Below please find the prototype of the group assignment of Karen Lee Sau Wah and I. By clicking the back and forth buttons, different reducing bearings will then be shown.
http://iln.cite.hku.hk/com/1374/users/ckcheung5/Reduced_Bearing_04.swf
In this version, instead of manipulating four different points as shown in the storyboard, my group decides to manipulate one point first. We finally solve the problem of anchoring the end of the pointer at a desired position. One may find that it is tedious to click the two buttons hundreds of times before one can explore how the reduced bearing is obtained in the four quadrants. That's why my group plans to manipulate four points. But the use of four points only solves part of the problem. My teammate and I are planning and exploring ways to make use of a slider to move the pointer around. If this problem can be solved, more space can be saved and readers can concentrate more on relevant areas in the visual representation. Note that a nicer and simpler protractor will be ready in the final version.
Finally, I am amused to see that only simple actionscripts are involved and similar effects can be achieved.
4 comments:
Hi,
yes, I agree that using slider would be better. i don't want to click the forward button hundred times before I reach the target.
You may also think about creating a box for user to enter the degree directly. Do you think it is simpler?
Ryan Yue
Jaco, Karen,
I like your clear and simple design. And the pop-ups are nicely placed and colored. In other words, I think the representations are effective. In nowadays, we just have too much information to process.
On the other hand, maybe it's because I haven't followed your project well enough, but I'm not too sure how the concepts in the conclusion are conveyed through cliking the buttons.
Anyway, in respond to Ryan's idea, I think he is right on the 'Dilogue Box'. It should provide more autonomy, or INTERESTING interactivity, for the users of your learning object.
David Cheng
Thanks for Ryan and David's comment. Karen and I will discuss the possibility of inputting bearing in the assignment.
jaco
Hi,
Your project was designed very nice. But,I have to press the button many times to reach my target. If you improve the button, I think that it will be better.
Emily
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