Simulations in e-Learning: The power of experiential learning - Week12

Having simulations in any learning section helps the learner to tackle the real time scenarios which help them learn faster and the knowledge provided during the learning session with simulations help them remember the lessons for long time because overall it becomes an experience rather than just learning . 

There are varieties of learning games which helps in stimulating the scenarios for learners. 

digital specializes in gasification design, implementing embedded, collaborative, simulation and immersive game experiences for clients, including The Walt Disney Company, Yum Brands, Cisco Systems, Genentech/Roche, and other organizations. digital staff includes game developers from Electronic Arts, who help our instructional designers align game theory and gameplay with instructional design to better engage the “game-based generation”.

Embedded games are sometimes called “casual” or “extrinsic” games. These games allow learners to engage with the content in a fun way, while reinforcing the learning objectives through play. Embedded gaming strategies can include drag-n-drop, sequencing, matching, trivia, etc.

digital develops custom embedded games or you can use our Direct-to-WEBrapid content authoring tool within our proprietary, learning management system, Knowledge Direct, to create interactive eLearning using Microsoft PowerPoint.

Embedded games are a simple way to include game-based learning in your organization.

Game Based Simulations

Digital Interactive is a strong proponent of the “Learning by Doing” model, pioneered by Jean Piaget. For a game-based simulation, Digital’s instructional designers apply game design and modeling. The simulations enable learners to apply their knowledge and skills in a simulated environment.

To create more engagement, Digital’s unique Story Arc simulations combine story and simulation to create engaging problem-based learning experiences, where learners can live out the experiences, as they would in the real world.
Digital has designed and developed Story Arc simulations for Disney, Yum! Brands restaurants, Hilton Worldwide, Symantec Corporation and many others. For the Florida Virtual School, digital designed the Virtual Frog Dissection game for middle school students. 

Reference: http://www.digitecinteractive.com/game-based-learning-simulations/