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Simulations as a Teaching Strategy

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Simulations and games have grown from rote drills using a computer to challenging learning experiences for students that hone problem-solving and critical thinking skills. This is why gamification and wider simulation strategies hold huge value in educational facilities across the globe. What is a Simulation?

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What is the 21st Century Lesson Plan?

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To focus on the over-arching concepts above, make learning platform-neutral. For example, when teaching spreadsheets, make the software or online tools a vehicle for practicing critical thinking, data analysis, and evidence-based learning, not for learning one brand of software or a particular spreadsheet tool.