Training Industry Quarterly - Summer 2008 - (Page 17) Playing to Learn If you’re in the training industry and you’re looking toward the future, you’ve probably heard about the potential for games and simulations to improve both online and classroom-based training. What you may not have noticed is that many companies are already regularly using them as key components of their training programs, and with great success. Games and simulations have truly come into their own as solid instructional tools – when they are properly used. Most simulation developers can tell of successful simulation deployments, but can also recount horror stories of simulation experiences gone wrong. The enthusiasm many learning professionals have over the ability of games and simulations to engage learners can sometimes lead them to use these powerful learning tools in the wrong places, for the wrong purposes, or in the wrong ways. This is unfortunate, because games and simulations are more than just trendy tools that entice learners to pay attention to the topic – their power lies in their ability to actually teach in memorable, visceral and lasting ways. But how can you successfully build and integrate games and simulations into your curricula to truly maximize their effectiveness? This article investigates four best practices for creating effective simulations and games for training. 17
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