SIMULATE: Simulation Authoring Tools Environment1

An authoring workbench for simulation integrated learning environments. Hans Hijne and Ton de Jong Computer-based simulations can provide a powerful form of instruction that is both dynamic and interactive. This paper focuses on optimalisation of learning by simulations by combining the simulation with an intelligent learning environment. An Intelligent Simulation Learning Environment (ISLE) provides the learner with an interactive environment in which slhe can learn about a simulated reality in an active and exploring way, and a tutoring environment providing support facilities (help and explanations) tailored to the 'instructional needs of the learner. The SIMULATE project investigates the functionality of an ISLE and the requirements for a workbench of the construction of ISLEs in a variety of domains