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GoVenture Simulation Tip: Board game or Simulation?

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Nov 6, 2009 13:58 EDT

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Educational board game or educational simulation software — which provides the better learning experience?

The answer is: it depends. Simulation software can offer a highly realistic, personalized, and interactive learning experience. Simulation software programming and artificial intelligence enables any type of experience to be created. A board game, on the other hand, is much more limited in terms of what can be recreated. The experience is bound by the design of the game board, playing pieces, cards, and overall game play.

Where a board game has the advantage, however, is in the social power of group learning. Having a group of people sitting together (in the same room) interacting with each other and the game itself can be an effective motivator and educational experience.

With GoVenture, the choice is yours — software simulations, board game, card game, and more are available.

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Educational board game or educational simulation software — which provides the better learning experience?

Relevant Subject and Topic
Business and Entrepreneurship, Career and Life Skills, Personal Finance and Investment, Math, Economics, Other, Entrepreneur

Types
Game or Puzzle
Simulation

Features
Informative, Educational, Entertaining, Persuasive, Inspirational, Experiential, Competitive, Tool to Use, Not Interactive, Somewhat Interactive, View more...

Format
Software Application
Board or Card Game

Copyright Owner
GoVenture

Most Suitable For Use By
Instructors, Facilitators, Parents, Learners, Entrepreneurs, Policy Makers

Age Appropriateness
Adult(19+), Youth(12-18), Children(<12)

Grade Appropriateness
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Postsecondary, Graduate, Adult General, Professional

Geographic Suitability
All or Non-Specific

Language
English

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