A national computer services network simulation model was used in a 3-day gaming exercise involving 16 institutional teams who made decisions about their likely long-term network participation. Participants were able to react to others' decisions and actions, and to critical overriding political, economical, and organizational issues. (CMV)

An interactive computing facility used to augment biology coursework by allowing students access to computer simulations of biological systems and processes. (Author)

The effectiveness of simulation games as a method for teaching superordinate concepts was tested via a week-long experiment involving 183 fifth and sixth-grade students in the development of map skills. The simulation group demonstrated superior performance on the delayed posttest but not on the immediate posttest. (JC)

Nine activities are described which illustrate how media techniques enhance the power of simulations and gaming approaches. (Author/STS)

A conceptual framework is presented which allows a group to define some common objective in a simulation/puzzle gaming context. (DAG)

A junk mail filing simulation is described as a simple but effective approach to teaching records management. Implementation of the approach is described in sixteen steps. Eight objectives and five variations to the simulation are included. (SH)

Presents a lesson designed to simulate the events of The Alaskan Native Claims Settlement Act in the classroom by assigning students roles as different Alaska natives with different concerns. Emphasizes map reading skills, resource inventorying, composite map production, land use and cultural values, and the process of land selection. (Author/AEM)

Describes the basis for a simulation game classification based on the game image, which is created against a foundation of events that occur during the course of the game. Three characteristics of the game image--reflection of reality, dialog, and motivation--are defined, and game dialog types are discussed in detail. (MBR)

Describes a two-dimensional sand-tank model that illustrates the influence of ground slope on tile drain discharge and the movement of groundwater in general. The model can be used to demonstrate the effect of topography on sub-surface water movement in agricultural catchments, thus it is a useful hydrological teaching aid. (Author/BSR)

Wittgenstein's view about communicating meanings forms the basis for an examination of the Society for the Advancement of Games and Simulations in Education and Training's (SAGSET) definitions of games, simulations, and simulation games. The question of whether usage can be made consistent to ease communication with SAGSET nonmembers is addressed.…

A simulation that helps secondary students to distinguish between nominal and real dollar values is presented. It was designed for use as part of a junior or senior high school US history unit on life at the beginning of the twentieth century. (RM)

Four mentally retarded adolescent females participated in a program for assessment and training of independent menstrual care skills. Results of a multiple baseline analysis indicated that subjects emitted few correct responses during baseline probes, but showed consistent improvements that corresponded to the introduction of training.…

Immediately following a lecture discussion on early hominid characteristics and behavior, students participate in a laboratory study of bipedal locomotion based on an analysis of footprints. The development and use of this simulation are described. (JN)

The rationale for using simulations is that the student takes an active role in learning. By being active participants, they gain insight into the reality the simulation model presents. (MLW)

Details specific methods for preparing students for employment interviews, emphasizing the paramount importance of interpersonal communication skills. (SK)