…factors. Defining these relationships as words (for instance, “as factor a increases, factor b increases by the same amount”) relieves students of complex math, and allows them to focus on…
…or question the validity of the automated feedback. Students liked receiving feedback from HASBot because it was instantaneous and allowed them the opportunity to improve their answers. As one student…
…and less expensive technologies have emerged. Our initial work utilizes the $80 controller made by Leap Motion for its low cost, small size, ease of installation, cross-platform (PC and Mac)…
…Data Analysis Platform (see page 16), for instance, will be able to use the API so any interactive can be integrated without customized work. The idea of a common API…
…serious trouble spot in many schools. Requiring algebra for all students is becoming common in the U.S. For instance, while more than 60% of California students take algebra in grade…
…dragons for traits that help them retrieve specific treasures. For instance, a winged dragon can fly up to snatch a coconut from the top of a tree, while a dragon…
…display accordingly, providing instant visual feedback that enhances perception. Figure 2. A mixed-reality activity for studying gas laws based on our Frame technology, in which students can “push” or “pull”…
…instance. These ideas can be applied to a wide range of topics, including spectra, fluorescence, lasers and LEDs. The atoms in Figure 3 can make and break chemical bonds. Since…
…permit students to explore everything from the complex motion of objects to the intricate thermodynamics of chemical reactions. The instant feedback such devices provide allows student investigations to center on…
…feedback for teachers and researchers (for instance, determining and reporting whether students explore systematically or randomly). We also want to investigate the use of collaborative Idea Manager tools for socially…