pratim sengupta world ia day 2013
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Designing Learner Interactions For Agent Based Computational
Systems
Pratim Sengupta Mind, Matter & Media Lab
Vanderbilt University – Peabody College
* To integrate agent-‐based modeling with K12 science education * Rather than teaching separate CS courses, we propose an
integrated approach where programming, modeling and learning science co-‐occur
* Focus on long-‐term development, not just in-‐the-‐moment learning
* This requires rethinking the design of programming languages * We have been designing VIMAP to address these issues
For a detailed discussion see Sengupta, P. et al.. (2013 / in press) [LINK]; Sengupta, P. et al., (2012) {LINK}
Design Goal
* Agent-‐based Computation * Phenomenological Interfaces * Presence & Immersion * Narratives * Learning vs. Development * Learners’ Regimes of Competence
UX Themes
* Visual Programming and modeling * Drag-‐and-‐drop interface for algorithm design * Dynamic highlighting to support algorithm visualization * Multiple, integrated microworlds to support design of
mathematical measures * Image computation * A version of ViMAP that focuses on media computation * ViMAP – Tangible * ViMAP integrated with sensors
Three Primary “Modes” of Interaction with ViMAP