Reviews some of the cross-cultural factors that should be considered in the design of interactive learning environments such as computer simulations and games. Highlights include cross-cultural differences in learning and the use of technology; cross-cultural attitudes toward technology; computer anxiety; and a methodology for culture-centered…

Business games have begun to assume a role in the education of the students in many universities in Hong Kong. Yet quantitative information on simulations used in the Hong Kong tertiary institutions has been very limited. A major survey covering all seven Hong Kong universities, polytechnics, and colleges was administered to examine current usage…

This article describes the use of a management simulation in a Chinese university during the spring semesters of 1997, 1998, and 2000. Although administrative difficulties presented special problems, Chinese university administrators were interested in introducing this form of experiential learning. Student reaction was positive. Participating in…