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ERIC Number: EJ663182
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0735-6331
Rethinking the Microworld Idea.
Hoyles, Celia; Noss, Richard; Adamson, Ross
Journal of Educational Computing Research, v27 n1-2 p29-53 2002
Reflects on the meaning and evaluation of the microworld idea. Distinguishes between user manipulation and modification at three levels: the interface, superstructural, and platform levels; presents a case study of two eight-year-old girls playing a video game based on Logo; and discusses mathematical learning. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Learning Strategies, Mathematics Education, Microworlds, Video Games
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: LOGO Programming Language