Title :
Dynamics of student-computer interaction in a simulation environment: reflections on curricular issues
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Cal Poly State Univ., San Luis Obispo, CA, USA
Abstract :
Interactions between the student and the digital computer is discussed for inanimate and live simulations. The smallest unit of activity is defined as a mini-run. Cost functions are suggested based on total computer response time and burden on the sensorimotor system of the user for various classes of mini-runs. Curricular issues related to the role of simulators as educational tools are described. It is suggested that in this role simulators be strongly application-specific, specialized for strong and frequent interaction and approach real-time operation of the simulated system in a virtual environment
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; digital simulation; human factors; real-time systems; cost functions; curricular issues; educational tools; real-time operation; sensorimotor system; simulation environment; student-computer interaction; total computer response time; virtual environment; Analytical models; Computational modeling; Computer simulation; Hardware; Packaging; Physics computing; Power system modeling; Real time systems; Reflection; Software packages;
Conference_Titel :
Frontiers in Education Conference, 1996. FIE '96. 26th Annual Conference., Proceedings of
Conference_Location :
Salt Lake City, UT
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3348-9
DOI :
10.1109/FIE.1996.568522
