Affordances and challenges of computational tools for supporting modeling and simulation practices. Issue 3 (7th March 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Magana, Alejandra J.; Falk, Michael L.; Vieira, Camilo; Reese, Michael J.; Alabi, Oluwatosin; Patinet, Sylvain
• Is Part Of: Computer applications in engineering education. Volume 25:Issue 3(2017)
• Page Start: 352
• Page End: 375
• Publication Date: 2017-03-07
• Subjects: computational tools -- modeling and simulation -- mixed‐methods -- domainspecific software; Engineering -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- Periodicals; Engineering -- Computer-assisted instruction -- Periodicals; 620
• DOI: 10.1002/cae.21804
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1061-3773

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This mixed‐methods sequential explanatory design investigates disciplinary learning gains when engaging in modeling and simulation processes following a programming or a configuring approach. It also investigates the affordances and challenges that students encountered when engaged in these two approaches to modeling and simulation. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Comput Appl Eng Educ 25:352–375, 2017; View this article online atwileyonlinelibrary.com/journal/cae ; DOI10.1002/cae.21804