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11 - Computer Simulations in Science Education

from Part II - Technologies in Cyber Behavior

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 December 2024

By
Amanda L. Gonczi ,
Lara K. T. Smetana  and
Randy L. Bell
Edited by
Zheng Yan
Zheng Yan
Affiliation:
University at Albany, State University of New York
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Summary

1 Introduction

2 The Complex Construct of Computer Simulations

3 Why Use Computer Simulations?

 3.1 Practical Considerations

 3.2 Conceptual Understanding

 3.3 Procedural Skill Development

 3.4 Science Skills and Practices

 3.5 Systems and Systems Thinking

4 Cyber Behavior and Student Learning with Computer Simulations

 4.1 Learner Variables

 4.2 Teachers Matter

  4.2.1 Instructional Support

  4.2.2 Inquiry-Based Use

5 Software Design Considerations

6 Teacher Education and Simulation Adoption

7 New Directions: Science Computer Simulations and Cyber Behavior

 7.1 Realism

 7.2 Nature of Science

 7.3 Engineering

 7.4 Computational Thinking

 7.5 Remote Learning

 7.6 Assessment

8 Future Directions for Research

9 Conclusion

Keywords

science educationcomputer simulationscyber behaviorinquiryengineeringsystems thinkingnature of sciencesoftware designtechnology adoption
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The Cambridge Handbook of Cyber Behavior , pp. 319 - 352
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2023

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