Sean Sharp’s ITRT Blog

Simulation Nation

Good Article here (link above):

Articles in the media on the use of some particular technology in schools are generally pretty formulaic.Typically, they begin with a glowing quote from a teacher, who bubbles, “I use [insert technology] with my classes, and its the greatest thing since sliced pasta.”Then they throw in a few case studies, ideally from different parts of the world and various types of schools say, urban and rural for the requisite diversity. Toss in a few more highly enthusiastic instructors and a ringing endorsement from a student, and — boom — youre home free. “I should look into that,” thinks you, dear reader.

If thats the kind of article you are looking for, keep looking, because this article on computer-simulation technology is, rather, about how and why yet another technology that could be enormously powerful for our kids learning is getting short shrift in our educational system — despite the successes we can, in fact, find and cite. Simulation is not just another in the long line of passing fads or short-term opportunities in educational technology. It is, rather, a real key to helping our students understand the world.

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