Looking for Creative ideas for software simulation courses...

Hi, Diane:

Scenario/story ideas:

Thought 1-- espionage: maybe the learners could track (or at least discern) how a less-than-scrupulous person is manipulating the system for evil ends. Maybe the scumbag is somehow fudging the time or expenses a bit.

Thought 2 -- correct use of the software saves the day: perhaps create a scenario in which a department needs to accurately track time and expenses. If it doesn't, something nasty happens -- e.g.,  a dept gets cut, or certain people get laid off, etc.

Thought 3 -- sort of an angel and demon theme: fudging/rounding up expenses and time is common (just being honest); maybe you could have a good character and a sort of wayward character representing what the learner might do. Sort of a click here for the honest person's feedback. It's an idea anyway.

Thought 4 -- to make it more demanding for the learner, you might add a timer: you gotta do this report in two minutes, or something bad happens.

A bit more context on how and why the software is used might help. Let us know your thoughts. --Daniel