Simulation technology and certain activities are being advocated by many teachers, including Marc Prensky. He sees a great need for the integration of simulation technology into the public school system. Prensky sees a growing trend in careers using the simulation technology among them are: engineering finance, medicine as well as military. Because this type of technology is being used by actual companies it is a real world experience that students have an opportunity to become acquainted with. The biggest problem associated with the integration of technology is a lack of funding, time and teacher knowledge of the program. Presnky points out that the greatest asset to any teacher are their teaching colleagues.
Simulation activities and programs can be a great way to safely help students see real world problems. They can help students to stay motivated and interested in the subject area. I think these programs are great ways for teachers to implement real world issues into the classroom. I would love to see more of this in the everyday classroom.
http://www.edutopia.org/simulation-nation
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