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The Role of Simulations in the Learning Journey

Magic EdTech

How does simulation as a learning delivery mechanism differ from others? Simulations act as a replication of a particular situation or environment which is very different from any other type of learning. They emphasize the development of problem-solving and decision-making skills through the exploration of scenarios.

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The 8 Elements of Critical Thinking

Educators Technology

5 important critical thinking skills Critical thinking, as stated earlier, is an analytic framework that consists of several thinking skills some of which include: 1- Asking questions The ability to think critically starts with posing serious and deep questions regarding what is normatively considered valid and true knowledge. Engelhart, M.

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Morph with the wind: shape-changing buildings

Futurum

Buildings are also becoming taller and more flexible, as lighter building materials and more sophisticated designs are developed, but wind-induced vibrations only get stronger and more serious with height. Tomorrow’s engineers will face many challenges to solve, related to climate, change, cybersecurity and population growth.