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September 25, 2016
Useful as an introduction, however not useful for a deeper research project.
Overall again it would be useful for an introduction but not for more detailed instruction. It would be interesting for students to play around with in small groups but after that short activity you should begin a much more clear and detailed lesson. Possibly even discuss the unclarities in the simulations.
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March 1, 2015
An option for younger learners studying history and economics.
Overall, it seemed poorly designed and difficult to use. The text was soft or fuzzy, possibly because they are trying to make the background paper look aged. As discussed above slider buttons were overly sensitive and difficult to use precisely. When the house, car or refrigerator icons were clicked to buy them, nothing happened.
I don't believe I would use this product in my classroom as its benefits were outweighed by its design issues.
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