These tools (a) support cognitive and metacognitive processes, (b) share cognitive load by providing information as needed, thus allowing the user to concentrate on higher order thinking processes, (c) allow users to conduct activities that would not be
possible in traditional classroom environments, and (d) allow users to solve problems by generating hypotheses, collecting data, and interpreting results in a simulated environment.
Students,
in a traditional classroom environment, depend on the teacher to deliver, guide, manage, and maintain the flow of instruction.
You will learn
in a traditional classroom environment.