The learning effects of computer simulations in science education

N Rutten, WR Van Joolingen, JT Van Der Veen - Computers & education, 2012 - Elsevier
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 …

Educational virtual environments: A ten-year review of empirical research (1999–2009)

TA Mikropoulos, A Natsis - Computers & education, 2011 - Elsevier
This study is a ten-year critical review of empirical research on the educational applications
of Virtual Reality (VR). Results show that although the majority of the 53 reviewed articles …

Effects of an immersive virtual reality‐based classroom on students' learning performance in science lessons

R Liu, L Wang, J Lei, Q Wang… - British Journal of …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
The increased availability and development of immersive technologies have given students
growing opportunities to engage in different educational subjects. However, there is a lack of …

Teaching and learning about complex systems in K–12 science education: A review of empirical studies 1995–2015

SA Yoon, SE Goh, M Park - Review of Educational Research, 2018 - journals.sagepub.com
The study of complex systems has been highlighted in recent science education policy in the
United States and has been the subject of important real-world scientific investigation …

An augmented reality environment for astronomy learning in elementary grades: an exploratory study

S Fleck, G Simon - Proceedings of the 25th Conference on l'Interaction …, 2013 - dl.acm.org
This paper describes an ongoing research comparing two 3D astronomical tangible models:
an Augmented Reality model versus a physical model. According to IBSE principles …

An Optical‐Fog assisted EEG‐based virtual reality framework for enhancing E‐learning through educational games

SK Sood, KD Singh - Computer Applications in Engineering …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Virtual reality (VR) combined with cloud computing has become the pioneer to provide e‐
learning for making education accessible across the globe. To enhance e‐learning …

Conceptualizing astronomical scale: Virtual simulations on handheld tablet computers reverse misconceptions

MH Schneps, J Ruel, G Sonnert, M Dussault… - Computers & …, 2014 - Elsevier
Abstract Concepts in fields such as astronomy often invoke scales of space and time that far
exceed any that are perceived in daily life. Consequently, learners sometimes develop …

[HTML][HTML] From geocentrism to allocentrism: Teaching the phases of the moon in a digital full-dome planetarium

P Chastenay - Research in Science Education, 2016 - Springer
An increasing number of planetariums worldwide are turning digital, using ultra-fast
computers, powerful graphic cards, and high-resolution video projectors to create highly …

Learning in Earth and space science: a review of conceptual change instructional approaches

R Mills, L Tomas, B Lewthwaite - International Journal of Science …, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
In response to calls for research into effective instruction in the Earth and space sciences,
and to identify directions for future research, this systematic review of the literature explores …

The effect of multiple scaffolding tools on students' understanding, consideration of different perspectives, and misconceptions of a complex problem

JM Zydney - Computers & Education, 2010 - Elsevier
This study investigated the effectiveness of multiple scaffolding tools in helping students
understand a complex problem. In order to support students with this task, a multimedia …