Exploring the Effects of Simulation-Based Instruction for Neural Networks

  • Tat Sam Wong
  • , Yu Tzu Lin*
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

This study investigates the effectiveness of simulation-based instruction in helping students understand concepts of Neural Networks, explicitly focusing on topics related to Deep Learning. The proposed simulation-based instruction aims to help students learn abstract concepts and foster their ability to apply deep learning knowledge to solve problems flexibly. A quasi-experimental study is conducted to compare simulation-based instruction with traditional instruction. The research findings reveal that the proposed simulation-based instruction can help students with moderate to low prior knowledge comprehend deep learning concepts. Additionally, students exhibited higher creativity in terms of 'sensitivity' and 'originality' in the experimental group than in the control group. Students in the experimental group also had more positive perceptions of creativity in information technology. Through our instructional guidance and simulation tools, students can clarify their concepts and understand how to apply them in different problem scenarios.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEDUCON 2025 - IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference, Proceedings
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
ISBN (Electronic)9798331539498
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2025
Event16th IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference, EDUCON 2025 - London, United Kingdom
Duration: 2025 Apr 222025 Apr 25

Publication series

NameIEEE Global Engineering Education Conference, EDUCON
ISSN (Print)2165-9559
ISSN (Electronic)2165-9567

Conference

Conference16th IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference, EDUCON 2025
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityLondon
Period2025/04/222025/04/25

Keywords

  • computer science
  • creativity
  • deep learning
  • neural network
  • simulation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Information Systems and Management
  • Education
  • General Engineering

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