Supporting Learner in Exploratory Learning Process in an Interactive Simulation based Learning System

Abstract

Learning-by-exploration is an effective way in the learning process, provided the educational system is capable of estimating the contextual requirements of the learners and of supporting them by providing facilities to keep the cognitive load at optimum level. Exploration Space Control methodology allows the systems to provide intelligent assistance to the learners by effectively presenting the information space and tools to explore that space in a way suitable for learners' current competence level. This paper describes the implementation of Exploration Space Control methodology in InterSim system, which aims to facilitate learning structure and functionality of organs and to improve appropriate skills in diagnosing and treating the related diseases.