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Designing Simulations for Professional Skill Development in Distance Education: A Holistic Approach for Blended Learning

Designing Simulations for Professional Skill Development in Distance Education: A Holistic Approach for Blended Learning
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Author(s): Deborah Murdoch (Charles Sturt University, Australia), Chris Bushell (Charles Sturt University, Australia)and Stephanie Johnson (Charles Sturt University, Australia)
Copyright: 2014
Pages: 20
Source title: Adult and Continuing Education: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-5780-9.ch042

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Abstract

Designing simulations for higher education requires planning. This chapter explores the use of a design process of an iterative model with frequent evaluation of the process to ensure strong design in blended and flexible learning. Two case studies are used to demonstrate how the ADDIE process is used in an iterative method to develop simulations to teach and refine professional practice in distance learning situations, from both a course and subject perspective. The authors argue that if a strong development and evaluation process is followed, sustainable simulations can be developed. Results show that students have a positive response to simulation use in learning and appreciate a well structured simulation to aid in professional practice development.

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