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How to Plant and Care for Flowers

How to Plant and Care for Flowers. The target audience: Any person who wants to learn how to plant and care for flowers. Name: Gayle & Yi Project title:   How to Select, Plant and Care for the Flowers Type of simulation: Conceptual simulation

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How to Plant and Care for Flowers

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  1. How to Plant and Care for Flowers The target audience: Any person who wants to learn how to plant and care for flowers. Simulation. Yi & Gayle EDTC-651-700

  2. Name: Gayle & Yi • Project title:   How to Select, Plant and Care for the Flowers • Type of simulation: Conceptual simulation • Target audience: Any person who wants to learn how to select, plant and care for flowers. Simulation. Yi & Gayle EDTC-651-700

  3. Learning objectives After completing this simulation, the learner will be able to: • Find their home zone on the planting zone map and answer multiple-choice questions. • Identify healthy growing environments for the seed or bulb. • Identify the relationships of plant and environmental variables (water, lights, and fertilizer) in both a healthy and a poor growing environment. Simulation. Yi & Gayle EDTC-651-700

  4. Assessment3 multiple-choice questions where the learner applies far-transfer in identification of: • Their home zone on the planting zone map and correct answers on 2 multiple-choice planting zone questions • Healthy growing environments by answering 2 “what is wrong with this picture” multiple-choice questions • The cause and effect of changing the variables of sun, water, and fertilizer Simulation. Yi & Gayle EDTC-651-700

  5. Workflow Simulation. Yi & Gayle EDTC-651-700

  6. Operation design: • During the simulation process, player will do the following operation: • Before planting • Their home zone on the planting zone map • Soil properly prepared for the seed or bulb • Planting environments (condition) • During planting • Daily take care(water, light if it’s indoor planting) • Weekly take care (fertilizer, weeding) • Randomly take care (bug killing) • Helping operations During the whole simulation process, we will have full information appear at proper place of the simulation interface to help player to select right operations and learning how to select right operations. Simulation. Yi & Gayle EDTC-651-700

  7. Other Design Aspects Suggested Interface: Multiple web pages or an app with user self-pacing and non-linear navigation. Simulation. Yi & Gayle EDTC-651-700

  8. List and Description of Interface Component Graphics • Soil types (clumpy, muddy, finely raked, loam, sand, clay) • Planting site types (garden plot, pot, wild or untended, in your yard) • Seeds • Bulbs • Natural resources (sunand water) • Various growing environments Simulation. Yi & Gayle EDTC-651-700

  9. Simulation Set-up To create their unique growing environment, the user will select a graphic/text in response to: • “Where do you live?” • “Where will you plant your flower?” • “What kind of flower do you want?” Then, in the “next level”, the user will experience how water, sun, and fertilizer influence: • Healthy growing environment • Poor growing environment Simulation. Yi & Gayle EDTC-651-700

  10. Exploring the simulation variables Users will choose variables with the help of a ped. agent speaking in 1st person, discussing: • Weather • Soil • Planting environments • Flower basics (seeds, bulbs, annuals, perennials) • Stages of a Flower • Seed • Seedling • Mature • Planting procedures (videos to demonstrate) Simulation. Yi & Gayle EDTC-651-700

  11. Simulation previews step 1. "Planting zone” - provide feedback if too cold or hot for flower chosen and for the next simulation variable setting. 2. "Soil ” (unworked, worked, clumpy, muddy, finely raked, loam, sand, clay) – provide feedback if soil is inappropriate for nutrition or moisture retention. 3. “Growing environments” (garden plot, pot, untended, in your yard) – provide feedback if learner chooses “untended” and some variables become uncontrollable. 4. “Growing conditions” (what the flowers need during the growing process. For example: when flower need water/ sun /fertilizer.) Simulation. Yi & Gayle EDTC-651-700

