Educational DSML design framework built on three principles: evidence-centered design, exploratory learning of dynamic processes, and a block-based programming environment

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Description

The article's design framework rests on three principles the authors name explicitly: "An evidence-centered design approach ... to ensure coherence and coverage of domain concepts, relations, and practices in the design of the DSML constructs"; opportunities "for exploratory learning of dynamic processes by creating a discrete-time step-by-step model of continuous dynamic processes"; and "A block-based programming language ... to lessen programming difficulties among novice learners". The framework is implemented as a four-step design process applied across three science domains.

Design Implications

Context

Requirements

• Domain analysis (ECD steps 1-2) must be completed before DSML block creation, identifying target audience, content boundaries, prerequisites, known difficulties, and concept relations

Constraints

• The design presumes an existing block-based programming environment in which DSML constructs can be embedded

Target Learners

• elementary, middle, and high school students in K-12 science

Learning Goals

• synergistic learning of STEM domain concepts and computational thinking concepts and practices

Claims

• Learning By Modeling Framework [+M]

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Key Sources

• Nicole M. Hutchins & Gautam Biswas & Ningyu Zhang & Caitlin Snyder & Ákos Lédeczi & Miklós Maróti. (2020). Domain-Specific Modeling Languages in Computer-Based Learning Environments: a Systematic Approach to Support Science Learning through Computational Modeling. International Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Education. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40593-020-00209-z

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title	Educational DSML design framework built on three principles: evidence-centered design, exploratory learning of dynamic processes, and a block-based programming environment
description	The article's design framework rests on three principles the authors name explicitly: "An evidence-centered design approach ...
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