A Theoretical Model for Online Simulation Design and Development

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Mallinson, B. & Miller, F. (2006). A Theoretical Model for Online Simulation Design and Development. In T. Reeves & S. Yamashita (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2006 (pp. 1680-1687). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
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Conference Information

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education (ELEARN) 2006
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
October 2006
ISBN 1-880094-60-6
  Thomas Reeves & Shirley Yamashita
AACE

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Authors

Brenda Mallinson, Fiona Miller, Rhodes University, South Africa

Abstract

Simulations place learners in a virtual environment that encourages them to make decisions that are critical to their organisation's objectives. This enables learners to hone their decision making in a risk free environment, thus enhancing the organisation's competitive position. The costs of simulations are generally significant and their success is therefore, imperative. Three current models for the design and development of effective simulations are explored, and these inform a proposed integrated framework for the development of online simulations. The new framework comprises a set of steps for organisations wishing to develop simulations for training, and draws on established project management processes and the systems development life cycle. The flexible framework provides a step-by-step guideline for organisations to maximize the benefits of corporate training through the considered design and development of online simulations.

Keywords

• Training
• Virtual Environments

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