OILS 500 Contemporary Instructional Technology Shannon Roberson Wildenstein SIMULATION TRAINING
What is Simulation Training? Most frequently associated with computerized simulated environments Artificial environments that are carefully created to manage individuals’ experiences of reality Typically two types: Game Virtual
MEDICAL
Business
Aviation
Military
Timeline of Simulation Training – Link Trainer 1940’s –WWII prompted, used a Monte Carlo algorithm to simulate the course of a nuclear bomb detonation 1947 – computerized simulation modeled a missile firing at a target, trajectory and speed adjusted by knobs 1958 – computerized simulated tennis game 1960’s – digitalized computers replaced analog 1980’s – birth of the personal computer
Advantages of Simulation Training Some cost saving features Allows for safe practice without real-world consequences The use of cognitive mapping and experiential learning in simulated training allows for knowledge transfer no matter what the context
Technology vs. Instructional Features Critical to look past the technology and focus on the instructional features embedded within the technologies Link instructional goals to instructional characteristics needed to engage learner to achieve the goals Technology is the end-point (chose what fits best)
Instructional Features and Potential Benfits of Simulation Based Training Content Immersion Interactivity Communication
Bell, B. S.., Kanar, A. M. &Kozlowski, S. W. J. (2008). Current issues and future directions in simulation-based training.
Experiential Learning and Transfer from Simulations ExperienceInduceGeneralizeDeduceApplyEvaluate
Challenges with Simulation Training
Examples of Simulation Training
References Bell, B. S., Kanar, A. M. & Kozlowski, S. W. J. (2008). Current issues and future directions in simulation-based training (CAHRS Working Paper #8-13). Ithaca, NY: Cornell University, School of Industrial Labor Relations, Center of Advanced Human Resources study. Hahn, S. Transfer of Training from Simulations in Civilian and Military Workforces: Perspectives from the Current Body of Literature, Advanced Distributed Learning.