| The Rise of Simulation Training Via Simulation
Tools and Custom Content Development
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simulations have been touted as the next big wave in training,
and for good reason. Learners generally prefer training simulations
because they offer complexity, realism, and an opportunity
to practice new skills in a risk-free environment. Administrators
like training simulations because they result in more motivated
students and (perhaps most importantly) higher retention rates.
If they're such a win-win solution, why aren't training simulations
being used more often?
In the past, simulation training and related
content was often extremely expensive and time-consuming to
create. Now, however, powerful and easy to use simulation
development tools are available to use on a desktop computer to
create simulation content. In addition, some custom
content providers now specialize in simulation-based content.
Perhaps the largest barrier to entry now is a lack of understanding
of what is possible in the area of simulation training, tools,
and content.
To help flesh out what is possible in simulation
training and how to plan for creating simulation-based content,
we have created this online KnowledgeBase service of simulation
training tools and content providers who develop custom simulation
training content. The Simulation KnowledgeBase is designed
to help inform learning specialists, purchasers, and decision-makers
about the simulation tools and content resources that exist
in the simulation training marketplace. It is packed with
information about simulation tool products and content services,
with handy At-A-Glance charts, online tools for comparing
simulation products and services side-by-side, screen shot
examples, and metadata that examines how these simulation
training tools can be used to create effective training simulations.
Partly a reference guide to compare simulation
authoring tools feature-by-feature, partly a breakdown of
available off-the-shelf simulation courseware and content
choices, and partly an examination of the most innovative
custom simulation service providers, this research covers
all things related to simulation training, content, and tools.
This KnowledgeBase is the only resource of its kind and is
an invaluable tool for learning and training professionals
to help harness the power of simulations.
With this online service, you can compare
simulation authoring tools to see how they stack up, what
features make them stand out, and what their simulation products
best accomplish. The Simulation KnowledgeBase also contains
online comparison tools
to compare and contrast different types of simulations and
simulation content and tools providers. Or, you can enter
your specific simulation training requirements into the Simulation
Products and Services Selection Tool and have filtered
simulation provider results returned to you.
In addition to these helpful tools, this
Simulation KnowledgeBase provides metadata information to
spotlight trends and practices in simulation training, tools,
and content, allowing you to identify simulation developers
who provide services related to the trends you are most interested
in.
The Simulation KnowledgeBase content is
designed to allow you to compare data and effectively find
the simulation training information you need. It is the only
simulation training, tools, and content reference tool of
its kind, and it is all available from your desktop, at your
convenience.
Types of Training Simulations Covered
In this KnowledgeBase, Brandon Hall Research
compares and profiles simulation tools in the following instructional
and training categories:
- Software Training Simulations:
Including application simulations, IT, data entry, etc.
- Soft Skills Training Simulations:
Such as role-play, business skills, business modeling/analytical,
story-problem, scenario-based, sales process simulators,
etc.
- Hard Skills/Technical Training
Simulations: Including troubleshooting, diagnostic, procedural
walk-through, simulating physical systems, simulating concepts,
emergency response, virtual worlds/spatial relationships,
etc.
Research on Custom Simulation Tools
and Content Providers This report
profiles top custom simulation tools and content providers
with details such as the following:
- Overview of each simulation company’s
philosophy and areas of expertise
- Information about the development teams
and processes of each simulation training, tools, or content
provider
- Case study examples of real simulation
training implementations and results obtained
- Innovative interactions that each simulation
development company has created
- Data on which vertical industries each
simulation training company serves
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