Simulations and the Future of Learning: An Innovative and Perhaps Revolutionary Approach to E-Learning, by Clark Aldrich. (2003). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. 304 pp. $50 (cloth) ISBN: 0–7879–6962–1.
✍ Scribed by Fredrick M. Nafukho
- Book ID
- 102254937
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 2004
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 53 KB
- Volume
- 15
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1044-8004
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✦ Synopsis
Clark Aldrich, the innovative team leader of an international group that created SimuLearn' s Virtual Leader, the first computer game for leadership development, has written a book that will revolutionize e-learning in both education and industry. The technique of e-learning discussed in this book-simulations-should be of great interest to human resource development (HRD) professionals and leaders who care about learning. Simulations and the Future of Learning: An Innovative and Perhaps Revolutionary Approach to E-Learning is interesting, well written, witty, and thought provoking. It is a visionary and compelling book. The simulation technique of e-learning is presented in a creative story format. The story' s "plot" follows the idea that simulations allow training to take place under a "realistic" yet controlled and safe environment. For example, expensive and potentially dangerous military decisions are made and implemented virtually before real action is taken.
The simulation approach described by Aldrich promotes action learning, because the learner is directly involved. In addition, the learner is in direct control of his or her learning. Using the simulation technique, the learner is able to experience and enjoy the learning process. "Simulations are coming of age. And this book shows you why and how to look at and understand simulations to help you become an effective consumer, deployer, user, or producer" (Aldrich, 2003, p. 9).