simulation base learning

An instructional simulation, also called an educational simulation, is a simulation of some type of reality (system or environment) but which also includes instructional elements that help a learner explore, navigate or obtain more information about that system or environment that cannot generally be acquired from mere experimentation. Instructional simulations are typically goal oriented and focus learners on specific facts, concepts, or applications of the system or environment. Today, most universities make lifelong learning possible by offering a virtual learning environment (VLE). Not only can users access learning at different times in their lives, but they can also immerse themselves in learning without physically moving to a learning facility, or interact face to face with an instructor in real time. Such VLEs vary widely in interactivity and scope. .

Educational simulations offer several benefits:

•Simulations are often cheaper to create than their real life counterparts. Installing flight simulation software is cheaper than buying a practice jet for each school.

<•They are easier to construct

•Simulations remove the element of danger from the situation. For example, you can "interact" with a Bengal tiger in a simulation quite safely.

•Simulations can be paused, whereas real life cannot. Pausing allows more time for students to assess what's going on.

catagary

Software Simulations

Problem Based Simulations

Scenario Based Simulations

Process Simulations

Operational Simulations