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Problems with learning from computer‐based simulations: a case study in economics
Author(s) -
Stead Richard
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
british journal of educational technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.79
H-Index - 95
eISSN - 1467-8535
pISSN - 0007-1013
DOI - 10.1111/j.1467-8535.1990.tb00282.x
Subject(s) - computer science , information overload , educational technology , economics education , mathematics education , computer assisted instruction , management science , psychology , multimedia , economics , world wide web , primary education
This article reports research into student learning from a computer‐based simulation in economics. The author argues that learning can be restricted by ambiguities in feedback and by sheer information overload. This view is supported by empirical evidence.