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Am currently exploring these sources to put together a summary of best research sites on simulations that might be linked to the PhEt entry. Most of these are available as pdf files with a Google search. I have requested a couple of them through university interlibrary loan as are not open access. Smetana and Bell article is referenced in a couple other places, and am waiting to receive copy of it as may be useful as a major source for further information.

Smetana, Lara Kathleen; Bell, Randy L (2012)  Computer Simulations to Support Science Instruction and Learning: A Critical Review of the Literature International Journal of Science Education, v34 n9 p1337-1370 2012. (EJ993847)

Abdeljalil Metioui and Louis Trudel Contribution of the Computer Technologies in the Teaching of Physics: Critical Review and Conception of an Interactive Simulation Software (IJACSA) International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications, Vol. 4, No.7, 2013 http://thesai.org/Downloads/Volume4No7/Paper_11-Contribution_of_the_Computer_Technologies.pdf

Xinxin Fan, (2013)  Students’ Scientific Literacy In Science Education Using Interactive Simulations: A Critical Literature Review Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching ISSN 0731-9258 Volume 32, Issue 2, April 2013 Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) Chesapeake, VA

Cynthia D’Angelo, Daisy Rutstein, Christopher Harris, Geneva Haertel Robert Bernard, Evgueni Borokhovski  Review of Computer-based Simulations for STEM Learning in K-12 Education May 2013 http://www.sri.com/sites/default/files/brochures/simulations-for-stem-learning-brief.pdf

Samantha j. Streicher, Kate West, Duncan m. Fraser, Jennifer m. Case, Cedric Linder. (2005) Learning through simulation -- student engagement Chemical Engineering Education Division of ASEE 2005 Http://www.academia.edu/195144/Learning_through_simulation_Student_engagement

W. K. Adams Student engagement and learning with PhET Interactive simulations Department of Physics University of Colorado - Boulder, CO 80309, US, published by Societ`a Italiana di Fisica

Govinda Clayton and  Theodora-Ismene Gizelis Learning through Simulation or Simulated Learning? An Investigation into the Effectiveness of Simulations as a Teaching Tool In Higher Education

Ton de Jong et al. (2012) Using scenarios to design complex technology-enhanced learning environments

Amanda L Gonczi, et al (2013) Analysis of VISTA Teachers’ Computer Simulation Use

Sami Sahin (2006) Computer Simulations In Science Education: Implications for Distance Education

Xinxin Fan, (2013)  Students’ Scientific Literacy In Science Education Using Interactive Simulations: A Critical Literature Review Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching ISSN 0731-9258 Volume 32, Issue 2, April 2013 Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) Chesapeake, VA

Computer Simulations in the Science Classroom. By: Richards, John; And Others. Journal of Science Education and Technology, v1 n1 p67-80 Mar 1992. (EJ473580)

Learning through Simulation or Simulated Learning? An Investigation into the Effectiveness of Simulations as a Teaching Tool In Higher Education Govinda Clayton and Theodora-Ismene Gizelis http://www.academia.edu/195144/Learning_through_simulation_Student_engagement

Streicher, S.J., West, K., Fraser, D. M., Case, J., and Linder, C. (2005)  Learning through simulation: Student Engagement. Chemical engineering education, Copyright che Division of ASEE 2005 Pp.288 -301

The Sourcebook for Teaching Science Simulations & Animations (lists phet as one of best simulation sites online) Http://www.csun.edu/science/software/simulations/simulations.html

Interview with Harvard Business teachers about using simulations in teaching Http://hbsp.harvard.edu/list/simulations-feature

Esimulations for enhancing Teaching and learning in Australian higher education Prepared by Mary Rice on behalf of the ALTC e-Sims team. Revisions undertaken by Dr Dale Holt, Stephen Segrave and Judy Munro on behalf of the ALTC esims team 2009

The project acronym "PhET" originally stood for "Physics Education Technology," but PhET soon expanded to other disciplines. The project now designs, develops, and releases over 125 free interactive simulations for educational use in the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, earth science, and mathematics. The simulations have been translated into over 65 different languages, including Spanish, Chinese, German, and Arabic; and in 2011, the PhET website received over 25 million visitors.[2] In October 2011, PhET Interactive Simulations was chosen as the 2011 Microsoft Education Tech Award laureate.[3]  Presented by The Tech Museum of Innovation, the Tech Awards honor innovators from around the world for technology benefitting humanity.[4]

In October 2011, PhET Interactive Simulations was chosen as the 2011 Microsoft Education Tech Award laureate.[3] Presented by The Tech Museum of Innovation, the Tech Awards honor innovators from around the world for technology benefitting humanity.[4]