Investigating Animations Embedded in Interactive Hypermedia as a Learning Tool for Data Structures and Algorithms

以前的研究产生了一个理论框架的开始，用于分析算法动画和抽象动态现象的可视化如何为学生提供有效的学习体验。 这个项目的中心目标是进一步发展可视化设计和分析的理论基础，以实现有效的教学。PI将进行一系列实证研究，以测试试点项目的研究问题。 将现有的基于Java的算法动画创作工具重新设计为一个嵌入动画的超媒体信息展示系统;并将该系统实现为具有客户端的支持网络的分布式可视化构建和交付工具，服务器架构，并在本科课程中部署该工具的数据结构和算法。实证研究将测试来自语言的理论分析的假设，并评估教育在实验室和教室环境中实现这种语言的工件的功效。 该项目将包括科学、教育和培训方面。

Previous research generated the beginning of a theoretical framework for analyzing how algorithm animations and visualizations of abstract dynamic phenomena can provide effective learning experiences to students. The central goals of this proposed project are to develop the theoretical foundation of visualization design and analysis for effective instruction further. The PI will conduct a series of empirical studies to test research questions from the pilot project. Redesign an existing Java-based algorithm animation authoring tool into an animation embedded hypermedia information presentation system; and implement this system as a network-enabled distributed visualization construction and delivery tool with a client-server architecture and deploy the tool in an undergraduate course on data structures and algorithms.Empirical studies will test hypotheses derived from the theoretical analysis of the language and assess the educational efficacy of the artifact implementing this language in laboratory and classroom settings. This project will have scientific, educational, and training aspects.