Insights from other ICONS users…
Do you wonder how other instructors have integrated ICONS simulations into their courses or programs? The stories below contain various accounts from instructors about the ways in which they use ICONS simulations. Whether you are brand new to ICONS or a long-time participant, this is a great place to pick up new ideas for instruction!
- Baltic Security Crisis
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A Fulbright Scholar in Moldova brought together students from multiple schools to engage in this crisis simulation, while also training Moldovan faculty in active learning approaches.
Read the story. - Borders, Environment, and Trade in the Americas
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This simulation enabled students to grasp the complexities of virtual communication, international trade, and negotiation tactics.
Read the story. - Crisis in North Korea
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A Chemist and Political Scientist integrated this simulation into their classrooms, providing their students with a truly interdisciplinary experience.
Read the story. - Globalization and Nigerian Oil
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The instructor resources provided by ICONS helped students think through their interests and strategies before engaging in this simulation.
Read the story. - International Relations of Southeast Asia
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This simulation gave students the opportunity to apply the lessons learned in a "real world" application.
Read the story. - International System
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Students were required to cultivate both oral and written skills in this application of the simulation.
Read the story. - International System
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Through this iteration of this simulation, students learned about the intersection of policy and negotiation.
Read the story.
As you consider which of the over 20 available ICONS simulations you would like to use in your course, visit the Simulation Catalog or the Selecting a Simulation page for more information.
Do you have a story to share about how you incorporated an ICONS simulation into your instruction? ICONS would like to post it in this special section of our website. Please email us at icons@umd.edu or call us at (301) 405-4172 to participate.