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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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What is the 21st Century Lesson Plan?

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Students use habits of mind like critical thinking, deep learning, and evidence-based decisions to decide on the right answers. Problem solving is integral to learning. Who doesn’t have problems every day that must be solved? This information doesn’t always agree on a conclusion.

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Simulations: Experiential Learning Tools

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Instructional simulations have the potential to engage students in deep learning. Deep learning empowers understanding as opposed to surface learning which deals with memorization. Through simulations, a learner learns to reflect on and extend knowledge by active exploration and by using problem solving approach.