Experiential Learning using MikesBikes at The Business Centre

October 30, 2017Teaching Methods, Experiential Education, Experiential Learning, Business Simulation, NewsCamille Canuto

“Learning is the process whereby knowledge is created through the transformation of experience” – David Kolb The Business Centre in Ontario Canada have became a part of the experiential learning movement using the MikesBikes Introduction to Business Simulation with great success. We interviewed Bob Walpole, Project Manager at The Business Centre, to learn about what they do, and why they chose … Continue reading Experiential Learning using MikesBikes at The Business Centre →

Ithaca College Professors Win 2017 MAACBA Teaching Innovation Award

October 23, 2017Teaching Methods, Experiential Education, Experiential Learning, Business Simulation, News, Feature NewsCamille Canuto

Congratulations to Alan Cohen, Hormoz Movassaghi and Warren Schlesinger for winning the Middle Atlantic Association Colleges of Business Administration’s 2017 Innovation in Teaching Award for their work with the freshman course – World of Business. The MAACBA selected Ithaca College’s business course from 26 other submissions in the undergraduate category. Lawrence Singleton, President of MAACBA and Dean of Marist School … Continue reading Ithaca College Professors Win 2017 MAACBA Teaching Innovation Award →

Gamify Your Course and Appeal to Millennials

October 11, 2017Teaching Methods, Business Simulator, Experiential Learning, NewsIan McPherson

Millennials have become a hot topic. Even the word itself has become a trigger which sets off comments from older generations. However, the reality is “it is what it is” and those working with the millennial generation must learn to adapt. So when it comes to education, colleges and universities must also adapt to meet … Continue reading Gamify Your Course and Appeal to Millennials →

The Smartsims Story

October 9, 2017Business Simulation, NewsIan McPherson

Who are Smartsims? Smartsims are a pioneer in the simulation industry, with over 20 years’ experience in higher education and corporate training. Our fun and easy-to-use business simulations feature in colleges, universities, high schools and companies in 20 countries around the world.

How to Increase Shareholder Value in MikesBikes

September 28, 2017Student Advice, Business Simulation, NewsIan McPherson

In our MikesBikes Introduction to Business Simulation and our MikesBikes Advanced Strategic Management Simulation the main performance indicator is Shareholder Value (SHV). So of course one of the most common questions students ask is “how do I increase my shareholder value”? What is Shareholder Value? Shareholder Value (SHV) is the value to an investor of owning … Continue reading How to Increase Shareholder Value in MikesBikes →

3 Reasons Why Experiential Learning is the Future of Education

September 27, 2017Business Simulator, Experiential Learning, News, Feature NewsIan McPherson

We’re in the midst of a digital revolution, with rote learning and static classrooms becoming a thing of the past. Experiential learning is the future of education, with business simulation games becoming the norm in universities and colleges across the USA, in particularly in the Midwest*. Each year more and more business schools are offering business simulation … Continue reading 3 Reasons Why Experiential Learning is the Future of Education →

Question of the Week: How do we increase our delivery rate?

September 25, 2017Student Advice, Business Simulation, NewsCamille Canuto

Delivery performance is based on several factors. If you produce enough to meet demand, then your delivery index will be high, as your customers generally can buy your goods as soon as they want them. If you don’t produce enough to meet demand, then your delivery index will decrease as your customers have to wait … Continue reading Question of the Week: How do we increase our delivery rate? →

How To Improve Student Employability with Business Simulation Games

August 17, 2017Employability, Business Simulator, Experiential Learning, NewsIan McPherson

Anyone who’s tried to find a job lately knows how tough the market is. Employers only want to recruit people who tick all the boxes, including prior industry experience. This poses a significant problem for graduates. So what can universities and community colleges do to help their students become successful job applicants once they graduate?

New Interface for Smartsims Business Simulations: Update August 2017

August 15, 2017NewsIan McPherson

As I write this we are approaching the final concept stage in the development of our exciting new simulation interface. These will be released as they become available over 2018.

MikesBikes Introduction Simulation in a Business Project Course

August 13, 2017Teaching Methods, Business Simulation, News, Case Study, PopularCamille Canuto

King’s Own Institute (also known as Australian Institute of Business Management) instructor, Rex Walsh (pictured above) was over the moon when he found out that one of the teams in his class achieved the top spot in the MikesBikes Introduction Hall of Fame. A big congratulations to Dashcycle and Rex for this amazing achievement! We interviewed Rex … Continue reading MikesBikes Introduction Simulation in a Business Project Course →