Animations and Simulations

Animations and Simulations look great. I am just curious as to why these have not caught on to the main steam of education. Take a look at the frog for example not only does it save frogs' lives but it is also very good for squirmy students. While I never had to dissect a frog during high school I tend to think it would have made me sick. I can't even kill bugs (cockroaches excluded).

My computer was not compatible with the ExploreLearning so I was unable to do the circuit activity. I was able to go onto the page but not able to manipulate the connectors and etc. I did how ever understand how it would work and I think it was really cool. I do think the real thing would capture a students attention more but for schools with lack of resources this would be fantastic.

I would like to see if there is Animations and Simulations to do with LOTE teaching. It would be really great to see the government put funding into creating Animations and Simulations for each subject area with guidance from innovative educators. Richards (1996) recognised simulations as very engaging and can be very effective in helping teach groups of students a language.

Reference
Richards, J & Lockhart, C. (1996). Reflective teaching in second language classrooms,
Cambridge University Press, Melbourne.