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Gamification: Simulation

Author: Ashley Sweatt

Source: Image of plant, Public Domain, http://mrg.bz/9YJ1XR

Video Transcript

Notes on "Gamification: Simulation"

Overview

(00:00 - 00:16) Introduction

(00:17 - 00:35) What will you learn today?

(00:36 - 01:17) What is simulation?

(01:18 - 01:57) How is simulation and a game different?

(01:58 - 03:07) Why are simulations good to use in the classroom?

(03:08 - 03:48) What did you learn today?

(03:49 - 04:21) Reflection

 

Additional Resources

Farming in the Gilded Age: A Simulation

This video demonstrates how to use simulation in the classroom. In this video, you will see how simulations can help students learn important historical concepts.
https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/using-simulation-in-the-classroom


Jeremiah McCall on Using Simulation Games in the History Classroom

This blog post is a great example of simulation in action. Scroll down to see a list of potential tools for simulation in your classroom and a brief description of each.
http://teachinghistory.org/nhec-blog/25117


Other Reference

Wedig, T. (2010). Getting the most from classroom simulations: Strategies for maximizing learning outcomes. PS, Political Science and Politics, July, 547-555.