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| Title | Learning about Earthquakes: Getting Serious about Authenticity in Computer-Supported Learning |
| Authors | Nelson Baloian, José A. Pino, Jens Hardings |
| Publication date | 2011 |
| Abstract |
The discovery or re-construction of scientific explanations and understanding based on experience is a complex process, for which school learning often uses shortcuts. On the basis of the example of analyzing real seismic measurements, we propose a computer-facilitated collaborative learning scenario which meets many of the requirements for authentic learning, knowledge construction, and collaboration. The implementation of the learning environment called SeisModes is based on a general platform for supporting collaborative modeling activities. SeisModes provides a tool to allow students collaboratively learn about earthquakes and thus reduce the fears they might have concerning them. First formal evaluations showed the approach motivates students. |
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| Pages | 285-302 |
| Volume | 19 |
| Journal name | Interactive Learning Environments |
| Publisher | Routledge (London, UK) |
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