Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Simulations in the Classroom
Simulation software are computerized models of a real or imaginary system that is designed to teach how the system works. There are two types of simulations: those that teach about something and those that teach how to do something. One simulations activity I found was a story mapping activity from ReadWriteThink. This activity allows students to use several graphic organizers to map out key elements of a story. Here is a video that discusses using simulation software in the classroom.
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There are so many resources to use on the readwritethink website. This could benefit the students in so many ways. Simulation explorer is very creative. I liked that there are 2 levels of difficulty. The printable certificate of achievement gives the students something that they can be proud of. The printable worksheets can be used at anytime this is definitely a plus.
ReplyDeleteReadwritethink is a very useful tool to use in the classroom. Students have access to learning on many different levels. Readwritethink is great for teachers to use in the classroom and for parents to use at home.
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