Animating complex concepts

Weir, G.R.S. and Ferguson, J. and Wilson, J.; (2003) Animating complex concepts. In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, (ICHed2003). IEEE.

[thumbnail of strathprints002741.pdf]
Preview
 PDF. Filename: strathprints002741.pdf
Download (87kB)| Preview

Abstract

Techniques in computer-aided learning offer significant benefits for explaining difficult concepts in a way that is both stimulating and efficient. In the context of the STORM system, we have employed computer-based animation as a means of elucidating complex concepts in the educational domain of Internet and communications technology.Our experience reveals two important lessons for the application of computer animated instruction. Firstly, there is an essential requirement in the design process to ensure that the ontology and manner of presentation accurately conveys the intended message, whilst avoiding ambiguity and false or 'hidden' information. This focuses upon concise and disambiguated animations. Secondly, this requirement is best achieved through an iterative group-based development cycle of specification, testing and implementation.

ORCID iDs

Weir, G.R.S. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6264-4480, Ferguson, J. and Wilson, J. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5297-657X;
CORE (COnnecting REpositories)