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Ellington, Henry; And Others – Simulation/Games for Learning, 1984
Describes a multiformat simulation game based on the theme of budgeting for food and its original development as a manual exercise for use with old age pensioners. The game's current versions, their uses, and target audiences are discussed along with how the exercise was made generally available in a do-it-yourself package. (Author/MBR)
Descriptors: Budgeting, Computer Software, Development, Educational Games
Martin, Allan – Simulation/Games for Learning, 1988
Outlines two traditions in the field of computer simulation, one focusing upon the character of the software within the computer, the other focusing upon the exercise outside the computer which the software is supporting. Topics discussed include mathematical modeling, gaming, information retrieval, decision monitoring, and applications in…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Decision Making