Debriefing: toward a systematic assessment of theory and practice
Simulation and Gaming - Special issue: debriefing
Issues in the design and use of system-dynamics-based interactive learning environments
Simulation and Gaming
Enhancing learning capabilities by providing transparency in business simulators
Simulation and Gaming
Business Dynamics
Gaming and Simulation: Principles of a Science of Design
Simulation and Gaming
Strategizing for mass customization by playing the business networking game
Decision Support Systems
Learning-testing process in classroom: An empirical simulation model
Computers & Education
Business Simulations and Cognitive Learning
Simulation and Gaming
Learning with new technologies: Help seeking and information searching revisited
Computers & Education
Seeking and providing assistance while learning to use information systems
Computers & Education
Interactivity in the classroom and its impact on learning
Computers & Education
An investigation of the use of simulation tools in management education
Proceedings of the Winter Simulation Conference
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The use of simulations in general and of system dynamics simulation based interactive learning environments (SDILEs) in particular is well recognized as an effective way of improving users' decision making and learning in complex, dynamic tasks. However, the effectiveness of SDILEs in classrooms has rarely been evaluated. This article describes the construction, integration, and evaluation of an interactive learning environment in two educational settings. Subsequently, it explores how undergraduate business students perceive SDILEs and SDILEs-based course approach. This research draws on data obtained from two courses in undergraduate business program, over a period of three years. Results of this study suggest that students enrolled in the SDILE-based courses do indeed perceive important learning benefits and educational value. Further more, introduction of SDILE-bases courses at higher level are more beneficial than at the lower level introductory courses. However, there is need of more resources to be developed and deployed to harness fully the benefits of experiential learning provided through SDILE-integrated course approach.