This paper describes new training technologies. It documents the potential of these technologies and simple and complex ground trainers for improving both the quality and efficiency of pilot training. (Author)

It is obvious to any observer that today the social studies is in the process of a revolutionary change. It is axiomatic that one of the universal goals that all these changes are aimed at is to make social studies courses more meaningful and relevant to the life experiences of the student. One of the fastest developing innovations within the…

Computer simulation enables us to construct and test the dynamics of complex physical and biological systems as well as a wide variety of social processes and problems. This bibliography contains abstracts and annotations of over 150 publications of the Rand Corporation on the theory, design, and use of computer simulation. A first section lists…

This report discusses the objectives and progress to date of Project PRIME: Planning Resources in Minnesota Education. These include: (1) testing the CAMPUS model at 3 institutions; (2) training to use the model; (3) developing compatible planning tools; (4) research on program analysis and faculty activities; (5) linking CAMPUS to institutional…

Simulation should be a principal feature of a counselor education program. Simulation is a controlled representation of a real situation. In a systematic counseling training program, emphasis is placed on the establishment of instructional objectives and the use of simulation experiences to reach these goals. Instructional objectives are prepared…

The design of a series of planning games is outlined. The purpose of the games is to convey an appreciation of the variety of possible futures and to indicate both how the occurrence of some events may affect the probability of occurrence of others and how much of a role chance may play, as opposed to deliberate intervention by the players, in…

Rules number 3, 4, 5, and 6 are detailed for avoiding commonly made mistakes in designing simulations and games. (HB)

Monte Carlo simulation techniques use multiple values in the form of probability distributions for input variables and generate a distribution of possible futures. This article explores some of the implications of adopting a probabilistic approach to planning over the more conventional deterministic approach. (Author/IRT)

As measured by the Mathias Township School's student participants, the total life simulation project was successful. Among the 11 tasks required were opening both a savings and checking account or establishing an average weekly income by getting one or more jobs or applying for food stamps and/or welfare. (JC)

This article is a tutorial on writing a simulator--the example used is a casino. The nontechnical, step by step approach is designed to enable even non-programmers to understand the design of such a simulation. (Author)

The use of simulation games has not been demonstrated to be a highly effective instructional method. (Author)

Describes how a simulated excursion to Israel was used to teach many kinds of related information. (JMB)

An annotated list of resources is provided for persons beginning to explore seriously the potential of simulation/gaming for enhancing instruction. (Author/STS)

Describes the philosophy and environment of discussion and offers some practical techniques for discussion facilitation. (Author)

A card game to initiate discussions of institutionalized sexism. (Author)