How Effective Are Simulations in Enhancing Learning in STEM Fields?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the effectiveness of simulations in enhancing learning within STEM fields, with a focus on available resources and personal experiences with specific simulations.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares a collection of over 40 Windows-executable simulations related to math, physics, computer sciences, and chemistry, noting their utility for private tutoring.
  • The same participant expresses a personal positive experience with one specific simulation, describing it as providing a "Zen-moment."
  • Several participants express gratitude and appreciation for the shared resources without providing additional commentary or insights.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the usefulness of the shared simulations, but there is no in-depth discussion or exploration of differing views or effectiveness.

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Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in enhancing their learning in STEM fields through simulations, educators looking for tutoring resources, and students seeking supplementary materials.

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A growing collection of (now 40+) Windows-executables (work fine under Wine) focusing on math, physics, computer sciences and chemistry can be found here: http://www.vias.org/simulations/index.html"

Some of these little programs (no installation needed, Creative Commons License) I found pretty usefull for (private) tutoring.

BTW: The http://www.vias.org/simulations/simusoft_travsalm.html" even gave me a "Zen-moment".
 
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Some useful simulations. Thanks.
 
thanx, very good
 
thanks