Use of Computer Simulation Games for Instructional and Recruiting Purposes in Middle School and Jr. High Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) 2010
Year: 2025
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: The 2010 Summer RET program at the University of Arkansas provided an opportunity for two public school teachers to conduct further research in the area of using computer simulation games for instructional purposes as well as for the recruitment of potential industrial engineering students.Emphasis was placed on how industrial engineering concepts could be explored through the use of a simulation game that would provide a high interest classroom project based upon sound curriculum.The challenge for the project was to refine an academic competition involving a simulation-based video game relating to Industrial Engineering.The project was divided into 2 divisions, one for junior level students in grades 6 -8 and one for senior level students in grades 9 -12.Obviously, a major issue was designing the competitions with a proper level of difficulty for both age groups while keeping the subject matter relevant to meaningful engineering concepts and instructional frameworks.The competitions were intended to help students acquire fundamental problem solving capabilities as well as a basic understanding of some tools used in Industrial Engineering and logistics.This project was completed under the leadership of two mentoring professors: Dr.
Source: ASEE Midwest Section Conference
Authors: Melissa Miller, Randall Reynolds
Language: English
Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: bronze
Funder: University of Arkansas
OpenAlex ID: W2182899336