Web Courseworks Selected as Simulation Vendor for Intelligent Transportation Systems Institute (ITS) & University of Minnesota

Madison, WI, April 24, 2009 --(PR.com)-- The Intelligent Transportation Systems Institute (ITS) at the University of Minnesota chose Web Courseworks to develop a robust Traffic Control Game to raise interest and awareness regarding the transportation and engineering field among young adults.

This game or immersive learning simulation is designed to appeal to young college-bound students and to expose them to a career in engineering or transportation management. The Flash-based traffic simulation uses game mechanics and instructional design to foster learning in an innovative manner. The game approach provides learner engagement as serial challenges are presented and overcome gradually.

The Traffic Control Game is set to launch in late 2009. It will be available on the UM and ITS website and will be released to the online casual game market. The game will also be used by high school teachers in conjunction with an interdisciplinary curriculum developed for the University by David B. Glick & Associates, LLC, an education consulting firm based in Maplewood, Minnesota.

“Web Courseworks is committed providing the most innovative and engaging educational solutions, and this serious games project will be a great way to deliver ITS’ learning objectives in a way that mimics the mechanics of a video game,” said Jon Aleckson, CEO of Web Courseworks. “Learners can acquire specific skill sets by exercising control and fixing situations in a simulated environment.”

Because game play is a primary impetus for learning, game-based learning and simulation are important and effective components of new training models. The University of Minnesota chose Web Courseworks due to its expertise as an established eLearning firm that delivers performance improvement through educational, game-like experiences.

About Web Courseworks

Located in Madison, WI, Web Courseworks has been transforming static lessons into engaging learning activities for over ten years. Web Courseworks’ close-knit team designs and develops custom Flash-based learning games and simulations for corporate training, K-16 education, and non-profit outreach.

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