Animations and Simulations

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Animations and simulations offer advantages over print based material when it comes to complex interactions and concepts in a wide range of Key Learning Areas. Educational Simulation provides a virtual experience which is based on a real-world scenario that would otherwise be dangerous, expensive or even impossible to access (CQU, 2009.)

Utilising animations within learning experiences create engaging and meaningful learning experiences for students as they are able to gain newfound knowledge, skills and concepts. Students can use these tools collaboratively or individually within an interactive classroom (CQU, 2009.)


Animations and Simulations are beneficial because they are web-based and can be accessed by students out of the classroom. It is obvious that these tools would engage all students which would result in gaining knowledge, understanding and skills in a real life learning context (Duffy & Cunningham, 1996.)

References

CQU (2009). Teacher Deliveries Technology. Retrieved 15 August from http://moodle.cqu.edu.au/mod/resource/view.php?id=671

Duffy, T. & Cunningham, D. (1996). Constructivism: Implications for the Design and Delivery of Instruction. In D.

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