• Conference Object  Open Access

      Can the use of an interactive computational model assist in teaching forms of causality in system dynamics? 

      Lymbouridou, Chrystalla; Sevastidou, Alexia (Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)
      This study investigated the effectiveness of a computational model (made with Stagecast Creator1) in teaching forms of causality in system dynamics. Systems causality forms were examined within the context of food web ...
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      The KGP model of agency for Global Computing: Computational model and prototype implementation 

      Bracciali, A.; Demetriou, Neophytos; Endriss, U.; Kakas, Antonis C.; Lu, W.; Mancarella, P.; Sadri, F.; Stathis, Kostas; Terreni, G.; Toni, F. (2005)
      We present the computational counterpart of the KGP (Knowledge, Goals, Plan) declarative model of agency for Global Computing. In this context, a computational entity is seen as an agent developed using Computational Logic ...
    • Conference Object  Open Access

      Modeling in school mathematics: generating active learning environments 

      Sakonidis, Haralambos (Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)
      Models and the modeling process are at the heart of mathematics. The paper discusses the importance of developing pupils’ modeling abilities and skills in the context of school mathematics and focuses in particular on the ...