  12. “Growing Condition” Simulation Variables The learner can select: • a time period (then select button or drop-down choices of : 1 day, 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 1 year, 10 years) • Water volume: Max 5g/day, min 0g/day. • Flower Life cycle: • seeds planted:15-30days, • plant- before bloom 30-50days, • Bloom-: 10-30 days Simulation. Yi & Gayle EDTC-651-700

  13. “Growing Condition” Simulation Variables (cont’d) • Light-capability(Max ?/day Min ?/day, depends on the plants and life phase) • Damage-capability: • Water (out of reasonable range) • Light (out of reasonable range) • Inserts (out of reasonable range) (For example, if there have more that 5 inserts on one plant for 2 or more days, it will be damaged. if player give the plants more/less than 2G/days, it will not grow normally; if player give fertilizer more/less than 3u/7days, it may not grow, depending on water capability) Simulation. Yi & Gayle EDTC-651-700

  14. Simulation on Growing Stages Stage 1: From seeds to plants • Field size has relationship with seeds. (Let’s say 1 regular Field can plant 1,000 seeds or 200 flower plants or 100 mature flowers). If you put too much seeds in a small field, it will grow weak because they can not get enough sunlight, and have not enough place to grow. • Based on the seeds type (like water/arid), they need water properly every day (or week), less water will make them grow slowly and weak; too much water will also slow the growth and weaken the flower. • Sunlight has the same logic. • Natural damage simulation: 1. sometimes, randomly, there has some insects, they will eat the plant, so, player need kill insects in the flower field. 2. after a short time, the field will has some weeds, so the player need weeding. Simulation. Yi & Gayle EDTC-651-700

  15. Other stages Stage 2: From plants to before blooming Logic is same as with Stage 1, the differences are: 1. the flowers have grown up, player may need more fields if they put many seeds into the field. If player didn’t reduce the flower amount, it will badly influence the flowers growing. • Influences of too much and too little water. • Influences of too much and too little fertilizer. Simulation. Yi & Gayle EDTC-651-700

  16. Other stages Stage 3: After blooming Logic variables are the same as the Stage 2, the differences are amounts of each variable. For example: the flower may need more water and fertilizer. Insects may appear more frequent because the flowers. Simulation. Yi & Gayle EDTC-651-700

  17. Simulation variables hypothesis There is a group variable hypothesis based on all conditions Basic condition: indoor/loam/south zone/rose/seeds Other simulation variables: The plants life cycle is (let’s say 90days: Stages 1:30days, Stages 2: 30days, Stages 3: 30days) Stages 1: water-1g/day, light- 12hours/day (or ignore this), Fertilizer 5 u/7days (base on the soil condition) (it’s indoor, we don’t need weeding) Stages 2: water-2g/day, light- 12hours/day (or ignore this), Fertilizer 7 u/7days (Unit) Stages 3: water-2g/day, light- 12hours/day (or ignore this), Fertilizer 7 u/7days (Unit) Simulation. Yi & Gayle EDTC-651-700

  18. Simulation interface elements • After all conditions have chosen, the growing is built (for example: Zone 3, loam soil, garden planting) • With the time line and simulation rules, the water number will decrease, if the water decrease to the basic level, the flower will not grow, and the player need water them, then the water number will plus the number player added. Simulation. Yi & Gayle EDTC-651-700

  19. Pedagogical Agent (stages) As Seed As Sprout As Mature Flower Typical Screen Header and Navigation: Planting ZoneSoilEnvironmentDailyCareWeeklyCare Simulation. Yi & Gayle EDTC-651-700

  20. Key for Multimedia Elements Use for proximity of technical details, and for feedback. Mouseover or Mouse Click Use for modality as ped. agent on each page view. Open audio clip automatically. Audio Clip Use for simple demos on soil prep, potting a seedling, planting seeds and planting bulbs. Video Clip Line Drawing Animation Use for showing sprouting stages. Use Ped. Agent stages in this line drawing animation. Simulation. Yi & Gayle EDTC-651-700

