We believe simCEO represents a new form of online learning - where learners simultaneously create and evaluate each other's creation in a dynamic environment controlled by the instructor! Learn more about our pilot programto help play a part in helping to make this innovative learning even more effective! Test new features. Why join a pilot?
Because your input will help future students and instructors!
Contribute to the development of a new model in games-based learning.
Build your professional resume.
Connect with other innovative educators to share ideas.
Earn 100 simCredits of the new site for your district.
OPTIONAL: Have your name immortalized (well, printed on our site) as an innovator and contributor towards the development of the new features.
Below, you'll find the resources to get you started. But first, let's determine which site is best for you.
www.simCEO.org- Our classroom version. Instructors can set up a simulation with their own students. The resources provided below are optional and encouraged as an easy way to get started.
www.courses.simceo.org - Instructors can offer any course on our interactive platform - and earn money. Users from around the world can join. (All prospective instructors must meet certification requirements.) LEARN MOREabout courses: FAQs
Take a look below. If you can't find what you want, let us know.
1. Download our Start-Up Guides. (See above.)
2.Review Set-Up Charts and Video. Complete our "Instructor Prompts: Questions to Guide Your Planning" To get you started, we've shared a short video to highlight why we created simCEO - and how it has the power to transform learning.
The power of simCEO lies in teacher creativity. Start by considering the content you wish to target - in economics, entrepreneurship, science, financial literacy, math, history, or just about anything. See how students apply your content within your simCEO context. Target the topics you desire at complexity level of your students! Check our simple chart: Authentic Student Learning to help you understand the power of effectively customizing simCEO to leverage it's powerful interactive environment. When you're ready to brainstorm ideas, start with our Instructor Prompts: Questions To Guide Your Planning.
Customizing simCEO for Authentic Student Learning
Customize the business plans, the simCEO environment, or share bulletin board messages to integrate content you want to see addressed at the level of complexity you desire?
Automatically add news articles (real or fictional) to keep the simulation dynamic and to assess students' ability to take correct actions?
Plan how and when can students authentically reflect on their (in)actions to allow you to assess their understanding?
3. Join a Free Training Course Get a feel for simCEO and get introduced to the basics of setting up your own simulation as you play in the role of a student. Then, transition into setting up your own course. You will get all the help you need within our free Training Course. 4. Start Your Own Experience. Choose a Version Classroom Version or Public Version
Test drive simCEO as an instructor Join an existing class today. Or, become an for your students with a free an instructor and offer your own course to 7-day simulation. Add your users around the world. View common FAQs students and get started. for our Public Courses.
Questions? Want advice?Schedule a free 15 minute consultation If you want help maximizing student learning within this environment, we're here to help. Schedule a 15-minute free consultation with us.
Move beyond content recall, and harness student energy and engagement to see if they can apply knowledge in an authentic simulation. Be creative, and push student learning to new heights.
We're always on the lookout for instructors interested in joining a pilot program to help us research the innovative learning within simCEO. Still have a question? Login and open up a support ticket or email us at support@simceo.org
Join a simCEO Webinar and Teacher Q&A. Or, set up a 1:1 discussion with a simCEO team representative.
Our Webinars We'll review the basic set up steps and possibilities for getting you started. Additionally, we want to hear from you! Share your questions, get feedback from our staff, and listen to ideas from other instructors.
Here's a look at our upcoming webinars. But to join, you have to reserve a space.
Wednesdays 9:00 am EST
Thursdays 5:00 pm EST
Reserve a space for a webinarhere (Limit of 10 participants.) Later, we will be running webinars featuring a particular topic. Stay current with each week's session by following us on Twitter @simCEO
TOPICS INCLUDE:
Customizing what you want from students: Tips to help students create business plans that address your content.
How instructors define the environment (time/place) to give students context
How instructors use simCEO with student teams/groups
Making simCEO cross-disciplinary: Ideas from instructors for Math, Science, History, Writing, and Arts integration
Assessing student understanding/actions by using News Articles
Students as creators and simultaneous evaluatorsof quality: How can you assess both in simCEO?
We're happy to announce the launching of our Facebook Page featuring Teacher Tips. Join it to meet up with fellow instructors, share ideas, and get tips.
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