Thesis Outline
I. Introduction
A. Thesis statement:
Conventional simulators and online instructional methods fall short in delivering higher order learning. By utilizing direct manipulation with real-time feedback, a learner can better understand how technical manipulation effect visual results, thus bridging the gap between abstract concepts and the theory behind those concepts.
Problem statement: Conventional simulators and online instructional methods fall short in delivering higher order learning
Proposed solution: By utilizing direct manipulation with real-time feedback, a learner can better synthesize cause and effect relationships, thus bridging the gap between abstract concepts and the theory behind those concepts.
II. Introduction to Cognitive Tools
A. History of Cognitive Tools
B. Advantages of Using of Cognitive Tools
1. Facilitated understanding of complex topics
2. Increased familiarity with Interface
3. Encourages website exploration to users familiar with the metaphors used in the website.
C. Dis-advantages of Using of Cognitive Tools
1. Can be misleading to the visitors not familiar with the metaphors used.
2. Cognitive Tools are incomplete.
3. Can become outdated quickly.
D. Experts & Research
1. Alan Cooper
2. Donald Norman
3. Kenneth Craik
4. David H. Jonassen
III. Introduction to Direct Manipulation
A. History Of Direct manipulation
B. Advantages of Direct Manipulation
C. Dis-advantages of Using Direct Manipulation
D. Experts & Research
1. Alan Cooper
2. Donald Norman
3. Colin Ware
4. James P. Gee
IV. Visualization Tools
A. History Of Visualization Tools
B. Advantages of Visualization Tools
1. Facilitated understanding of complex topics
2. Increased familiarity with Interface
3. Encourages website exploration to users familiar with the metaphors used in the website.
C. Dis-advantages Visualization Tools
1. Can be misleading to the visitors not familiar with the metaphors used.
2. Cognitive Tools are incomplete.
3. Can become outdated quickly.
D. Visualization Tools Examples
1. Yahoo body map
2. MacSpartan Visualization tool
3. Adobe Kuler
4. TheSim Cam
5. Camera Simulator
6. Cam Sim
D. Experts & Research
1. Alan Cooper
2. Donald Norman
3. Colin Ware
4. James P. Gee
V. Visualization Tools In Education
A. History Of Visualization Tools In Education
B. Advantages of Visualization Tools In Education
1. Facilitated understanding of complex topics
2. Increased familiarity with Interface
3. Encourages website exploration to users familiar with the metaphors used in the website.
C. Dis-advantages Visualization Tools In Education
1. Can be misleading to the visitors not familiar with the metaphors used.
2. Cognitive Tools are incomplete.
3. Can become outdated quickly.
D. Visualization Tools Examples
1. MacSpartan Visualization tool
2. Camera Simulator
D. Experts & Research
1. David H. Jonassen
2. Will Constello
3. James P. Gee
VI. Proposed Solution
A. An application that promotes higher learning through:
1. Direct manipulation
2. Direct interaction
3. Immediate visual feedback
direct interaction and manipulation which provides immediate visual results.
B. Advantages of Visualization Tools In Education
1. Facilitated understanding of complex topics
2. Increased familiarity with Interface
3. Encourages website exploration to users familiar with the metaphors used in the website.
VII. METHODOLOGY OF SOLUTION
A. Design the low fidelity in Photoshop and Illustrator
B. Program the simulator in Flash and HTML5
C. Test the rough prototype in beginning photography classes
D. Collect Data
E. Make revisions
F. Additional Testing
A. Evaluate and assess the effectiveness of the application in promoting higher learning through:
1. Class projects
2. User Testing
3. Student Outcome