The document discusses the use of simulation and gaming to enhance learning. It defines computer simulation as representing the real world through a computer program. Simulations allow students to develop familiarity with an activity before engaging in it directly. Educational games apply subject matter in an entertaining way while addressing important content over trivia. A brief history of games and simulations in education is provided, along with examples of how they can allow students to explore concepts they couldn't in real life. Resources on the topics are also listed.

1. The use of simulation and gaming to enhance learning Presented by: Soledad B. Camacho November 6, 2008 ED Tech-Mr. Jenkins

2. What is computer simulation? The technique of representing the real world by a computer program; "a simulation should imitate the internal processes and not merely the results of the thing being simulated" Simulations can enable students to develop familiarity with an activity before they engage in it.

3. Characteristics of simulation: MindMeister http://www.mindmeister.com/11728941

4. Examples of simulation http://zunal.com/evaluation.php?user=8115

5. Educational Games An activity that provides entertainment and teaches you a subject. Apply subject matter

6. Examples of games Mineshaft

7. Essential design criteria for Educational Games 1.) Winning should be based on knowledge or skills, not randon factors 2.) The game should address important content, not trivia. 3.) The dynamics of the game should be easy to understand and interesting for the players but not obstruct or distort learning. 4.) Students should not lose points for wrong answers. 5.) Games should not be zero-sum exercises.

8. Brief history of games and simulation for education purposes: War Games Military planning of major world powers Political-military simulations Business and medical education **Timeline link: http://mnemograph.com/app/index_ie.php

9. Conclusion Some games and simulations allow students to explore and create materials that they could not work directly with in real life . View examples of how simulation and games enhance learning. http://www.froguts.com/flash_content/index.html#pins

10. Lets see simulation http://www.froguts.com/flash_content/index.html#pins

11. Lets play a game Chicken stacker http://pbskids.org/lions/games/stacker.html

12. Resources http://www.7he.us/html/computer_simulations.html http://mnemograph.com/app/index_ie.php http://www.solutions-site.org/artman/publish/article_47.shtml http://zunal.com/evaluation.php?user=8115 http://www.cited.org/index.aspx?page_id=142 Games and simulations and their relationships to learning