Resources and Samples
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The following is a listing of resources and samples of instructional simulations.
Resources
http://www.learningsim.net/images/stories/simulation_criteria.pdf - What Makes a Good Simulation?
https://lms.brocku.ca/access/content/attachment/ADED4F32D05SP2013WWW001/Forums/1ccac24c-4336-4571-bb59-b842715d91d2/simulation_an_effective_way_of_learning_July10.pdf - Simulation: An Effective Way of Learning
http://iteslj.org/Techniques/Tompkins-RolePlaying.html - Role Playing/Simulation
http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=7&ved=0CGUQFjAG&url=http%3A%2F%2Fciteseerx.ist.psu.edu%2Fviewdoc%2Fdownload%3Fdoi%3D10.1.1.93.8969%26rep%3Drep1%26type%3Dpdf&ei=0nrJUanEKIPiiwKViIGgDw&usg=AFQjCNED51roEurvT5_9B7ZlYbAkj3Mbng&sig2=zZgGXcBEghm6Fm3RCQu4IQ&bvm=bv.48340889,d.cGE - Simulations: Bringing the benefits of situated learning to the traditional classroom
Samples
A widely used format for designing on line learning environments is WebQuest. (http://questgarden.com/159/36/2/130520145909/ or http://questgarden.com/137/38/1/111222110211/). There are also newer models for instruction that are more interactive and integrated, such as Project Page, MiniQuest, CuriculumQuest, DecisionQuest.
Sample Computer Simulations
SimCity --A computer simulation of a city planning adventure. Users fight crime and unemployment, control budgets, transit and population. Users create industry , shopping centers, parks, airports and more--- either from scratch or by using the models provided.
SimEarth-- Learners take charge of an entire planet and guide life from its inception as singlec elled microbes to a human civilization. Graphs and information windows reveal every detail of the planet's health.
SimLife -- Learners design plants and animals at the genetic level to influence how they appear, act, and eventually evolve. Learners can play with food webs, mutations, extinctions, and genetic engineering.
Carmen Sandiego Series published by Broderbund (http://www.carmensandiego.com/hmh/site/carmen/)
Sample Simulations
http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/fluid-pressure-and-flow - Understanding Fluid Pressure and Flow Concepts
http://www.brainpop.com/technology/computersandinternet/digitaletiquette/ - Understanding Digital Etiquette
http://space.jpl.nasa.gov/ - Solar System Simulator
http://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cResource.dspDetail&ResourceID=1032&ClassID=0 - Understanding Volume
http://www.smg2000.org/ - Stock Market Simulation
http://olc.spsd.sk.ca/DE/PD/instr/strats/simul/simlist.html - Lots of other samples listed here
http://www.learningsim.net/images/stories/simulation_criteria.pdf - What Makes a Good Simulation?
https://lms.brocku.ca/access/content/attachment/ADED4F32D05SP2013WWW001/Forums/1ccac24c-4336-4571-bb59-b842715d91d2/simulation_an_effective_way_of_learning_July10.pdf - Simulation: An Effective Way of Learning
http://iteslj.org/Techniques/Tompkins-RolePlaying.html - Role Playing/Simulation
http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=7&ved=0CGUQFjAG&url=http%3A%2F%2Fciteseerx.ist.psu.edu%2Fviewdoc%2Fdownload%3Fdoi%3D10.1.1.93.8969%26rep%3Drep1%26type%3Dpdf&ei=0nrJUanEKIPiiwKViIGgDw&usg=AFQjCNED51roEurvT5_9B7ZlYbAkj3Mbng&sig2=zZgGXcBEghm6Fm3RCQu4IQ&bvm=bv.48340889,d.cGE - Simulations: Bringing the benefits of situated learning to the traditional classroom
Samples
A widely used format for designing on line learning environments is WebQuest. (http://questgarden.com/159/36/2/130520145909/ or http://questgarden.com/137/38/1/111222110211/). There are also newer models for instruction that are more interactive and integrated, such as Project Page, MiniQuest, CuriculumQuest, DecisionQuest.
Sample Computer Simulations
SimCity --A computer simulation of a city planning adventure. Users fight crime and unemployment, control budgets, transit and population. Users create industry , shopping centers, parks, airports and more--- either from scratch or by using the models provided.
SimEarth-- Learners take charge of an entire planet and guide life from its inception as singlec elled microbes to a human civilization. Graphs and information windows reveal every detail of the planet's health.
SimLife -- Learners design plants and animals at the genetic level to influence how they appear, act, and eventually evolve. Learners can play with food webs, mutations, extinctions, and genetic engineering.
Carmen Sandiego Series published by Broderbund (http://www.carmensandiego.com/hmh/site/carmen/)
Sample Simulations
http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/fluid-pressure-and-flow - Understanding Fluid Pressure and Flow Concepts
http://www.brainpop.com/technology/computersandinternet/digitaletiquette/ - Understanding Digital Etiquette
http://space.jpl.nasa.gov/ - Solar System Simulator
http://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cResource.dspDetail&ResourceID=1032&ClassID=0 - Understanding Volume
http://www.smg2000.org/ - Stock Market Simulation
http://olc.spsd.sk.ca/DE/PD/instr/strats/simul/simlist.html - Lots of other samples listed here
Videos
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Video: Using simulators to provide better care – how nursing students use simulators to learn
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Video: Simulation training for nursing orientation
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Video: Example simulation software to teach skills to run a lemonaide stand
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Video: Learning engineering through simulation games
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