Simulation for authentic learning and engagement

Deborah Ankor

Director of Professional Programmes

Flinders Law School

Engagement & learning

IT

authentic assessment

simulation

Simulation can be done on a shoestring

LLAW4212Transactional Legal Practice9 units - 110 students - 1 semester

What our students doPeriod ending (Week) Topic Coordinator Student

21 July 2013 381 12 03603

14 July 2013 337 0 2 7249

7 July 2013 590 0 37251

30 June 2013 90 0 23882

23 June 2013 411 0 010374

16 June 2013 187 0 78532

9 June 2013 133 0 1430917

2 June 2013 448 0 3619120

26 May 2013 226 0 018701

19 May 2013 301 0 015052

12 May 2013 138 0 219699

5 May 2013 210 0 59405

28 April 2013 58 0 05371

21 April 2013 68 0 05349

14 April 2013 182 0 415996

7 April 2013 139 0 06785

31 March 2013 134 0 288092

24 March 2013 116 0 1812097

17 March 2013 208 0 39201

10 March 2013 141 1 14702

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What our students say

“In the later topics we were exposed to work and an environment that we

would be exposed to in the real world. With a large emphasis placed on

group work, I gained insight into the workings of a law firm and the

challenges associated with teamwork.”

“The PLT experience I had was the most gratifying time throughout my University days. To be able to put to

use what I have been learning for the past four years, and to be confident in

my abilities was encouraging.”

“The last six months has been the highlight of my Law School

experience making the transition from student to professional a seamless

one.” 

“The program offered a close-to-practice environment ... The duration of the practice, its routine, its higher level of expectations, met the

appropriate technology base that helped to simulate an entire firm of 3-4 practitioners... A firmly packed semester involved resolving a

diverse range of legal matters… So unmistakably the NEW Transactional Legal Practice topic offers a unique experience: the practice environment.”

What next?

What is SHAREVILLE?

SHAREVILLE is a town where you can engage witha variety of real scenarios situated in real worldcontexts.

SHAREVILLE v.2.0 http://shareville.bcu.ac.uk/index.php

Too slow

Air Gondwana: Using ICT to create an authentic learning environment to teach basic

negotiation skills

Butler, D. (2009) Air Gondwana: Using ICT to create an authentic learning environment to teach basic negotiation skills, in The Student Experience, Proceedings of the 32nd HERDSA Annual Conference, Darwin, 6-9 July 2009: pp 52-63.

Too limited

SimPLE – Simulated Professional Learning Environment

Just right?

Just imagine what some resources could do…

Questions?

Deborah Ankor

Director of Professional Programmes

Flinders Law School

E: deborah.ankor@flinders.edu.au

Tel: 13986