Simulations and the future of learning : an innovative (and perhaps revolutionary) approach to e-learning / Clark Aldrich.

Author/creator Aldrich, Clark, 1967-
Format Book
Publication InfoSan Francisco : Pfeiffer, ©2004.
Descriptionxi, 282 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentPublisher description
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects

Contents Do you want fries with that e-learning? -- In the game -- The primary colors of content -- The e-learning arms race -- The myth of subject matter experts -- The search for content -- What would a leadership situation look like? -- Uncovering the essence of leadership -- The lure of linear content -- Rules for a post-textbook world : simulation design principles -- The beginning of open-ended content : sets and figures -- What do people do all day? : the animation system -- The ultimate hurdle : the dialogue system -- Modeling a little world : the physics system -- Modeling the inhabitants : the AI system -- A new look at work : the interface system -- The scariest word of all : gameplay -- Why use grades, anyway? : metrics, scores, and simulations -- Virtual leader vs. the world -- Seventeen simulation issues -- A manifest destiny : simulations and the training industry -- Epilogue, looking back at schools.
General noteIncludes index.
LCCN 2003009008
ISBN0787969621 (alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks LB1029 .S53 A43 2004 ✔ Available Place Hold