  21. First Screen: “Want to Plant A Flower?” This is how the higher level looks. But first, you get to play with maps and dirt! Audio clip for ped. agent Click here to continue Planting ZoneSoilEnvironmentDailyCareWeeklyCare Simulation. Yi & Gayle EDTC-651-700

  22. Insert audio clip with ped. agent discussing planting information provided on seed packets You have just chosen your planting zone! Congratulations. Simulation. Yi & Gayle EDTC-651-700 Planting ZoneSoilEnvironmentDailyCareWeeklyCare

  23. Let’s Play a Game with a Planting Zone Map Hi My name is Petals Audio Clip (for modality) Simulation. Yi & Gayle EDTC-651-700 Planting ZoneSoilEnvironmentDailyCareWeeklyCare

  24. Ready to Make Your Flower? Audio Clip (for modality) Now you get to choose • Your soil Then, • Your growing environment • Your flower’s beginning • Your flower’s blossom Then you get to plant and water it Planting ZoneSoilEnvironmentDailyCareWeeklyCare Simulation. Yi & Gayle EDTC-651-700

  25. This choice will become the soil of your growing environment. Audio Clip (for modality) Planting ZoneSoilEnvironmentDailyCareWeeklyCare Simulation. Yi & Gayle EDTC-651-700

  26. Insert video clip showing someone preparing loam for planting seeds. Have them self-narrate the video. Planting ZoneSoilEnvironmentDailyCareWeeklyCare Simulation. Yi & Gayle EDTC-651-700

  27. This choice will become your growing environment Audio Clip (for modality) Simulation. Yi & Gayle EDTC-651-700

  28. This choice will become your flower’s beginning Audio clip for Ped Agent Simulation. Yi & Gayle EDTC-651-700

  29. Flowers are either annuals (die every year and need to replanted annually) or perennials (will re-grow year after year). Audio Cip (for lmodality) Planting ZoneSoilEnvironmentDailyCareWeeklyCare Simulation. Yi & Gayle EDTC-651-700

  30. What do your petals look like? On mouseover, provide feedback on each flower type (annual or perennial, acceptable planting zones, sunlight & water requirements. Daffodil Daisy Zinna Peony Audio Clip (for modality) Sunflower Simulation. Yi & Gayle EDTC-651-700

  31. So, this is what you have created: • (for visual background, use the growing environment graphic chosen by learner) • (show soil) • (show flower seed or bulb) And now I get to sprout! (next screen view shows seed growing into a flower) Audio Clip for Ped Agent Simulation. Yi & Gayle EDTC-651-700

  32. Sprouting Simulation Audio Clip (for modality) • Stages of a Flower (simple line drawing animation showing a seed sprouting into a seedling and then maturing into a flowering plant. Simulation. Yi & Gayle EDTC-651-700

  33. Wow - Next step Insert simple line drawing animation to prepare learner for the next level of the simulation. Give simple overview of how the controls will work and what to expect from the simulation progression. Audio Clip (for modality) Planting ZoneSoilEnvironmentDailyCareWeeklyCare Simulation. Yi & Gayle EDTC-651-700

  34. After selecting the growing environment • The simulation interface will give player a flower field(based on the preview selection). • It will go to the Interface which will simulate the daily maintain for player. • It will include three panels: plant panel, condition panel and control panel • It will run based on the time and other variables which will influence the flower growing. For example: with the time going, the water/fertilizer will reduce, if those variables beyond the safe boundary, system will warn player. And player will need operate the variables based on the system warning. Simulation. Yi & Gayle EDTC-651-700

  35. Add audio clip of ped agent Stage 1: Seeding On mouseover for each variable in the vertical task bar, provide name and function of each icon. Examples: Shovel (used to dig up soil to prepare for planting). Fertilizer (used to feed your flower. Too little or too much is bad). Water can (water gently, at consistent intervals appropriate to the soil. For sandy soil, water more often. Rocky soil won’t absorb water, so water only enough that roots can directly absorb. Loam retains water nicely, so don’t overwater. Planting ZoneSoilEnvironmentDailyCareWeeklyCare Simulation. Yi & Gayle EDTC-651-700

