Instructional Simulation can be a great tool to use in the classroom for a multiple reasons. Students of all ages can participate in simulations such as the Oregon Trail, which was around when I was in elementary school, Sim City, or Civilization. These types of simulations provide students with tasks and encourage them to strategize as they move through the game. Simulations are a fun and engaging educational tool, that can be used in the classroom.
These types of technologies are also great for distance learning. Students who are not in the classroom can participate and contribute by playing along. Instructional simulations can also be a great tool to teach students time management and how to stay on task in order to reach their goal.
Instructional Simulations are also great tools to prepare medical students for surgery or soldiers for war. Simulations are an important part of our students future and it is important to not only engage them in the classroom, but teach them how these simulations work so they can create more advanced simulations for their future and future generations to come.
Jen Maxfield
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