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- Simulations go beyond just imitating real-world scenarios, allowing for deeper exploration and understanding.
- The paper examines how gaming and storytelling can highlight essential aspects of these simulations.
- It discusses effective methods for incorporating these elements into the design of simulation activities.
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Simulations can transcend the literal representation of practice worlds. This paper considers the use of gaming and narrative to identify key underlying features and the ways in which they can be used in creating simulation activities.
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