  36. Add audio clip of ped agent Stage 1: Seeding Warning: light is not enough, you need to give your seeds more light! The simulation system detects if the value of light is too low than normal value! Simulation. Yi & Gayle EDTC-651-700

  37. Stage 2: before blooming Add audio clip of ped agent Planting ZoneSoilEnvironmentDailyCareWeeklyCare Simulation. Yi & Gayle EDTC-651-700

  38. Add audio clip of ped agent Stage 3: flower Planting ZoneSoilEnvironmentDailyCareWeeklyCare Simulation. Yi & Gayle EDTC-651-700

  39. Add audio clip of ped agent Time for another game! “What’s Wrong With This Picture”? This field has: Too much water? (Correct. Too much water will stunt the growth of the plants) Too much sun? (No. Too much sun would dry up the soil) Too much soil? (No. It would be very hard to have too much soil in a field) Too many plants? (No. There is plenty of soil for more plants) Make a multiple-choice question. Hide answers and far-transfer feedback until user clicks. On click, provide dropdown of feedback as shown in ( ). Planting ZoneSoilEnvironmentDailyCareWeeklyCare Simulation. Yi & Gayle EDTC-651-700

  40. Add audio clip of ped agent Again! That was fun. “What’s Wrong With This Picture”? OK, this soil needs something. What is it? More fertilizer? More flowers? More water? More sun? After user clicks, show this far-transfer feedback: Maybe. We need more information. No. Not unless it gets more water. Yes. Definitely needs water. No. The excessive sun is causing the evaporation. Make a multiple-choice question. Hide answers and far-transfer feedback until user clicks. On click, provide dropdown of feedback as shown in ( ). Simulation. Yi & Gayle EDTC-651-700

  41. Add audio clip of ped agent OK, last game to playGot 3 questions for you Which planting zones cover the largest geographic area? (after user clicks, please supply feedback as follows: 5+6 (No, try again) 2 +3 (That’s right !) 9+10 (No, that is actually the smallest geographic area. 6+7 (No, but they are the brightest colors) Planting ZoneSoilEnvironmentDailyCareWeeklyCare Simulation. Yi & Gayle EDTC-651-700

  42. Add audio clip of ped agent 2 more chances to play! After playing this simulation, which environment would you choose for planting sunflowers? • desert, sandy soil, no fertilizer, mostly sun • Canadian Rockies, rocky soil, full shade, in a pot • Midwest, full sun, loam, fertilizer, in your yard • Anywhere, it doesn’t matter. Sunflowers are very hardy. (after user clicks, provide this feedback) No. The sandy soil won’t hold the water that the large sunflowers will need; sunflowers are also large plants and grown best with some fertilizer. No. The weather is too cold. Check the growing zone(s) on the packet of seeds; being tall plants, they need more room than a typical pot offers. Yes. Sunflowers will like this environment No. Sunflowers are sturdy plants, but they still need appropriate sun, water, fertilizer, and well-draining soil. Planting ZoneSoilEnvironmentDailyCareWeeklyCare Simulation. Yi & Gayle EDTC-651-700

  43. Still having fun? Good! Add audio clip of ped agent One last “What’s Wrong with This Picture?” Will these seeds work in this growing environment? Yes, they will. (No, the seeds are so very small for such a wild environment. Grow the seeds into seedlings first) No. The soil is too clumpy and is improperly prepared, and the seeds are so small (Right!) First it needs to rain (No, rainfall isn’t the problem) These hardy seeds could grow anywhere. (No, since this is “in the wild”, many variables could not be controlled, and these seeds look rather delicate) Planting ZoneSoilEnvironmentDailyCareWeeklyCare Simulation. Yi & Gayle EDTC-651-700

  44. Thanks for playing! Add audio clip of ped agent Now, go plant something! Practice. Practice. Practice. Simulation. Yi & Gayle EDTC-651-700

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