Chapter 5: Modeling With Technologies
David Jonassen
Using computers as Mindtools for students to construct their own learning and to make meaning of what is being taught is something that needs to happen more often. When I think of the typical classroom, some of these tools can used more readily then others. For example, spreadsheets and concept mapping vs. databases, modeling systems with systems dynamics tools, and expert systems. However, I am very interested in systems modeling tools. I don't know much about this and according to the reading, it appears that this is a more complex way to organize and represent one's conceptual understanding of a system, both qualitatively and quantitatively. Also, different from a concept map, modeling systems illustrates interrelationships among the components of a system, and how one component of a system affect other components, which will inherently affect the original components. (Jonassen)
This mindtool appears to allow the learner to really construct their own learning and almost for the learner to challenge them self with taking knowledge of a concept to the next level with understanding. My question is, are these tools: Stella, VenSim, and PowerSim, programs that can be downloaded for free from the web, or are they software tools that require purchasing in order to use?
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