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Bridging Computational Modeling Tools and Practices Into the Existing Structures of K–16 Environments in Science Education

Mon, April 16, 8:15 to 9:45am, Millennium Broadway New York Times Square, Floor: Seventh Floor, Room 7.01

Session Type: Symposium

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There is widespread consensus that computational modeling offers powerful ways to learn science. Integrating computational modeling into K-16 environments is an important goal. However, seamlessly integrating modeling tools and practices into their target environments is not a straightforward task. Difficulties associated with relating computational modeling with other scientific practices, and supporting teachers can present hurdles to meaningful integration. This symposium brings together research that bridges computational modeling with the existing structures, resources and practices of stakeholders in target learning environments. The four papers use diverse theoretical perspectives to examine themes related to: Bootstrapping student and teacher resources, examining links between the virtual world of a model and the physical world, and investigating how computational modeling can support other scientific practices.

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