Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Simulation Games 1

In this quest I am to play the Sim City simulations for 20 minutes and leave a Voice Thread indicating how I can use this simulation in education.



Transcription of audio recording in Voice Thread:
 
Using a Sims simulation would be a great way to create a thematic unit that can incorporate all subject matter and provide students with a clear understanding of how the real world works and why they need to learn about economics, specific math computations, even writing about their experience building a city. Since one of my jobs is a technology coach I would encourage the classroom teachers to use this simulator in the way I described prior.





National Standard: ISTE NETs Teachers
Grade: Professional
Subject: Technology
Sub-Focus: None
Standard: ISTE 1: Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity
Details: Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments. Teachers: a. promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness. b. engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources. c. promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students' conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes. d. model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments.

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