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PD on sims in class

PD on sims in class. Bruce Drummond, David Lu, John Widmer. Why use Simulations?. Benefits Visual learning Experiential ‘hands-on’ learning Promotes exploring – safely Perform dangerous experiments Cons You will need computers You will need software. Where does Sims fit?.

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PD on sims in class

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  1. PD on sims in class Bruce Drummond, David Lu, John Widmer

  2. Why use Simulations? • Benefits • Visual learning • Experiential ‘hands-on’ learning • Promotes exploring – safely • Perform dangerous experiments • Cons • You will need computers • You will need software

  3. Where does Sims fit? • Science Domain • Level 3 onwards : students learning to design experiments • Thinking processes •  Reasoning, processing and inquiry • ICT •  ICT for Visual Thinking

  4. National Curriculum • More on Science Enquiry skills and less on content • Sims allow students to engage in open learning activities safely and cheaply

  5. Structuring sims in classroom • Using a webpage allows dynamic updates to be made • They should be concise and simple to allow students to work independently • If they continue to ask for help – is the webpage too complex or they lack independence?

  6. You can of course use it as a demonstration

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