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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 certainly prominent in the workplace, where some 90% of employees say that gamification makes them better at their job and more productive at work.

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Infusing Games in Learning: Key Advantages

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Imagine if this level of passion and excitement can be diverted into learning!! Games have the potential to engage students in deep learning. Research has identified games as extremely powerful tools for modern-day teaching, learning, and assessments. Game based learning’ and ‘Gamification’.

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What is the 21st Century Lesson Plan?

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Students are digital natives, already in the habit of learning via technology. It’s the teacher’s responsibility to insure students learn over-arching concepts such as how to speak to a group, how to listen effectively, how to think critically, and how to solve problems. Transfer of knowledge is critical.

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Simulations: Experiential Learning Tools

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Have you heard of learning to drive using simulators? Simulations as Learning Tools. Instructional simulations have the potential to engage students in deep learning. Deep learning empowers understanding as opposed to surface learning which deals with memorization. As a result the user: .