Computerized Tutorials: Animation vs. Modeling

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Conclusions

  • Most text media lack essential elements for successful media
  • Animations have their place but must be made truly interactive
  • Models, when possible
  • Difficult at first, but
    • Easier to add interactivity
    • Object Oriented Program can allow reuse of code simplifying later development
  • As with other research, students like motion and interactivity
  • Usage is low but can be made to grow
  • Allows me to cover topics not otherwise possible
  • Need to develop a broader pedagogical theory of how to use interactive models
    • Guided questions
    • Problem solving orientation on part of students
    • Develop necessary support, e.g. feedback
    • Interface
    • Integration with text, class, assignments, testing