"HelioRoom: Problem-solving in a whole class visual simulation"

HelioRoom: Problem-solving in a whole class visual simulation

Thompson, M., Moher, T.

• Publication: Bloomington, IN
• PDF: icls-final-paper.pdf

Helio Display Credit: M. Thompson, CS

HelioRoom simulates the orbital motion of the planets in the Solar system on a set of synchronized computer displays situated on the walls of the classroom, with planets “orbiting” around the periphery of the room. Third grade students used the application for a problem-solving activity requiring the collection of evidence in support of theories concerning the identity of planets whose size and surface characteristics were intentionally obscured.