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Dieckmann, Peter; Friis, Susanne Molin; Lippert, Anne; Ostergaard, Doris – Simulation & Gaming, 2012
Introduction: This study describes (a) process goals, (b) success factors, and (c) barriers for optimizing simulation-based learning environments within the simulation setting model developed by Dieckmann. Methods: Seven simulation educators of different experience levels were interviewed using the Critical Incident Technique. Results: (a) The…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Computer Simulation, Barriers, Objectives
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Lynch, Martin A.; Tunstall, Richard J. – Simulation & Gaming, 2008
A growing body of evidence suggests that relevant, well-designed simulations can make a valuable contribution to students' experiences in training and education and go some way toward meeting the expectations of students who have grown up with immersive, computer-mediated games. Within universities, many barriers exist that may prevent the…
Descriptors: Creativity, Educational Philosophy, Partnerships in Education, Educational Games
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Blasi, Laura; Alfonso, Berta – Simulation & Gaming, 2006
Building and evaluating artifacts specifically for K-12 education, technologists committed to design sciences are needed along with an approach to evaluation increasing the systemic transfer from research and development into school settings. The authors describe THE VIRTUAL LAB scanning electronic microscope simulation, including (a) its…
Descriptors: Research and Development, Formative Evaluation, Science Laboratories, Qualitative Research
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Summers, Gary J. – Simulation & Gaming, 2004
New technologies are transforming the business simulation industry. The technologies come from research in computational fields of science, and they endow simulations with new capabilities and qualities. These capabilities and qualities include computerized behavioral simulations, online feedback and coaching, advanced interfaces, learning on…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Industry, Coaching (Performance), Business Administration Education