1. OILS 500 Contemporary Instructional Technology Shannon Roberson Wildenstein SIMULATION TRAINING

2. 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

3. MEDICAL

4. Business

5. Aviation

6. Military

7. Timeline of Simulation Training 1927-1930 – 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

8. 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

9. 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)

10. Instructional Features and Potential Benfits of Simulation Based Training Content Immersion Interactivity Communication

11. Bell, B. S.., Kanar, A. M. &Kozlowski, S. W. J. (2008). Current issues and future directions in simulation-based training.

12. Experiential Learning and Transfer from Simulations ExperienceInduceGeneralizeDeduceApplyEvaluate

13. Challenges with Simulation Training

14. Examples of Simulation Training https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGTcI0LsXWk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHA81e8LNW8

15. 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. http://digitalcommons.ilr.cornell.edu/cahrswp/492http://digitalcommons.ilr.cornell.edu/cahrswp/492 Hahn, S. Transfer of Training from Simulations in Civilian and Military Workforces: Perspectives from the Current Body of Literature, Advanced Distributed Learning.