Reflections Chapter 11 - What are the benefits of using problem-solving or educational software

Games and simulations increase student attention and motivation, they use thinking, planing, learning and technical skills increasingly demanded by today's work industries. Simulations have been shown to increase match scores and with increased manipulation provides students a environment that supports critical thinking and re-world application of knowledge and skills. I think the motivation and engaging students to use the knowledge they already have in new ways to learn is the strongest aspect of these type of programs