simulation tools (cont'd)??

Question

what exactly are the strengths of the simulation tool in terms of cost, interest, student engagement, enhanced learning, etc.
What are its weknesses in terms of high technology skill required, does not work well on Mac/PC, must download, etc.

Answer 1

Try here:

http://www.simtools.com/
http://www.idsia.ch/~andrea/simtools.html
http://www.cs.yale.edu/homes/yong/simulation-tools.html