Science Learning in Virtual Environments: A Descriptive Study.

Trindale, Jorge; Fiolhais, Carlos; Almeida, Leandro

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ERIC Number: EJ654266

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 2002

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Science Learning in Virtual Environments: A Descriptive Study.

Trindale, Jorge; Fiolhais, Carlos; Almeida, Leandro

British Journal of Educational Technology, v33 n4 p471-88 Sep 2002

Describes the development of a 3-D virtual environment for secondary school and college physics and chemistry. Discusses individual learning styles; the effectiveness of visual stimuli in science education; implications of visual learning in designing instruction for differences in learning styles; and conceptual understanding. (LRW)

Descriptors: Chemistry, Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction, Higher Education, Individual Differences, Instructional Design, Instructional Effectiveness, Physics, Science Education, Scientific Concepts, Secondary Education, Virtual Reality, Visual Learning, Visual Stimuli

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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