simulations
Rules for simulation: F = k * x a = F/m dv/dt = a dx/dt = v One for each level of model progression Simulation models Learner interface Instructional measures Instructional control
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What do authors want? No programming: Flexibility in the process
Libraries of building blocks (templates) Easy editing (drag and drop) Flexibility in the process Reuse of material Possibility to include existing simulations Create applications in their own language
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Basic authoring cycle Select a template Edit the object Integrate it
SimQuest offers a library with: simulation models instructional measures interface elements tests en test items Each template owns an editor: modeling and simulation tool interface builder editors for instructional measures Simulation context automates integration with: simulation model simulation interfaces Manual ordering of instructional measures
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The SimQuest authoring environment
Library Elements Open editor Select from the library Application under development Drag to application
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Basic architecture Instructional Measures Learner Interface Simulation
Context model Instructional Measures Learner Interface This architecture is duplicated for each model In this way Model progression is implemented Add the supportive interaction with the learner: assignments explanations monitoring tool … Contains the actual model internal model equations or blocks external program Contains information on the simulation model: Variable names Variable types Actions Guide the interaction of the learner with the simulation: buttons graphs animations ... Simulation Context Simulation model
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Building a simulation model (1)
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Building a simulation model (2)
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Building a simulation model (3)
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Use SimQuest Help
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Tomorrow December 4th I will discuss the kinds of support to give when using simulations We will discuss how simulations can be used in the classroom I will give a demonstration of designing a SimQuest simulation You will continue building your own simulation Lunch break I will give a demonstration of specific SimQuest features You will present the simulations
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See you tomorrow
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Inquiry learning and SimQuest
LWT Workshop December 4th Jan van der Meij University of Twente Faculty of Behavioral Sciences Department of Instructional Technology
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Overview December 4th I will discuss the kinds of support to give when using simulations We will discuss how simulations can be used in the classroom I will give a demonstration of designing a SimQuest simulation You will continue building your own simulation Lunch break I will give a demonstration of specific SimQuest features You will present the simulations
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Inquiry learning processes
Transformative processes Orientation Hypothesis generation Experiment design Data interpretation Evaluation Regulative processes Planning Monitoring
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Decision points Orientation Hypothesis Planning Experiment Monitoring
Which variables? Orientation Which hypothesis? Hypothesis What next? Planning Experiment Which variables, Which values What results? What was done? Monitoring Conclusion Which conclusion? Evaluation What was learned?
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Instructional support
Transformative processes Hypothesis tools Experiment hints Give extra domain information Regulative processes Model progression Planning support Monitoring support Structure the learning process Cognitive tools
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Orientation
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Hypothesis generation
Variables Relations Structured hypothesis Utterance about hypothesis Utterance about hypothesis List with hypotheses
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Experimenting multimedia simulation assignment feedback
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Model progression F(t)
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Monitoring Monitoring tool
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How to use simulations in class?
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Authoring SimQuest simulations
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Elements in SimQuest simulations
Rules for simulation: F = k * x a = F/m dv/dt = a dx/dt = v One for each level of model progression Simulation models Learner interface Instructional measures Instructional control
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Basic authoring cycle Select a template Edit the object Integrate it
SimQuest offers a library with: simulation models instructional measures interface elements tests en test items Each template owns an editor: modeling and simulation tool interface builder editors for instructional measures Simulation context automates integration with: simulation model simulation interfaces Manual ordering of instructional measures
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Basic architecture Instructional Measures Learner Interface Simulation
Context model Instructional Measures Learner Interface This architecture is duplicated for each model In this way Model progression is implemented Add the supportive interaction with the learner: assignments explanations monitoring tool … Contains the actual model internal model equations or blocks external program Contains information on the simulation model: Variable names Variable types Actions Guide the interaction of the learner with the simulation: buttons graphs animations ... Simulation Context Simulation model
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Supporting the author Library content On line help Advice Wizard
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Reuse in SimQuest Building blocks from the library Simulation models
Specified building blocks Conglomerates of building blocks with Wizard Instructional strategy Visualizations (interface elements) External components
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Types of assignments in SimQuest
Do it them assignments Do them assignments Open answer assignments Investigation assignments Explicitation assignments (Static) specification assignments Optimisation assignments
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Explanations Text Image Canvas HTML Sound Video
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Continue building your own simulation
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Lunch break
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SimQuest related research
Tools Concept map Modeling Collaboration Self explanation Author support Advice tool Wizard Students designing experiments for peers Implementation in the classroom Support for multiple representations
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