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Misfeldt, Morten – Electronic Journal of e-Learning, 2015
In this paper I describe how students use a project management simulation game based on an attack-defense mechanism where two teams of players compete by challenging each other's projects. The project management simulation game is intended to be played by pre-service construction workers and engineers. The gameplay has two parts: a planning part,…
Descriptors: Educational Games, Learner Engagement, Case Method (Teaching Technique), Program Administration
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Lee, C. P.; Uluagac, A. S.; Fairbanks, K. D.; Copeland, J. A. – IEEE Transactions on Education, 2011
This paper describes a competition-style of exercise to teach system and network security and to reinforce themes taught in class. The exercise, called NetSecLab, is conducted on a closed network with student-formed teams, each with their own Linux system to defend and from which to launch attacks. Students are expected to learn how to: 1) install…
Descriptors: Computer Security, Teaching Methods, Computer Networks, Computer Science Education
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Lange, Carsten; Baylor, Amy L. – Journal of Economic Education, 2007
The authors present a constructivist approach for teaching game theory, on the basis, in part, of Axelrod's research approach. Using the Axelrod tournament multi-user system (ATMUS) software, students create strategies for a repeated prisoner's dilemma (RPD). Later, these strategies are matched with those of their classmates' in a classroom…
Descriptors: Game Theory, Constructivism (Learning), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
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Dunning, Jeremy; Bhattacharya, Sunand; Daniels, David; Dunning, Katherine – Forum on Public Policy Online, 2007
Science and technology, when applied to educational excellence, have become part of the arts and humanities of tomorrow. The interactive multimedia technology tools available to educators today provide an opportunity to build into the distance or traditional course through learning objects, highly interactive experiential exercises that allow the…
Descriptors: Technology Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Higher Education, Partnerships in Education
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Borst, Richard – Science Teacher, 1989
Describes a kangaroo simulation which can be adapted for use with radio tracking activities for other animals. Outlines procedures and information to help implement the activity. Provides a map of Australia, calculations, and sample kangaroo movement data. (RT)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Biological Sciences, Computer Simulation, Ecology
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Ruohomaki, Virpi – Simulation & Gaming, 2003
This article introduces development and design approaches to organizational change (DIL). Simulation games can be used for promoting organizational development. They offer an arena for organization members to analyze the present state of an organization and create new organizational solutions. The bridge between the present and future mode of…
Descriptors: Educational Games, Organizational Change, Information Technology, Organizational Development