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Wiggins, Bradley E. – Simulation & Gaming, 2012
The growing need for intercultural literacy in an increasingly interconnected and computer-mediated world contrasts with the dearth of investigation in best practices when designing simulations aimed at improving intercultural communication. Synthetic cultures inspired by real-world cultural traits, problem-based learning, and a social…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Constructivism (Learning), Intercultural Communication, Cultural Traits
Palmunen, Lauri-Matti; Pelto, Elina; Paalumäki, Anni; Lainema, Timo – Simulation & Gaming, 2013
Studies on students' perceptions of learning in business simulations often suggest that students like simulations and view them more positively than both lectures and case discussions. However, research on the actual learning outcomes deriving from participating in business simulations still needs to be pursued. Consequently, the purpose of this…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Business Administration Education, Cognitive Processes, Pretests Posttests
Landwehr, Peter; Spraragen, Marc; Ranganathan, Balki; Carley, Kathleen M.; Zyda, Michael – Simulation & Gaming, 2013
In this article, the authors discuss the development of the "Sudan Game," an interactive model of the country in the time period leading up to the Sudanese referendum on the secession of the South. While many simulations are designed to educate about their subjects, the "Sudan Game" is intended to be a prototype for policy…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Computer Games, Public Policy, Policy Formation
Moizer, Jonathan; Lean, Jonathan – Simulation & Gaming, 2010
This article presents a conceptual analysis of simulation game adoption and use across university faculty. The metaphor of epidemiology is used to characterize the diffusion of simulation games for teaching and learning. A simple stock-flow diagram is presented to illustrate this dynamic. Future scenarios for simulation game adoption are…
Descriptors: Educational Games, Simulation, Adoption (Ideas), College Faculty
Stainton, Andrew J.; Johnson, Johnnie E.; Borodzicz, Edward P. – Simulation & Gaming, 2010
Many past educational validity studies of business gaming simulation, and more specifically total enterprise simulation, have been inconclusive. Studies have focused on the weaknesses of business gaming simulation; which is often regarded as an educational medium that has limitations regarding learning effectiveness. However, no attempts have been…
Descriptors: Educational Games, Research Methodology, Validity, Simulation
Kopainsky, Birgit; Pedercini, Matteo; Davidsen, Pal I.; Alessi, Stephen M. – Simulation & Gaming, 2010
Simulation models provide decision support to long-term planning processes. The Bergen Learning Environment for National Development (BLEND) is a game based on a simplified version of Millennium Institute's Threshold 21 model (T21) that sensitizes policy makers in sub-Saharan African nations to the need for simulation-based decision support. The…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Academic Achievement, Models, Computer Simulation
Harteveld, Casper; ten Thij, Eleonore; Copier, Marinka – Simulation & Gaming, 2011
One of the goals of game designers is to design for an engaging experience and for social interaction. The question is how. We know that games can be engaging and allow for social interaction, but how do we achieve this or even improve on it? This article provides an overview of several scientific approaches that deal with this question. It…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Relationship, Interaction, Social Environment, Educational Research
Garson, G. David – Simulation & Gaming, 2009
After years at the periphery of the social sciences, simulation is now emerging as an important and widely used tool for understanding social phenomena. Through simulation, researchers can identify causal effects, specify critical parameter estimates, and clarify the state of the art with respect to what is understood about how processes evolve…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Social Sciences, Models, Decision Making
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
Mariais, Christelle; Michau, Florence; Pernin, Jean-Philippe – Simulation & Gaming, 2012
To strengthen the motivation of learners, the professional training sector is focusing more and more on game-based learning. In this context, the authors have become interested in the design of Learning Role-Play Game (LRPG) scenarios. The aim of this article is to improve the designers' confidence in the validity of the game-based learning…
Descriptors: Professional Training, Educational Technology, Methods, Models
Takatalo, Jari; Hakkinen, Jukka; Kaistinen, Jyrki; Nyman, Gote – Simulation & Gaming, 2011
Playing entertainment computer, video, and portable games, namely, digital games, is receiving more and more attention in academic research. Games are studied in different situations with numerous methods, but little is known about if and how the playing situation affects the user experience (UX) in games. In addition, it is hard to understand and…
Descriptors: Video Games, Measurement Techniques, Laboratories, Males
Prakash, Edmond; Brindle, Geoff; Jones, Kevin; Zhou, Suiping; Chaudhari, Narendra S.; Wong, Kok-Wai – Simulation & Gaming, 2009
Games technology has undergone tremendous development. In this article, the authors report the rapid advancement that has been observed in the way games software is being developed, as well as in the development of games content using game engines. One area that has gained special attention is modeling the game environment such as terrain and…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Games, Video Technology, Technological Advancement
Klabbers, Jan H. G. – Simulation & Gaming, 2009
Since its introduction in academia and professional practice during the 1950s, gaming has been linked to simulation. Although both fields have a few important characteristics in common, they are distinct in their form and underlying theories of knowledge and methodology. Nevertheless, in the literature, hybrid terms such as "gaming/simulation" and…
Descriptors: Educational Games, Figurative Language, Simulation, Definitions

Peters, Vincent; Vissers, Geert; Heijne, Gerton – Simulation & Gaming, 1998
Explores the concept of validity in relation to games and simulations, including four aspects of validity that apply to simulations and games (psychological reality, structural validity, process validity, and predictive validity). Factors that may threaten validity during game design are discussed, and suggestions are made to avert these threats.…
Descriptors: Design Requirements, Games, Models, Simulation

Gold, Steven C. – Simulation & Gaming, 1993
Discussion of the interpolation methodology expounded by Goosen and Kusel to model business functions for simulation design criticizes the approach's simplicity because interactive effects between variables in the functional relationships are not considered. (six references) (EA)
Descriptors: Business, Economic Factors, Marketing, Mathematical Formulas