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Integrating computational modeling and programming with learning and teaching physics is a non-trivial challenge for educational designers. In this paper, we attempt to address this challenge by presenting ViMAP, a new visual-programming language and modeling platform for learning kinematics, and its underlying design principles. We then report a study conducted with 3 rd and 4 th grade students which shows that using ViMAP, they were able to develop a) deep conceptual understandings of kinematics and b) relevant programming and computational modeling practices. We also identify how the design principles supported the development of these understandings and practices as students engaged in learning activities that integrated modeling, programming and physics.

Author

Pratim Sengupta; Amy Voss Farris

Publisher

ACM

Published

2012

Language

EN