Activity Theory As The Framework For Inquiry-Based Simulations

Our work focuses on developing strategies in problem solving, with the use of simulations. Students' actions in simulations are recorded in log files, and analyzed in order to study their behavior between the various levels of inquiry, from the perspective of Activity Theory, which is the general framework supporting our method. Specifically, educational simulations were designed to support mediaenhanced problems for the students to solve as homework. The study of the log files showed that students developed useful skills and strategies.