Engaged students are effective learners. Disengaged students suffer, avoid learning and fall behind. Studies show that a typical undergraduate student is spending less and less time studying outside of class with each passing year. Student drop-out rates are increasing and students are taking longer to complete their four-year degrees. Therefore, it is imperative for instructors … Continue reading Are my Students Engaged? Three Symptoms of Disengaged Students →

In today’s fast-paced, complex business environment, developing strategic thinking, decision-making and leadership skills is more critical than ever. Business simulations offer interactive, experiential learning tools to offer learners the chance to engage in lifelike decision-making in a controlled environment. This article explores how scaffolding strategies can elevate the learning impact of business simulations, ensuring participants … Continue reading Scaffolding Learning Through Business Simulations →

The 2024/25 MikesBikes World Champs brought together the top MikesBikes Introduction and MikesBikes Advanced students from around the world. These competitors tested their expertise in the MikesBikes Advanced business simulation. After weeks of intense decision-making, fierce competition, and strategic pivots, the top contenders emerged victorious—showcasing innovation, resilience, and leadership in the ever-evolving business landscape. In … Continue reading 2024/25 MikesBikes World Champs Winners: Imranur Rahman and Matthew Lane from Saint Mary’s University →

Welcome to the MikesBikes World Championship (MWC) page recounting the historic winners of this competition year to year. 2024/25 MWC Competition Results The 2024/25 MikesBikes World Championship Winner is a dynamic duo from Saint Mary’s University: Matthew Lane and Imranur Rahman! They have shared their journey to success, lessons learned and advice to future competitors here.  In … Continue reading MikesBikes World Champs: Past Winners →

The latest entrants in the Smartsims Hall of Fame marks another milestone in showcasing students who achieved the highest results in their respective completed business simulations. The latest entrants from the Fall semester represents a remarkable blend of talent, innovation, and dedication to excellence in their respective business simulations. MikesBikes Introduction The latest Multi-Player (2023/2024) … Continue reading 2024 Fall Hall of Fame Entrants →

In celebration of achievement and dedication, we proudly announce the latest entrants into our Quarter 2 Hall of Fame. These students and teams have distinguished themselves through their exceptional performance over the past quarter. Congratulations to making it to the Top 20 Hall of Fame! MikesBikes Introduction Multi-Player We have 6 students and teams enter … Continue reading Latest Hall of Fame Entrants | Quarter Two →

Presenting the first quarter entrants of the Music2Go Marketing and AdSim Hall of Fame. These exceptional students epitomize dedication and perseverance in the simulation world, showcasing the tangible rewards of their unwavering commitment. Their achievements shine as a guiding light for their peers, illustrating that anything is achievable with determination and focus. Music2Go Marketing First … Continue reading 2024 First Quarter: Latest Music2Go Marketing and AdSim Advertising Hall of Fame Entrants →

We are thrilled to unveil the newest inductees into the MikesBikes Advanced Hall of Fame for the first quarter. These exceptional students have demonstrated remarkable excellence, achieving their positions through unwavering dedication and relentless hard work. From all of us here at Smartsims, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the new entrants! In the … Continue reading 2024 First Quarter: Latest MikesBikes Advanced Hall of Fame Entrants →

We are thrilled to announce these individuals who have earned a well-deserved place in the MikesBikes Introduction Hall of Fame for the inaugural quarter of 2024. These exceptional students have demonstrated unparalleled skill, strategic acumen, and unwavering dedication in navigating the dynamic world of MikesBikes Introduction to Business simulation. Sincerest congratulations to the newest members … Continue reading 2024 First Quarter: Latest MikesBikes Introduction Hall of Fame Entrants →

In 2023, we celebrated the 15th anniversary of MikesBikes World Champs, and the competition concluded with Steven Szeles and Griffin Wirth of Pikes Bikes from the University of Idaho emerging as the new MikesBikes World Champs Winners! Steven and Griffin share their MikesBikes journey and advice to future students: Our decision-making process was not overly … Continue reading 2023 MikesBikes World Champs Winners: Steven Szeles and Griffin Wirth from University of Idaho →