Theoretical perspectives on the design of dynamic visualisation software
Theoretical perspectives on the design of dynamic visualisation software
Designing learning environments entails drawing on theoretical perspectives on learning while, at the same time, being cognisant of the affordances and constraints of the technology. This paper reflects on the design process through utilising evidence from the design stage of the development of a dynamic visualisation software environment called 3DMath. During the development of 3DMath, a dynamic three-dimensional geometry microworld aimed at enabling learners to construct, observe and manipulate geometrical figures in a 3D-like space, the key elements of visualisation – covering mental images, external representations, and the processes and abilities of visualisation – were taken into consideration. The aim of this paper is to illustrate how the design of this particular software was informed by these elements of visualisation, as well as by theories related to the philosophical basis of mathematical knowledge and by semiotics. The paper illustrates how the features of software may be designed to take account of relevant theoretical notions and to satisfy the characteristics of instructional techniques that are appropriate to theoretical perspectives on learning.
mathematics, education, technology
253-259
International Commission on Mathematical Instruction
Jones, Keith
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Christou, Constantinos
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Pittalis, Marios
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Mousoulides, Nicholas
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December 2006
Jones, Keith
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Christou, Constantinos
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Pittalis, Marios
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Mousoulides, Nicholas
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Jones, Keith, Christou, Constantinos, Pittalis, Marios and Mousoulides, Nicholas
(2006)
Theoretical perspectives on the design of dynamic visualisation software.
Hoyles, Celia, Lagrange, Jean-Baptiste, Son, Le Hung and Sinclair, Nathalie
(eds.)
In Proceedings of ICMI Study 17 Conference: Digital technologies and mathematics teaching and learning: Rethinking the terrain.
vol. 2,
International Commission on Mathematical Instruction.
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Abstract
Designing learning environments entails drawing on theoretical perspectives on learning while, at the same time, being cognisant of the affordances and constraints of the technology. This paper reflects on the design process through utilising evidence from the design stage of the development of a dynamic visualisation software environment called 3DMath. During the development of 3DMath, a dynamic three-dimensional geometry microworld aimed at enabling learners to construct, observe and manipulate geometrical figures in a 3D-like space, the key elements of visualisation – covering mental images, external representations, and the processes and abilities of visualisation – were taken into consideration. The aim of this paper is to illustrate how the design of this particular software was informed by these elements of visualisation, as well as by theories related to the philosophical basis of mathematical knowledge and by semiotics. The paper illustrates how the features of software may be designed to take account of relevant theoretical notions and to satisfy the characteristics of instructional techniques that are appropriate to theoretical perspectives on learning.
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Published date: December 2006
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ICMI Study 17 Conference: Digital technologies and mathematics teaching and learning: Rethinking the terrain, Hanoi University of Technology, Hanoi, Viet Nam, 2006-12-03 - 2006-12-08
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mathematics, education, technology
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Author:
Constantinos Christou
Author:
Marios Pittalis
Author:
Nicholas Mousoulides
Editor:
Celia Hoyles
Editor:
Jean-Baptiste Lagrange
Editor:
Le Hung Son
Editor:
Nathalie Sinclair
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