Examining the effects of field dependence-independence on learners' problem-solving performance and interaction with a computer modeling tool:Â Implications for the design of joint cognitive systems

► Participants used a computer modeling tool to solve a complex problem. ► Field-independent learners outperformed field-dependent learners. ► Field-mixed learners outperformed field-dependent learners. ► Learners interacted with the tool in statistically significant different ways. ► Implications about the design of joint cognitive systems are discussed.