In this study subjects worked with a computer simulation (on the physics domain of oscillation)
in which two supportive measures were used: model progression (gradually increasing …

Sim Quest is an authoring system for creating computer simulations embedded in an instructional
environment. A typical learning environment created with Sim Quest allows learners to …

This article describes a theory of scientific discovery learning which is an extension of Klahr
and Dunbar's model of Scientific Discovery as Dual Search (SDDS) model. We present a …

We present a study on the effect of instruction on collaboration in a collaborative discovery
learning environment. The instruction we used, called RIDE, is built upon four principles …

Computer modeling – creating executable modelsof science domains – has been
recognized as animportant teaching method. Still not much isknown about the factors making …

In this paper a general design is introduced for collaborative discovery learning. Starting
from the properties of learning processes involved in discovery learning, an analysis is made …

This paper discusses the internal characteristics of simulations. The major part of it is
concerned with models and their relation with the domain. Some central concepts regarding …

During the preparation of this work, I received support from many peopl~. In Eindhoven and
later in Twente, Ton de Jong has been the driving force behind the simulation research. The …

This paper describes the design of a tool to support learners in simulation-based discovery
learning environments. The design redesigns and extents a previous tool to overcome issues …

This paper describes a method for learner modelling for use within simulation-based learning
environments. The goal of the learner modelling system is to provide the learner with …