For Educators new to simulations, the Teaching Note is a great starting point to learn about the learning objectives and how to use the simulation in class.
To access a Simulation Teaching Note:
- From your Educator account, go to the simulation product page and click the Included Materials tab, then the Teaching Note card.
- You will be prompted to send a passcode to the email address associated with your Educator account. Click “Send Passcode.” This added layer of security protects Teaching Notes, which often contain lesson reveals. Be sure not to share or distribute Teaching Notes without permission.
- You will receive an email with the passcode required to access the Teaching Note at the email address associated with your Educator account. Note that this passcode will change every time it is requested, and it is only valid for one hour.
- After entering the passcode on the website, you will be prompted to “View Teaching Note.”
Using a Teaching Note
Teaching Notes can feel overwhelming due to the detailed content but knowing what to look for can simplify your reading experience. Below are some of the most useful elements of a Teaching Note:
- Quick-Start Guide – provides a quick summary of the simulation learning objectives, setup instructions, timing recommendations, and quick facts to keep in mind. This is useful to look over when in a pinch before class.
- Teaching Note – this section contains information directly from the author/s on pedagogy, model, how to introduce the simulation to students, how to deliver a debrief, recommendations for assigning the simulation, and more. This is useful to look over in detail well ahead of the simulation class run.
- Appendices – these will vary by Teaching Note but usually contain detailed information on the simulation model, examples of results, ideal results and recommendations from the author/s.
- Technical Guide – this section provides information on system compatibility and ensuring your classroom technology is supported by our simulations.
- Simulation Overview – this section contains screenshots and descriptions of each simulation screen, for both the facilitator and student screens.
At first glance, the length of a simulation Teaching Note can seem overwhelming, but it contains a plethora of information that will be useful as you prepare (and play) your simulation. We recommend taking a few days to digest the information in the Teaching Note, if possible, and taking advantage of other resources as well.
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