Education/Training

This track focuses on the development and preparation of modeling and simulation professionals and specialists, and issues related to the development and enhancement of the 21st Century modeling and simulation workforce.  This includes high school, community college, undergraduate, and graduate level education; modeling and simulation as content and methodology; professional development; and continuing education.  Education and training are broadly defined to include instruction, instructional-related issues and techniques, curricula, standards, certification, accreditation, and resources.   The education and training track serves as a forum for (1) the exchange of knowledge; (2) interchange among individuals and parties; and (3) for the presentation, discussion, and resolution of issues pertaining to pedagogy and modeling and simulation.

For a complete schedule of speaker names and a topic listings for each sessions please download the Education Master Schedule (excel).

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Education/Training Track Schedule

Tuesday
8:30 – 10:00                Keynote: Dr. Charles Camarda
10:30 - 12:00               Invited Speaker – Mr. Lou Iorizzo
12:00 - 1:00                 Keynote: Dr. William Dunn
1:30 – 3:00                  Using Simulation to Engage Students Through Experiential Learning
3:30 – 5:00                  Applying 3D Development Tools in Modeling, Simulation, and Gaming for                                        Education & Training Purposes
5:30 – 6:30                  Opening General Reception

Wednesday
8:30 –10:00                 Educational Viewpoint on the Curricula Integration of M&S in K-12
10:30 – 12:00             Government & Industry Viewpoint on the Application of M&S in Today’s                                        Workforce
12:00 - 1:00                 Keynote: Dr. Alexander Kott
1:30 – 3:00                  Innovative Integration of M&S in Education & Training
3:30 – 5:00                  Visit the Demonstrations
5:30 – 6:30                  Reception
6:30 – 8:30                  Banquet and Awards Presentation with
                                      Keynote: Adm. Zappatta

Thursday
8:30 – 10:00                Gaming in Journalism Panel
10:30 – 12:00              NSF STEM
12:00 Noon                 Conference Adjourns

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