explorable explanation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A form of informational media that presents an interactive computer simulation of a given concept, along with guidance to the audience of learners.

Word forms

explorable explanation explorable explanations

Etymology

The term was first used in passing by Peter Brusilovsky in a 1994 paper, but only entered common use in 2011 with the publication of an essay by Bret Victor.

Synonyms

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