Learning Simulations
Learning Simulations are resource management games that allow learners to construct and test their understanding in a risk free situation. Our learning simulations can be played in collaborative workshops. Learners are split into teams where they take on a specific role. They make decisions which are fed into an algorithm. After the round has been updated, team reports and the overall score is updated. In this way, learners ‘experience’ the real-world; where they see the big picture, understand cause and effect, and develop win-win solutions.
Pixel Fountain learning simulations have been used in 500+ blended learning workshops to generate conversations, accelerate the learning of complex subjects and develops soft skills. Programmes have been delivered in 6 regions & 70+ councils and have been praised by delegates, CEOs, senior civil servants and Government Ministers.
Benefits
- Explaining (complex) issues in an immersive and engaging fashion.
- Seeing issues in terms of cause & effect rather than silo perspective.
- Improving decision making.
- Improving 21st Century skills such as strategic thinking, negotiating and collaborative working.
Flexible Usage
Learning Simulations are incredibly versatile. They provide an excellent return on investment by offering a flexible and engaging approach to varied organisational needs. We can top and tail a workshop differently and accentuate different aspects of the learning simulation to create a different learning experience. They can be used within one-off collaborative workshops or built into a larger development programme.
A learning simulation can provide a solution to CSR, organisational development and human resource requirements.
Planit Housing
Engagement, Planit Housing, Products, Sustainability
Understanding housing and social exclusion Planit-Housing learning simulation models a community and enables delegates (staff & residents) to develop an understanding of housing, health and exclusion in a unique and engaging way. Planit-Housing offers a flexible approach to promoting [...]
Regen-IT
Engagement, Products, Regen-IT, Sustainability
Understanding Local Area Regeneration Regen-IT requires six teams to take responsibility for the regeneration of neighbourhoods in a virtual community. They have to deal with the differing issues of crime, transport, health, community well being, poverty, unemployment, [...]
Plaint4CAST
Engagement, Planit4CAST, Products, Sustainability
Preparing for Climate Change Planit4CAST learning simulation models the life of a virtual community with eight teams, representing key partners in the community such as Transport, Utilities, Town Hall, Housing, Health, Education and Emergency Services [...]
Govern-IT
Capacity Building, Govern-IT, Products
Understanding Local Authorities Govern-IT models a local authority. Teams play services, members and external partners, together they need to improve the local authority. The members team have to show leadership and, along with corporate team, steer [...]
Sim-Uni
Capacity Building, Products, sim-uni, Simulations
... Big Picture Thinking | Collaborative Working | Joined-up Thinking | Behavioural Change | Strategic Decision Making ... Understanding How Universities Work sim-uni is a [...]
Planit Young People
Capacity Building, Planit-Young-People, Products
Understanding young people issues Planit-YP deals with the complex issues surrounding young people. IT models the life of a community. Teams play the role of key decision makers including education, health sector, emergency services and targeted [...]
Planit-Waste
Engagement, Planit-Waste, Products, Sustainability
Understanding waste management Planit Waste learning simulation raises awareness of the serious waste management issues that are facing local areas. Planit Waste focuses on improving long term decision making. It also helps partnership building. In particular [...]