Designing Learning Technology

Wed, 30 Apr 2003

Tinkerplots: Dynamic Plotting and Data Analysis
Tinkerplots is a NSF-sponsored project to create a K-12 software construction set of basic operations that allow students to build their own plots to analyze data. In some respects, Tinkerplots reminds me of TableTop, which used a similar approach to dynamically rearrange data items based on learner actions. Both tools support a more inquiry-driven approach to investigation, compared to standard Excel- or AppleWorks- style graphing and charting tools.

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NetLogo 1.2 Released
In slightly older news, the Center for Connected Learning and Computer-Based Modeling at Northwestern has released NetLogo 1.2. The update includes "a faster engine, improved support for Mac OS X, more models, alpha support for HubNet using networked laptop and desktop clients, and other enhancements."

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