Discover engaging open educational simulations on a growing range of topics, including academic and workplace learning. Explore interactive virtual experiences to enhance learning for students of all levels. Contribute & showcase your own simulation designs.
The Science of Learning
Below are short simulations intended to help users implement research-based learning practices.
WRITING EFFECTIVE LEARNING OUTCOMES
This short simulation illustrates the elements of an effective learning outcome statement.
Designer: Peter G. Shea
DESIGNING ASSIGNMENTS BASED ON LEARNING OUTCOMES
This sim allows the user to learn principles related to creating effective learner objective statements.
Designer: Peter G. Shea
Healthcare
Below are short simulations intended to help users explore the practices, dispositions, and ethics associated with healthcare practice.
THINKING ABOUT PUBLIC HEALTH IN YOUR DAILY LIFE
This short simulation guides the user through scenarios showcasing the impact of public health on the daily lives of people living in an American city in the early 21st century.
Designer: Peter G. Shea
DEALING WITH LANGUAGE BARRIERS IN A MEDICAL SETTING
This short sim illustrates the challenges of trying to provide medical care despite language barriers.
Designer: Peter G. Shea
Workforce Skills
Below are short simulations intended to help users explore the 21st-century skills that are necessary for success in the modern workforce.
HOW TO TRANSITION A STUDENT TO ANOTHER STAFF MEMBER
This short sim demonstrates an effective procedure for staff in higher education to transition a student to a different service while making the student feel valued.
Designer: Peter G. Shea
COMMUNICATING TO A DIVERSE AUDIENCE
This simulation illustrates key principles for communicating with audiences from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Designer: Peter G. Shea
Communication Skills
Below are short simulations intended to help users explore various communication scenarios and strategies, enhancing their ability to effectively convey messages and understand different perspectives.
Crafting a Persuasive Argument
In this simulation, users will learn to craft compelling and persuasive arguments by strategically presenting their ideas and supporting evidence.
Designer: Peter G. Shea
COMMUNICATING TO A DIVERSE AUDIENCE
This simulation illustrates key principles for communicating with audiences from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Designer: Peter G. Shea
Our Designers
Peter Shea is a learning professional who has been creating simulations for learning since 2006.
J.M. Grenier is a writer, educator and technology explorer. He has been heavily involved with both OER and branching simulations since 2012 and has recently put special emphasis on the issue of ethics and the use of generative AI in business and organizations.
About this Site
Sim Hub is your gateway to a curated collection of engaging learning simulations. Founded by Peter G. Shea and inspired by the pioneering work of Clark Aldrich in short sim design, we aim to make powerful educational experiences accessible to all.Our mission is simple:1) Connect learners and educators worldwide with high quality simulations to enhance learning.2) Provide learning designers a place to showcase their work.3) Leverage AI to continuously expand and improve our offerings.Have a great simulation to share? We'd love to feature it! Get in touch using the link below and join our growing community of sim creators.Explore. Discover. Learn. Welcome to Sim Hub!
Requesting a Short Sim for Learning
Essential to our mission is to create a robust library of short simulations for learning. While our capacity to build at present are limited, we are open to requests for customized learning simulations. If you are interested in requesting a short sim, please complete the form below.
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