Games and simulations

Games and simulations let people learn by playing. Sounds like fun. Games for learning can be fun, but they are always purposeful. They teach first and entertain second. Learning games can draw on the established conventions of quiz shows, board games, and video games to arouse curiosity and harness competitive urges. Simulations let us safely verify that learners can perform dangerous tasks. How do you think most learners would respond if you asked them whether they would rather take a test or play a game?

In this section we will talk about a variety of games and simulations:

Interview sim: This page displays several examples of an interview simulator.

Quiz-show game: This page displays an example of a quiz show game.

Word puzzle: This page displays 3 examples of crossword puzzles.

Jigsaw puzzle: This page displays an example of a jigsaw puzzle.

Software sim: This page displays an example of a software simulation.

Device sim: This page displays several examples of device simulations.

Personal sim: This page displays an example of a personal response simulation.

Mathematical sim: This page displays several examples of a mathematical simulation.

Environmental sim: This page displays an example of an environmental simulation.