– Data Center Management: In partnership with Fire Hose Games, MIT and Clemson University have introduced a series of online courses complemented by interactive learning games to address the needs of remote and MOOC students. These digital games serve as an essential tool for helping students comprehend optics, photonics, and data communication concepts while offering hands-on experiences, especially in understanding intricate data center systems. Designed for undergraduate and community college students, the games encourage multiple plays to cultivate a deep understanding of data center technologies and strategies.
Illuminator – Photonic Circuit Design: Illuminator, a groundbreaking web game developed by Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is set to empower undergraduate engineering students in photonic circuit design. With 17 immersive levels, it introduces electro-optic circuit components for creating on-chip chemical sensors, even welcoming those without prior experience. This innovative game advances the understanding of integrated photonics, offering hands-on learning experiences, and fosters expertise in optical circuitry and chemical sensing, paving the way for the future of microchip technology.
Strategy Simulation: The Five Forces: Harvard Business Publishing Education, in partnership with SimCase, has introduced an immersive simulation designed for higher education students to deeply comprehend Michael Porter’s Five Forces framework. This interactive tool places students in industry scenarios where they represent one of the forces, each with varying degrees of power, and challenges them to make decisions in response to discrete industry events. Whether played individually or in teams, this simulation fosters a rich discussion of strategic concepts, industry analysis, and allocentric perspectives, making it a valuable resource for educators across undergraduate, graduate, and executive education levels.
Marketplace Microsimulations ®: Marketplace Microsimulations, offering concise, interactive learning exercises for undergraduate business students, is now available for the higher education market. Each Microsimulation, taking just 10-25 minutes, focuses on specific business concepts, providing hands-on practical experience for students. Bundled sets of Microsimulations align with various business courses, enhancing student engagement, knowledge retention and strategic thinking through game-like, problem-solving challenges.
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