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SimHealth
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The Software
Title: SimHealth Copyright date: 1993
Publisher: Maxis Cost $89.95
Computer: DOS Requirements: IBM 386 & above; 100% compatibles; MS-DOS 3.1 or above; 4 MB RAM; hard disk; Mouse; VGA Monitor
Distribution: Floppy Disks (2)
The Reviewer
Name: Myrna Eshelman college: Mesa Community College
Date: April 10, 1995 Discipline(s) taught: Nursing

Evaluating the Computer Game
STATEMENT RATING
Excellent Good Fair Poor N/A
1. The directions for the program are: X
2. The program's screen design was: X
3. The ease of use of this program was: X
4. Help provided within this program was: X
5. The degree to which the content was up to date was: X
6. The degree to which the program represented the diversity of our student population was: X
7. On the whole, the program was: X

COMMENTS
The directions did not show how to change systems, or how to save. The help had some problems and could not find answers. On the whole, the game was very intriguing.

Evaluating the Instructor Materials

Instructor materials not available with this game.

Evaluating the Program as a Tool for Teaching and Learning

  1. How would you use this program in your class? Identify a specific application for part of your curriculum (if possible).
    It would be great as a leadership experience in the fourth semester of our program. Perhaps in a capstone course for honing ethics.
  2. How could this program be used for teaching and learning in other disciplines?
    Would be great for economics, political science, and ethics.
  3. How effective was the simulation environment in providing an enhanced learning experience?
    Yes, could see results of your actions and decisions immediately.
  4. What factors might limit the use of this program by instructors?
    Time to play, also need access to good 'help' instructions.
  5. Would your recommend this program for teaching and learning? If yes, why would you recommend this program?
    Could be utilized by various disciplines - makes health care policies real and more tangible.
  6. If no, why would you not recommend this program?
    We are in the the process of changing curriculum at MCC, adding a leadership component to the course of study. This would be a great tool for that class.
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