How to use simulations to reinforce learning.
Simulation is one of the best parts to learning.
The ABC's of learning are a good way to create learning objectives when teaching other's material.
There are multiple ways to engage learners-simulation is the most effective
Games and simulations are great tools to enhance learning.
Comment on Karen Sharber's post: Very well said Karen..I totally agree with you that "not all students learn the same' and therefore, it is imperative that we incorporate various learning styles.
I have never considered the use of games and simulations within the classroom. I am going to now looking to the future.
Simulation is the best way to learn, simply because the closer the experience is to the real world, the easier it is to transfer the learning.
The closer an activity is to real life the more likely the student will interact with the material and learn it.
A combination of all the different styles of learning seems to work best with adult learners. Our student population is a diversified group of students and the learning process is often adjusted to accommodate all students. Learning styles should be updated often to fit the student body.
What have I learned from this module? Well, heck, I didn’t know there were so many intelligences. I do think it would be difficult to hit all of them. There is something profoundly un-kinesthetic about English (which is what I teach). Books are books. Thoughts are thoughts. Words are words. It’s very hard to make it a tactile and action-y type of learning. But, perhaps, being more aware that there are different types of learners will make me more conscientious about how I present material.
I use daily production of products in the kitchen and demonstrations. the debrief is the evaluation of completed products and eating the product.
I have always had questions at the end of labs, but like the debriefing idea. I will be incorporating this in my labs for a more detailed learning experience.
Learning objectives and debriefing can be thought of as a quality control to be built into the classroom.
Simulation and games make learning engaging and keep learners focused.
Comment on jose cohetero's post: I think it would be great to have more simulation in the classroom and plan on incorporating more scenarios with my next term
Doris Owens
Taylor has good points for the instructor to recognize the different learning capabilities in the classroom.
Most people fall into 3 types of learning, visual, auditory and kinesthetic. You can learn from a combination of all 3 though.
You can use games and simulations during your teaching but students tend to learn more from simulations. The reason is simulations offer a real world experience which in return makes it easier to learn.
Stimulation and debriefing are two important parts of learning.
Simulations are very effective methods of learning. Best is using all possible methods and techniques.
