Advocates the use of databases and simulations in social studies classrooms. Maintains that quality instruction, both before and after computer use, determines the quality of the learning experience. Provides titles of several simulation and database products. (JDH)

Argues that using simulations designed for purposes other than teaching English as a foreign language offers a way to enlist full participation on a "language-generating" activity, thereby encouraging language acquisition as opposed to learning. Gives an example of one such simulation with a set of guidelines for running it. (SED)

Describes the positive features, significant benefits, and learner interaction modes of videodisc simulation technology and discusses the development of a program structure which utilizes videodisc simulation. (MBR)

Discusses some basic theoretical perspectives in second-language learning and draws tentative links with underlying themes and processes in simulation gaming. It is argued that the application of simulation gaming to second-language learning encourages learners to play with language symbols and enjoy themselves while learning. (Author/MBR)

Shows the business education teacher ways to teach students transcription skills. Includes classroom organization, copy distribution (work in progress, for teacher's signature, to be filed), grading (production plan, percentage plan), interruptions (idle chatter, additional dictation, directions), filing the carbons, and businesslike atmosphere.…

Interactive videodisc systems offer individualized instruction that actively involves the learner. Benefits and drawbacks of using videodiscs in the classroom are discussed. (DF)

Reviews the components of simulations and games (roles, interactions, rules, goals, outcomes) and the criteria (validity, reliability, utility) by which they can be assessed. Provides a model for including these criteria in the selection/design, use, and assessment of communication simulations and games. (PD)

This paper introduces the reader to the concepts of binomial probability and simulation. A spreadsheet is used to illustrate these concepts. Random number generators are great technological tools for demonstrating the concepts of probability. Ideas of approximation, estimation, and mathematical usefulness provide numerous ways of learning…

This paper presents a summary of action research investigating statistics students' understandings of the sampling distribution of the mean. With four sections of an introductory Statistics in Education course (n=98 students), a computer simulation activity (R. delMas, J. Garfield, and B. Chance, 1999) was implemented and evaluated to show…

A simulation game provides a highly versatile model suitable for use is economics, political science or sociology lessons, or in any situation in which conflict of groups or individual interests are being examined. (Author/KM)

Reported are results of a study which compared a traditional method of teaching office practice with a simulation method using MOE Simulation materials. It was found that using simulation was more effective in developing attitudes and personality traits important to the office worker. (SC)

Describes a class project where children found ways to adapt to routines, situations, and events of a real community to a simulated society in the classroom. (GB)

Considered the value of educational simulations in instructional areas and situations. (Author/RK)

Simulations for teaching environmental issues are described

Increased interest in the use of simulation and games as instructional techniques can motivate the teacher to create games which meet the students' needs at low cost. (JB)