The trial of galileo: a game of motion graphs
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Ian Pommer, Michael N. Flaherty, Alicia Griesbach, Bryant Seiler, John Leitner, Kenneth Patterson, Dylan Tepp, Brent DingleAuthors Info & Claims
Ian Pommer, Michael N. Flaherty, Alicia Griesbach, Bryant Seiler, John Leitner, Kenneth Patterson, Dylan Tepp, Brent DingleAuthors Info & ClaimsPages 363 - 366
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This paper presents a 2D game designed to assist students in better understanding motion graphs. In this game the player's character is not controlled by a joystick or control pad. Instead the game employs a unique interface enabling the player to control the actions of a character by creating a motion graph. The motion graph represents the desired position, velocity, or acceleration of the player's character over time. The graph must be fashioned to move the character through various puzzle environments. Through trial and error the player may achieve a better understanding of what motion graphs depict in the real world.
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