Title
BeLife: A Simulation Tool to Support Learning about Photosynthesis
Abstract
This paper describes the design and implementation of a multi-agent based interactive learning environment called BeLife. BeLife intends to support learning scientific concepts related to photosynthesis, plant growth and greenhouse management. One of the main objectives of the development of BeLife is to create an interactive learning environment that combines modelling and simulation learning tasks in one tool. We present the initial findings from a case study conducted in a classroom setting with high school students. The study evaluated the usability of a high fidelity prototype of the system. We elaborate on these results and discuss the adequacy of BeLife envisioned functionalities and its applicability.
Year
Venue
Keywords
2005
ICCE
high school student,high fidelity prototype,interactive learning environment,greenhouse management,plant growth,initial finding,scientific concept,simulation tool,case study,main objective
Field
DocType
Volume
High fidelity,Computer science,Interactive learning environment,Usability,Plant growth,Knowledge management,Multimedia,Instructional simulation
Conference
133
ISSN
ISBN
Citations 
0922-6389
1-58603-573-8
0
PageRank 
References 
Authors
0.34
2
4
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Nuno Otero117119.56
Marcelo Milrad2675111.89
Andr&#233/ Vala300.34
Ana Paiva42618287.01