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Peer reviewedHester, Donald D. – Journal of Economic Education, 1991
Describes an instructional simulation of a commercial banking system. Identifies the teaching of portfolio theory, market robustness, and the subtleties of institutional constraints and decision making under uncertainty as the project's goals. Discusses the results of applying the simulation in an environment of local and national markets and a…
Descriptors: Banking, Computer Simulation, Economics Education, Free Enterprise System
Vlahakis, Robert – Computing Teacher, 1988
Reviews a classroom experience which used the computer simulation "Decisions, Decisions: Immigration" in a secondary school social studies class. Highlights include descriptions of the decision making process, rank ordering of priorities, political and social issues relating to immigration, and benefits of teaching the simulation. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Decision Making, Political Issues
Peer reviewedKing, Paul G.; LaRoe, Ross M. – Journal of Economic Education, 1991
Describes the liberal arts, computer laboratory-based economics program at Denison University (Ohio). Includes as goals helping students to (1) understand deductive arguments, (2) learn to apply theory in real-world situations, and (3) test and modify theory when necessary. Notes that the program combines computer laboratory experiments for…
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Curriculum, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation
Download full textWilkenfeld, Jonathan; Kaufman, Joyce; Starkey, Brigid – 1995
This report of a study at the University of Maryland describes an international, interactive, and interdisciplinary project for first- and second-year students, which combines a large lecture format with small-group, seminar-type sessions organized around a computer-assisted simulation model, the International Communication and Negotiation…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Case Studies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation
Peer reviewedOpheim, Cynthia; Stouffer, W. B. – PS: Political Science and Politics, 1997
Describes a CD-ROM product that simulates introducing a freshman congressman to Washington, DC. The member is briefed on duties and responsibilities (including a historical overview) and given a tour of the Capitol. Interactive components include hiring staffers and acquiring leadership positions. Includes suggestions for integrating the product…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Course Content
Peer reviewedKaufman, Joyce P. – Social Studies Review, 1996
Maintains that the explosion of communications technology represents both content and method for social studies courses. Praises the International Negotiation Project (INP) as an educational resource that incorporates both. The INP is a computer-assisted simulation of international negotiation and foreign policy decision making. (MJP)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education
