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标题：Challenges in integrating a complex systems computer simulation in class: An educational design research
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作者：Swee-Kin Loke ; Hesham S. Al-Sallami ; Daniel F.B. Wright 等
期刊名称：Australasian Journal of Educational Technology
印刷版ISSN：1449-3098
电子版ISSN：1449-5554
出版年度：2012
卷号：28
期号：4
DOI：10.14742/ajet.834
语种：English
出版社：Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education
摘要：Complex systems are typically difficult for students to understand and computer simulations offer a promising way forward. However, integrating such simulations into conventional classes presents numerous challenges. Framed within an educational design research, we studied the use of an in-house built simulation of the coagulation network in four pharmacy undergraduate classes. Drawing upon audio recordings of small group discussions, focus group interviews, and class observations, we identified implementation challenges related to: adaptation of simulation to align with student needs; compromises to learning design; and classroom infrastructure. These findings can serve to guide teachers and staff developers on the common challenges that are likely to arise from integrating computer simulations meaningfully into realistic contexts.