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== Definition == | == Definition == | ||
'''Modeling software''' (or '''modelling software''' in UK English) is a computer program to build | '''Modeling software''' (or '''modelling software''' in UK English) is a computer program to build [[simulation]]s or other models. | ||
Modeling software relies on a modeling language, that {{quotation | is any artificial language that can be used to express information or knowledge or systems in a structure that is defined by a consistent set of rules. The rules are used for interpretation of the meaning of components in the structure. A modeling language can be graphical or textual.}} [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modeling_languages] | Modeling software relies on a modeling language, that {{quotation | is any artificial language that can be used to express information or knowledge or systems in a structure that is defined by a consistent set of rules. The rules are used for interpretation of the meaning of components in the structure. A modeling language can be graphical or textual.}} [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modeling_languages] | ||
Modeling languages can be used by instructional designers/technologists to produce teaching materials (e.g. [[simulation]]s | Modeling languages can be used by instructional designers/technologists or even teachers to produce teaching materials (e.g. [[simulation]]s). Learners also can be engaged into modeling activities. | ||
== Types of modeling software == | == Types of modeling software == | ||
See [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modeling Wikipedia:Model] for an overview of what a model could be and follow links ... | This an incomplete inventory for now. See [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modeling Wikipedia:Model] for an overview of what a model could be and follow links ... | ||
=== Microworlds === | === Microworlds === | ||
* Most microworlds allow both teachers and students to build models. See [[ | * Most microworlds allow both teachers and students to build models. See [[microworld]]s and [[Programming microworld]]. | ||
=== Mathematical systems simulation === | === Mathematical systems simulation === | ||
* | * [[System dynamics]] software | ||
* Mathematica-like systems | |||
* Spreadsheets | |||
=== Special simulation software === | === Special simulation software === | ||
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=== 3D Modeling === | === 3D Modeling === | ||
* All sorts of 3D CAD programs (Solidworks, Rhinoceros, Autodesk | * All sorts of 3D [[Computer-aided design and manufacturing|CAD programs]] (Solidworks, Rhinoceros, Autodesk AutoCAD, 123D, TinkerCad, etc.) | ||
* General purpose [[3D modeling]] software | |||
* 3D programs specialized to build models for 3D environments ([[virtual reality]], [[computer game]]s, etc. | * 3D programs specialized to build models for 3D environments ([[virtual reality]], [[computer game]]s, etc. | ||
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* [http://www.lionhrtpub.com/orms/orms-8-98/education.html Issues in Education: Modeling Software & the MBA OR/MS Course] | * [http://www.lionhrtpub.com/orms/orms-8-98/education.html Issues in Education: Modeling Software & the MBA OR/MS Course] | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:10, 6 March 2019
Definition
Modeling software (or modelling software in UK English) is a computer program to build simulations or other models.
Modeling software relies on a modeling language, that “is any artificial language that can be used to express information or knowledge or systems in a structure that is defined by a consistent set of rules. The rules are used for interpretation of the meaning of components in the structure. A modeling language can be graphical or textual.” [1]
Modeling languages can be used by instructional designers/technologists or even teachers to produce teaching materials (e.g. simulations). Learners also can be engaged into modeling activities.
Types of modeling software
This an incomplete inventory for now. See Wikipedia:Model for an overview of what a model could be and follow links ...
Microworlds
- Most microworlds allow both teachers and students to build models. See microworlds and Programming microworld.
Mathematical systems simulation
- System dynamics software
- Mathematica-like systems
- Spreadsheets
Special simulation software
E.g.
- Network configuration
- molecular modeling (HyperChem, Spartan, CAChe, PC Model, etc.)
- Mechanical dynamics
- Climate modeling, e.g. EdGCM
- Business processes
- Production chain modeling.
3D Modeling
- All sorts of 3D CAD programs (Solidworks, Rhinoceros, Autodesk AutoCAD, 123D, TinkerCad, etc.)
- General purpose 3D modeling software
- 3D programs specialized to build models for 3D environments (virtual reality, computer games, etc.