These days, more and more consumers are demanding that companies have a higher purpose than just pursuing profit. They want to see their favorite companies incorporate practices that support environmental sustainability, non-profits, and the well-being of others into their business…
9 Reasons to Incorporate Simulation Learning into your Class this Semester
Have you thought about using simulations? Maybe you’ve seen your colleagues incorporate simulation edtech tools into their classrooms successfully. Maybe you’ve read about them online. Maybe you have so much on your plate at the start of the semester, you…
A Student’s Perspective – What’s It Like Taking a Class with a Business Simulation?
In a previous post, 5 Teaching Methods to Maximize the Learning Potential of Business Simulations, we outlined how to structure an entire class around a business simulation to maximize students’ learning and real-world experience. The five teaching methodologies listed in…
Marketplace Simulations Accessibility Improvements – Q&A with Darrell Bowles
At Marketplace Simulations, we recognize the importance of accessibility in educational materials, and strive to ensure a pleasant experience for all of our users, including the disabled community. We sat down with Mr. Darrell Bowles, Assistive Technology Trainer for the…
Practice Makes Perfect – Experiential Learning Might Be the Solution
Higher education tends to place a large focus on teaching students how to succeed, both inside and outside of the classroom. Addressing failure, however, is equally as important, and it is essential for students to recognize the value of learning…
Top Ten Fictional Company Names Used in Marketplace Live
What would you name your fictional computer business? Each year, on average, we have close to 65,000 students sign up for Marketplace Live. One of the first things they do in the simulation is name their startup company. Below is…
Accounting Microsimulation
We are proud to announce the Fundamentals of Accounting Microsimulation – the latest addition to our new line of Microsimulations. This Microsimulation is available in beta version for all business game levels in Marketplace Live except the marketing group of…
Instructor Interface Redesign
Valuable feedback from faculty has prompted us to rethink our instructor interface design. As a result, we reorganized the available tools and links into categories that will make it faster and easier for instructors to find what they need and…
Upcoming Conference Schedule
Innovative Learning Solutions will be traveling to Nashville, TN and Denver, CO for two upcoming conferences. If you are planning on attending these conferences please come by our booth to learn more about our simulation offerings. …
Feature Story: Marketplace Live Assurance of Learning Assessment
The accreditation of colleges and universities is becoming increasingly important to academic programs internationally. The United States Department of Education estimates that about 6,900 post-secondary institutions in the US are accredited through various accrediting agencies. Accreditation is a voluntary action…