OER Workshop:Simulation Walkthrough
Narrative (scenario, flow chart) on paperTimelineRolesInteractionsResources & DocumentsVariablesStylesScope: open/boundFit with curriculumWhat you need to think about first
Project idea:Simulation of an ordinary civil action from the initial contact from a client until the first mandatory court hearingCivil Court Action
Client interview or statementInstructed to raise action for paymentFact find Draft writ Seek warrant Serve writ Further fact finding Adjust pleadings etc….Raising an action…
Client interview or statementInstructed to raise action for paymentFact find (1 week)Draft writ (by end of week 2)Seek warrant (by end of week 2)Serve writ (by end of week 3)Further fact finding (from week 3-week 7)Adjust pleadings (by end of week 7)etc….Raising an action…
NarrativeClient interview or statementInstructed to raise action for paymentFact find (1 week)Draft writ (by end of week 2)Seek warrant (by end of week 2)Serve writ (by end of week 3)Further fact finding (from week 3-week 7)Adjust pleadings (by end of week 7)etc….Raising an action…Resources & StylesVideo, statement?Memo from Senior PartnerStandard responsesStyle writStandard responsesStandard responses
Roles and interactionsCourtDefender Firm Pursuer Firm ClientClientWitnesses
Roles and interactionsNon-player CharacterPlayer Character Player Character Non-player characterNon-player characterNon-player characters
Draft a single document set
In general, all nouns, figures, dates can be made variable
More complex variation can be introduced too
Single blueprint = multiple variations
Addresses issues of:
plagiarism
re-usability
collaboration
workloadresources and variablesvariablesmultipleresourcesingleeventsingle
Fit with curriculumAssessmentAdditional learning resources (e.g. FAQs, Forum, flow charts, lectures, surgeries etc.)StaffingCurriculum integration
WebcastsTutorialsSimulationCivil Court Practice Curriculum Design
Implementation of the civil court practice curriculum Discussion Forum & FAQsPractice Management TutorPractice ManagementPageCivil Court ActionSimulation (SIMPLE)Tutor/MentorsCivil Procedure TutorialsCivil Procedure webcasts

A guide to creating simulations for legal education