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"Simulations are unique instructional strategies because they are representations of reality that when used in an instructional context are repeatable,
consistent, take less time, cost less than most other instructional strategies and are always available.As a vehicle for the acquisition of knowledge and skills in an active exploratory learning environment,
simulations allows for student interaction by the entering answers, directions or decisions and solving problems. During this process, the learner is actively involved in constructing and reconstructing his/her
knowledge base. Power is placed into the hands of the student, providing them with the ability to test and communicate their own ideas on how things work. Learning occurs "by doing". The focus within the
learning goals thus shifts from recall and reproduction of knowledge to understanding of a domain and transferable knowledge." Read more in this article from which the above quotes are taken: Gatto, Diana. (1993). The use of interactive computer simulations in training. Australian
Journal of Educational Technology, 9(2), 144-156. |
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