Engagement through Simulation
February 16, 2007
Arlene O’Leary · University of Phoenix, Jersey City Campus, United States
In this CIDER session, Arlene O'Leary shares her recently completed research on the use of simulations in both face-to-face and online undergraduate courses. Her presentation will look at how the use of simulations can bridge the gap between students from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, as well as address issues of engagement and retention in online educational settings.
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Match: pedagogy; distance education
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Match: distance education
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Match: distance education
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