ERIC Number: EJ618551
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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The Physics of the Roller Coaster: Learning Physics through Simulation.
Hannum, Wallace
Educational Technology, v41 n1 p25-35 Jan-Feb 2001
This instructional design blends a structured learning environment (the physics lesson) with an engaging, playful, simulated environment (roller coaster construction), putting into operation ideas from both cognitive and constructivist theories. Two instructional models are used: a general design model for creating instruction and a lesson design model that specifies how technology-based instruction should operate. (Contains 48 references.) (AEF)
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Instructional Development, Instructional Innovation, Instructional Materials, Learner Controlled Instruction, Learning Activities, Learning Strategies, Lesson Plans, Material Development, Physics, Play, Science Instruction, Secondary Education, Simulation, Student Interests, Student Motivation
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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