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//Brian E. Rost// //EDUS 515// //Dr. Duncan// //Project: Group Project – Simulations// October 25, 2011

//**Standards:** **S11.A.3.2.2** - Describe advantages and disadvantages of using models to simulate processes and outcomes.//

//**Objective:**// Students will be able to explain the differences between a simulation and a real life event.

What is simulations (The Methodology) //1-minute//


 * 1) Simulations Mimic Real World Situations
 * 2) Simulations can be paused and/or repeated
 * 3) Simulations can be slowed (slow motion) or sped up
 * 4) Simulations are safe for all participants
 * 5) Simulations are cost effective
 * 6) Real life events may not be possible to simulate.

//**Direct** **Instruction** 2-minute// Simulations are not meant to be real. I want to demonstrate that simulations provide learners with invaluable time to master skills. I will asked for a volunteer to act as a CPR dummy for me. I do not expect any volunteers, but if I do I will explain to the volunteer what will be required from them. I will provide instruction such that they decide against volunteering and walk back to their seat. Teacher, “First I am not qualified to perform CPR, and can I asked you to lie down on the floor” Volunteer, “I change my mine.” I will have one of my teammates volunteer to demonstrate the hesitation and re-decision. Say to the class, “How can I effectively learn how to perform CPR if I do not have dummies to practice on.”

//**Guided Instruction** 5-minute// Point to the wiki page. On the wiki there are several simulations I would like to share with you. Review them with the class: 1) CPR Automated Defibrillator, 2) Flight Simulation, 3) Skydive Simulation, 4) Surfing and 5) Classroom Activities with a variety of simulations for all subjects. Give the class some control by letting them choose which simulation to view first, second, third, fourth and fifth. I will initiate questioning during and at the end of each video.

Interject with the statement during the more realistic simulation, that “this simulation is called virtually realistic” because the cockpit is exactly like the cockpit of a Boeing 747.

//**Independent Practice** 1.5-minute// Have the students order the videos from least realistic to most “virtually” realistic. Ask for a volunteer to share their video order and then ask for a show of hands who had the same order. Is there someone who has a different order?

//**Closure**// //0.5////-////minute// Review the main points.