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EDT321
Summer Session
Technology for Learning
Instructional Simulations
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Can you use a computer to learn to…
fly a plane?dissect a frog?shut down a nuclear plant in an
emergency?perform knee replacement
surgery?
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Where are simulations used?
Telecommunication Business and finance Transportation Defense and military Health/Medical Education Weather forecasting Etc.
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Objectives
Describe how simulation is used for learning
Evaluate the instructional soundness of three web-based simulations
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Definition
Model of something realNot real itselfCan be manipulated by the userProvides feedback for actions
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Games and Demonstrations
Games can be simulationsDemonstrations can be
simulationsNot all games and
demonstrations are simulations Must simulate something real Must allow for user interaction
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Simulation Types
Animation or spatial models If-then process modelsScenario-based, role-playingWhat-if interactive modelsVirtual reality or immersive
simulationHands-on software practice
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Instructional Simulations
Goals or objectives for knowledge or behavior
Skill or concept will be used in a real world setting
Complexity appropriate for learning objectives
Allows problem-solving or decision-making opportunity
Feedback about progress is provided
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How does a simulation work?
Replicates or imitates some aspect of the world or environment
Requires learner interactionAllows practice until masteredProvides feedback for actions
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Strengths
Accelerates learning
Anywhere access Lower costs to
deliver Increases attention
span Interactive Compresses time
and space
Safe environment Practice Feedback Hands-on learning Discovery learning Visualize complex
or abstract processes
Allows predictions
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Weaknesses
Accessibility depends on available technology
Computer literacy requiredMay need background informationCostly to develop initially
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Simulations for instruction
Goals and directionsWhy simulation is being used
(learning, practice, information)Awareness of final result Is the simulation user friendly?
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Simulation Checklist
Real Fun Accessible Clear Educational
Sim 1 Sim 2 Sim 3
Real
Fun
Acc.
Clear
Educ.
TOTAL
Rate each from 1-10
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Realism
Simulation is relevant Feels familiarWorks as expectedPlausible Easy to make transfer from
simulation to real world
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Fun
Want to keep playing, or play again
Easy to useCould be personalizedSome surprisesPlayer collaboration or team
competition
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Accessible
Works as expected on computer Loads quickly, works well
No forms to fill out to beginCan be finished in time allowedDoesn’t cause frustration
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Clear
Instructions clearGoals stated at beginning or are
obviousDecisions are linked to simulation
outcomesNot biased Don’t get lost
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Educational
Skill or concept will be used in a real world setting
Allows problem-solving or decision-making
Practice availableFeedback about progress is
providedKnowledge of goal success
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www.isodynamic.com
Click Click
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http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/monitor/engine2.html
Roll mouse over Operating Instructions
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Practice Find three web-based simulations to evaluate
Use URL list (Simulation Sites) provided by instructor
Complete an evaluation checklist
Post the checklist to your www folder, hyperlink it to your website and send it to your instructor through the Digital Drop Box
Score each category from 1 (low) to 10 (high)Your opinion only – no right or wrong answers!