探索仿真科学实验软件的专业化发展思路——以科罗拉多大学PhET项目为例

An Exploration of the Professional Way to Develop Science Simulations ——PhET Project of the University of Colorado

文章以美国科罗拉多大学PhET项目为例,分析了PhET仿真科学实验的专业发展过程,从研究团队构成、软件开发过程、软件设计以及教学应用研究等方面,阐述了PhET仿真科学实验的开发特点,归纳了从实践出发,动态设计为特点的仿真科学实验研发思路,为相关研究提供借鉴。

The paper describes the way of professional development of science simulations, which are developed by the PhET project of the University of Colorado. Based on the analysis of the project team, development process, design features of simulations and the educational researches, we refine the characteristics of PhET simulations development which emphasize on the interactive design based on the application in the practices. It is hoped to shed light on the relevant studies.