Design Factors for Educationally Effective Animations and Simulations
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Jan L. Plass, Bruce D. Homer, Elizabeth O. Hayward
Journal of Computing in Higher Education Volume 21, Number 1, ISSN 1042-1726
Abstract
This paper reviews research on learning from dynamic visual representations and offers principles for the design of animations and simulations that assure their educational effectiveness. In addition to established principles, new and revised design principle are presented that have been derived from recent research. Our review focuses on the visual design and interaction design of these visualizations and presents existing research as well as questions for future inquiry.
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Plass, J.L., Homer, B.D. & Hayward, E.O. (2009). Design Factors for Educationally Effective Animations and Simulations. Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 21(1), 31-61. Retrieved August 14, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/67980/.
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