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The Best Online Tools and Platforms for Educators
By Shannon Kidwell With the global pandemic presenting a clear threat to educators and students worldwide, many schools are switching to online tools and …
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Can Inbox Simulations Parallel the Real-World? See What One Engineer Has to Say.
After earning a Bachelor’s degree in engineering from the University of Michigan, Mitchell Tvorik knew a world beyond engineering awaited. Spending countless …
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How to Get the Most Out of Team Projects (and Retain Your Sanity) in Virtual Environments
It’s challenging enough during “normal” times to create a learning environment where students are highly engaged, thinking critically, and effectively …
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Introducing CapsimInbox Authoring Platform: A Transformative Way to Bring Authentic, Experiential Learning to Every Environment
Capsim, an online simulation and assessment software company, today announced the launch of the CapsimInbox Authoring Platform. The web-based builder gives …
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How Simulation-Based Learning Prepared this Financial Analyst for Success
Over half of the students who graduate from undergraduate programs wind up with jobs unrelated to their field of study. More than ever, it’s critical that …
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Evolving Education with Online Learning
It’s been a tough year. From COVID-19, to social injustice, and online classes — our environment continually changes. What’s stayed the same? Our commitment to …
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How to Build Authentic Assessments in Inbox
By Brendan Langen, Director of Product Design & Development at Capsim A great thing about creating a useful tool is its widespread application. Over the …
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Authentic Assessment: The Ultimate Guide
Students are unprepared for careers. They enter the workforce feeling “exhausted,” “lost,” and “anxious,” according to a Harvard Business Review article. Can …
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A New Tool for Thought
By Brendan Langen, Director of Product Design & Development at Capsim Let’s briefly talk about tools for thought. From a simple frame, the goal of an …
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Extending Beyond Economics Formulas to Incentivize Critical Thinking
Many students find themselves in class directing blank stares at professors, wondering: How can I use this formula after graduation? Will I use this degree in …
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Capsim's Partnership with GBSN Improves Access to Quality Education
This year has encouraged us all to adapt in many ways. That includes our approach to learning, and continued commitment to education. Today, we’re proud to …
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Custom vs Off-the-Shelf Simulations – Part 2
In Part 1 of Custom versus Off-the-Shelf Simulations, I talked about why it is important to partner with a learning provider rather than just purchase a …